To prepare participants for safe work on offshore wind farms. The course focuses on the specific hazards associated with working at sea, including safe movement between the vessel and the turbine, and survival in the water.

Course objective
Course description
The offshore training covers all modules of the onshore version and an additional offshore module. The full package comprises 5 modules:
- Sea Survival (pool exercises),
- Working at Heights,
- First Aid,
- Fire Awareness (Fire risk awareness, firefighting),
- Manual Handling.
Duration
Prerequisites
- Hold a valid WINDA ID number,
- At least 18 years of age,
- Good physical condition (training in the pool in full gear is demanding),
- No fear of water or heights.
Outcomes upon completion
Participants gain the skills to survive in the open sea, transfer safely from a boat to a turbine (and vice versa) using a ladder installed on the TP – Transition Platform (Boat Transfer), and use a life raft and life jacket. They also acquire full competence in high-altitude rescue, firefighting and first aid.
Certificate validity
The certificate is valid for 24 months (2 years). To maintain the validity of the certificate, a refresher course must be completed within the last 2 months prior to the expiry date of the current document.
Information about the completed training will be recorded in the international GWO WINDA database. The digital record allows authorised employers to instantly verify your qualifications. For the participant, this means easy confirmation of competence worldwide without the need for paper documents.
What to bring
- Valid ID card or passport,
- Swimwear/tight-fitting swimming trunks and flip-flops (for the pool module),
- Towel,
- Comfortable sports/workwear to wear under the overalls,
- Clean sports or work shoes for classes held in the gym.
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Why choose us?
Certified and audited GWO training centre
We offer one of the broadest training portfolios on the market and operate in accordance with international Global Wind Organisation standards. The quality of our training, the competencies of our instructors and our infrastructure are regularly audited.
ONLY AT IM TRAINING: a globally unique PCTC crew course using a full-scale training facility
We have a specialist training ground where participants practise realistic scenarios, including firefighting operations on PCTC vessels, RO-RO vessels and ferries, as well as hazards associated with electric vehicle fires.
We were the first in Poland to introduce GWO High Voltage courses
We made competencies available in Poland that previously required training abroad, reducing the time companies need to prepare teams for onshore and offshore projects.
End-to-end training organisation
We manage the entire process, from agreeing a suitable date and arranging transport and accommodation to delivering the training and preparing complete documentation. We also provide end-to-end support for groups and teams travelling from abroad.
Realistic, modern training infrastructure
We train participants using specialist equipment, full-scale structures, training towers, simulators and a pool, so they can practise procedures rather than simply hear about them.
Partnerships with industry and academic leaders
We work with Energy Innovation in Norway and leading maritime institutions in Poland: Gdynia Maritime University and the Polish Naval Academy. We combine international industry experience with expert knowledge and the resources of Polish maritime universities.
We care about more than just training
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Why do companies and course participants choose IM Training?
Employees return ready to work
The training is practical and delivered in conditions similar to real workplace situations. Our employees return with the required certificates, but above all with knowledge and skills they can use at work.
I am very satisfied
I took two GWO courses and I am very satisfied. There was plenty of hands-on practice and realistic simulations, and the instructors explained everything clearly and patiently.
End-to-end support
IM Training efficiently organised training for our international team, including the logistics, language and formal requirements. Thanks to the effective coordination, we could focus on the project without involving our own team in organising the trip.
Highly competent instructors
The practical sessions after the theory are eye-opening. The instructors are highly competent and the course was delivered thoroughly.
Fast scheduling and flexibility
The training dates were aligned with our team mobilisation schedule. The quick response, flexible approach and option to train a larger group on the same date made it significantly easier to prepare our employees for the project.
Very good facilities and workstation preparation
A repair techniques course. Very good facilities and workstation preparation, efficient organisation and a high standard of practical training.
The training material was thoroughly covered.
Very good training delivered by competent instructors. The sessions were engaging, the time passed very quickly and there was plenty of hands-on practice. The training material was thoroughly covered.
Modern equipment, no nonsense
The working at heights course is mainly practical: equipment, fall protection and emergency scenarios. Everything was well organised, the instructors were direct and clear, and the equipment was modern. No nonsense.
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