3 accredited centres · GWO standard
Global Wind Organisation — the trade organisation that sets safety training standards for the wind energy sector. The GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) package — covering manual handling, first aid, fire awareness, working at heights, and sea survival — is the primary safety requirement for offshore wind technicians, equivalent to BOSIET in the oil and gas sector. GWO certificates are valid for 2 years (shorter than BOSIET's 4-year validity). More about GWO Basic Technical Training →
3 GWO-accredited GWO Basic Technical Training centres in United Kingdom, listed below with contact details.
Duration
5–7 days full package
Certificate validity
No expiry (one-time qualification)
Cost
Not listed here — course fees are set by each centre and vary by location. See centres & contact them directly ↓
AIS Survivex (3t Group)
📍 Aberdeen
One of the largest OPITO facilities in the North Sea region; 1-day digital BOSIET available.
Visit website →AIS Survivex (3t Group)
📍 Newcastle
Maersk Training UK
📍 Newcastle
How long does the GWO Basic Technical Training course take?
5–7 days full package.
How long is GWO Basic Technical Training valid?
GWO Basic Technical Training is valid for No expiry (one-time qualification).
How many accredited GWO Basic Technical Training centres are there in United Kingdom?
3 GWO-accredited GWO Basic Technical Training centres are listed on this page, each with contact details.
How do I book GWO Basic Technical Training training in United Kingdom?
Contact one of the accredited centres listed above directly to check course dates, availability, and pricing — each centre sets its own fees and schedule.
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