GWO Basic Safety Training – Working at Height Refresher (WAH-R)

SKU: GWO WAH-R

Course objective

The main aim is to refresh and verify skills in working safely at height and rescue techniques. The course aims to reinforce correct practices, update knowledge of equipment and practise evacuation scenarios which (fortunately) rarely occur in day-to-day work.

Duration: 7.5 hours

Location: Gdynia

GWO compilance: V20

Price per person: 1500 zł

(about 350 €)

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Course description

The training focuses almost exclusively on practical work. The programme includes: a review of the principles of personal protective equipment (PPE) inspection, safe climbing techniques, and intensive rescue exercises. Participants must demonstrate the ability to efficiently evacuate a casualty from various levels of the turbine using certified descent devices.

Duration

The course lasts 7,5 hours.

Prerequisites

Possession of a valid WINDA ID numer,
At least 18 years of age,
A valid (not expired) GWO Working at Heights certificate (basic or previous refresher),
No medical contraindications to working at height or physical exertion,
Body weight not exceeding 125–135 kg (due to the weight limits of the certified equipment).

Outcomes upon completion

The participant confirms their proficiency in the use of safety and rescue equipment. They are prepared to independently undertake rescue operations at height and to safely evacuate themselves and colleagues in emergency situations.

Certificate validity

The certificate is valid for 24 months (2 years). To maintain certification, a refresher course must be completed within the last 2 months prior to the expiry date of the current certificate.

Information regarding the completed training will be recorded in the international GWO WINDA database. The digital record enables authorised employers to instantly verify the holder’s 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,
Comfortable workwear or sportswear for exercises in a harness,
A clean pair of work or sports shoes to change into.

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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.

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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

Accommodation facilities

We assist course participants and companies in arranging accommodation in Gdynia for the duration of their training. We partner with reliable accommodation providers offering a range of standards and price points, all located with convenient access to our training center.

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Transport

We arrange transport for course participants from Poland and abroad. We offer transfers from airports, train stations, hotels, or company offices directly to IM Training in Gdynia. For training groups, we can also organize daily transfers between the accommodation and the training center.

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Occupational health

In cooperation with an external clinic, we help arrange the required occupational health examinations. The scope may include, among others, the Chester Step Test, an exercise stress test, and the option to obtain an OEUK/OGUK certificate.

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Why do companies and course participants choose IM Training?

Average rating

4.97

Katarzyna

Crew Manager

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.

Jacek

Course participant

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.

Piotr

Operations Director

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.

Asia

Course participant

Highly competent instructors

The practical sessions after the theory are eye-opening. The instructors are highly competent and the course was delivered thoroughly.

Mateusz

Offshore Project Manager

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.

Mikołaj

Course participant

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.

Paweł

Course participant

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.

Monika

Course participant

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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GWO Basic Safety Training – Working at Height Refresher (WAH-R)

Course objective

Course description

Duration

Prerequisites

Outcomes upon completion

Certificate validity

What to bring

Why choose us?

Certified and audited GWO training centre

ONLY AT IM TRAINING: a globally unique PCTC crew course using a full-scale training facility

We were the first in Poland to introduce GWO High Voltage courses

End-to-end training organisation

Realistic, modern training infrastructure

Partnerships with industry and academic leaders

We care about more than just training

Accommodation facilities

Transport

Occupational health

Ask about GWO Basic Safety Training – Working at Height Refresher (WAH-R)

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Modern equipment, no nonsense

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