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Global Wind Organisation (GWO) Basic Safety Training Course (BSTC)

The GWO BST 4 day course is an industry minimum requirement before you set-foot inside a Wind turbine tower. Training will enable participants to support and care for themselves and others working in the industry by possessing the knowledge and skills of first aid, working at heights, manual handling, fire awareness and in case of an emergency, to be able to evacuate, rescue and provide appropriate first aid to casualties. Please email or call direct for enrolment or course enquiry. Email: apretc@federation.edu.au Ph: 03) 5327 8071

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Course overview

If you're looking to work on a wind farm, either in its construction or as a part of the long term maintenance of a turbine, this working safely at heights training delivered as a part of the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) Basic Safety Training will be essential for you. The training will provide you with the basic safety awareness in the fields of first aid, manual handling, working at heights, fire awareness required to work with wind turbines and wind power generation. Completing this course will support you in your journey to gain employment in the renewable energy sector (Wind Generation). In addition to the Globally Recognised GWO modules, you will also achieve training and assessment in National Units of Competency to achieve First Aid and CPR/Live Panel Rescue, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, Heights Training and Heights rescue Training. 

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The fine print

The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.

Everything in this course overview is correct at the time of being published. However, the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Please check for changes before you apply or enrol.

Federation University uses Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding (for eligible students) to deliver training.

School department

Federation TAFE

Career paths

Wind turbine technician
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Fees and scholarships

Course Fees: $2661.15

Scholarships

There’s a range of scholarships and grants available. Find out what you can apply for.

Course details

Start dates

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Mt Helen Course dates:
Feb 9th-13th
Feb 23rd-27th
March 23rd-27th
April 20th-24th
May 11-15th
June 15th-19th
July 13th-17th
Aug 10th-14th
Sept 14th-18th
Oct 12th-16th
Nov 16th-20th
Dec 14th-18th
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Contact hours

4 days of face to face class
8 hours per day

Explore our training centres

The Asia Pacific Renewable Energy Training Centre (APRETC) is a central hub for renewable energy training, education and research across regional Victoria.

APRETC Ballarat boasts the southern hemisphere’s first wind turbine training tower and APRETC Gippsland is located in the power generation heartland of the Latrobe Valley.

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Entry requirements

Please register interest at APRETC apretc@federation.edu.au PPE to be provided by you; Safety Shoes with suitable grip for climbing Long pants and long sleeves Safety eyewear

How you apply will depend on the short course you're interested in.

If your course is open for applications, click 'Apply now' then complete and submit the PDF or online form.

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Direct application
Yes
Federation University code
411393

Credit for previous study

Your previous studies might count towards this course (which means you could finish it sooner). Check your eligibility to find out if that’s the case.

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