6 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 Safety Training →
6 GWO-accredited GWO Basic Safety Training centres in France, listed below with contact details.
Duration
5 days full package
Certificate validity
2 years per module
Cost
Not listed here — course fees are set by each centre and vary by location. See centres & contact them directly ↓
CEPS
📍 Lorient
GWO-certified for BST offshore incl. Sea Survival; Brittany Atlantic wind hub.
Visit website →Ifopse
📍 Nivillac (near Saint-Nazaire)
GWO-certified onshore/offshore BST provider; Sea Survival module at Quilly.
Visit website →HTC Techniques Verticales
📍 Marseille, Nantes & Lille
IRATA (ISO 17024-assessed) rope access across 3 sites, plus GWO BST.
Visit website →3M France Training Center
📍 Reims
GWO BST: First Aid, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, Working at Heights.
Visit website →SKYLOTEC France/VRC Avignon-Sud
📍 Chateaurenard
GWO BST + WLA Onshore, ART-Hub/Nacelle, SART-Hub/Nacelle.
Visit website →How long does the GWO Basic Safety Training course take?
5 days full package.
How long is GWO Basic Safety Training valid?
GWO Basic Safety Training is valid for 2 years per module.
How many accredited GWO Basic Safety Training centres are there in France?
6 GWO-accredited GWO Basic Safety Training centres are listed on this page, each with contact details.
How do I book GWO Basic Safety Training training in France?
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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