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GWO Combined Advanced Rescue Training (ART)Initial

Prepare to Save Lives with Advanced Rescue Skills

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3 Days (21 hours total contact time)
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$1890
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GWO Combined Advanced Rescue Training (ART)

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Date Time Location Cost
16 – 18 December 2025 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Ballarat Facility – 5/43 Paddys Drive, Delacombe, 3356 VIC Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
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6 – 8 January 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Maidstone Facility – 1/61 Wattle Road, Maidstone, 3012 VIC Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
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Someone Else
9 – 11 January 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Maidstone Facility – 1/61 Wattle Road, Maidstone, 3012 VIC Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
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12 – 14 January 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Brisbane Facility -5D/12-14 Bailey Court, Brendale, 4500 QLD Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
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13 – 15 January 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Goulburn Facility – 89 Knox Street, Goulburn, 2580 NSW Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
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19 – 21 January 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Ballarat Facility – 5/43 Paddys Drive, Delacombe, 3356 VIC Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
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27 – 29 January 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Brisbane Facility -5D/12-14 Bailey Court, Brendale, 4500 QLD Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
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2 – 4 February 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Maidstone Facility – 1/61 Wattle Road, Maidstone, 3012 VIC Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
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Someone Else
9 – 11 February 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Brisbane Facility -5D/12-14 Bailey Court, Brendale, 4500 QLD Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
Myself
Someone Else
16 – 18 February 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Ballarat Facility – 5/43 Paddys Drive, Delacombe, 3356 VIC Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
Myself
Someone Else
23 – 25 February 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Brisbane Facility -5D/12-14 Bailey Court, Brendale, 4500 QLD Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
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Someone Else
2 – 4 March 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Maidstone Facility – 1/61 Wattle Road, Maidstone, 3012 VIC Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
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Someone Else
9 – 11 March 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Brisbane Facility -5D/12-14 Bailey Court, Brendale, 4500 QLD Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
Myself
Someone Else
16 – 18 March 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Ballarat Facility – 5/43 Paddys Drive, Delacombe, 3356 VIC Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
Myself
Someone Else
23 – 25 March 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Brisbane Facility -5D/12-14 Bailey Court, Brendale, 4500 QLD Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
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30 March – 1 April 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Maidstone Facility – 1/61 Wattle Road, Maidstone, 3012 VIC Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
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7 – 9 April 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Brisbane Facility -5D/12-14 Bailey Court, Brendale, 4500 QLD Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
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Someone Else
13 – 15 April 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Maidstone Facility – 1/61 Wattle Road, Maidstone, 3012 VIC Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
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20 – 22 April 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Brisbane Facility -5D/12-14 Bailey Court, Brendale, 4500 QLD Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
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27 – 29 April 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Ballarat Facility – 5/43 Paddys Drive, Delacombe, 3356 VIC Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
Myself
Someone Else
5 – 7 May 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Brisbane Facility -5D/12-14 Bailey Court, Brendale, 4500 QLD Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
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Someone Else
11 – 13 May 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Maidstone Facility – 1/61 Wattle Road, Maidstone, 3012 VIC Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
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Someone Else
18 – 20 May 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Brisbane Facility -5D/12-14 Bailey Court, Brendale, 4500 QLD Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
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Someone Else
25 – 27 May 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Ballarat Facility – 5/43 Paddys Drive, Delacombe, 3356 VIC Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
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Someone Else

Date Time Location Cost
6 – 8 January 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Maidstone Facility – 1/61 Wattle Road, Maidstone, 3012 VIC Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
Myself
Someone Else
9 – 11 January 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Maidstone Facility – 1/61 Wattle Road, Maidstone, 3012 VIC Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
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Someone Else
2 – 4 February 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Maidstone Facility – 1/61 Wattle Road, Maidstone, 3012 VIC Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
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2 – 4 March 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Maidstone Facility – 1/61 Wattle Road, Maidstone, 3012 VIC Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
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30 March – 1 April 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Maidstone Facility – 1/61 Wattle Road, Maidstone, 3012 VIC Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
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Someone Else
13 – 15 April 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Maidstone Facility – 1/61 Wattle Road, Maidstone, 3012 VIC Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
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11 – 13 May 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Maidstone Facility – 1/61 Wattle Road, Maidstone, 3012 VIC Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
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Date Time Location Cost
16 – 18 December 2025 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Ballarat Facility – 5/43 Paddys Drive, Delacombe, 3356 VIC Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
Myself
Someone Else
19 – 21 January 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Ballarat Facility – 5/43 Paddys Drive, Delacombe, 3356 VIC Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
Myself
Someone Else
16 – 18 February 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Ballarat Facility – 5/43 Paddys Drive, Delacombe, 3356 VIC Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
Myself
Someone Else
16 – 18 March 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Ballarat Facility – 5/43 Paddys Drive, Delacombe, 3356 VIC Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
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Someone Else
27 – 29 April 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Ballarat Facility – 5/43 Paddys Drive, Delacombe, 3356 VIC Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
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25 – 27 May 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Ballarat Facility – 5/43 Paddys Drive, Delacombe, 3356 VIC Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
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There are currently no openings available online for this course. Please enquire below here for more information on upcoming course dates.

Date Time Location Cost
12 – 14 January 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Brisbane Facility -5D/12-14 Bailey Court, Brendale, 4500 QLD Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
Myself
Someone Else
27 – 29 January 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Brisbane Facility -5D/12-14 Bailey Court, Brendale, 4500 QLD Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
Myself
Someone Else
9 – 11 February 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Brisbane Facility -5D/12-14 Bailey Court, Brendale, 4500 QLD Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
Myself
Someone Else
23 – 25 February 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Brisbane Facility -5D/12-14 Bailey Court, Brendale, 4500 QLD Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
Myself
Someone Else
9 – 11 March 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Brisbane Facility -5D/12-14 Bailey Court, Brendale, 4500 QLD Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
Myself
Someone Else
23 – 25 March 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Brisbane Facility -5D/12-14 Bailey Court, Brendale, 4500 QLD Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
Myself
Someone Else
7 – 9 April 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Brisbane Facility -5D/12-14 Bailey Court, Brendale, 4500 QLD Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
Myself
Someone Else
20 – 22 April 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Brisbane Facility -5D/12-14 Bailey Court, Brendale, 4500 QLD Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
Myself
Someone Else
5 – 7 May 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Brisbane Facility -5D/12-14 Bailey Court, Brendale, 4500 QLD Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
Myself
Someone Else
18 – 20 May 2026 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Brisbane Facility -5D/12-14 Bailey Court, Brendale, 4500 QLD Deposit: $1,500.00 Full Cost:1890
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GWO Combined Advanced Rescue Training (ART) overview

The GWO Advanced Rescue Training (ART) Initial is an intensive program designed to equip personnel working in the wind industry with advanced rescue skills and techniques. This Advanced Rescue Training​ is essential for individuals involved in emergency response and rescue operations in challenging wind turbine environments. It builds upon the basic safety training provided in the GWO BST and focuses specifically on rescue scenarios encountered in the wind industry.

What does the ART Initial Course cover?

The GWO Advanced Rescue Training (ART) Initial consists of all four ART modules:

  • Hub, Spinner and Inside Blade Rescue (ART-H)
  • Nacelle, Tower and Basement Rescue (ART-N)
  • Single Rescue: Hub, Spinner and Inside Blade Rescue (SART-H)
  • Single Rescue: Nacelle, Tower and Basement Rescue (SART-N)

Key topics covered in the Global Wind Organisation Combined Advanced Rescue Training (ART) Initial include:

  • Hub, Spinner, Nacelle, Inside Blade and basement Structure Familiarisation
  • Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification
  • Safety Equipment and Personal Protective Gear
  • Access and Egress Techniques
  • Casualty Assessment and Stabilisation
  • Rescue Techniques and Evacuation
  • Communication and Coordination
  • Emergency Response Procedures
  • Simulated Rescue Scenarios
  • Gain an in-depth understanding of hub, spinner, and blade rescue operations.
  • Develop proficiency in nacelle, tower, and basement rescue techniques.
  • Enhance skills in risk assessment and hazard identification.
  • Master the use of safety equipment and personal protective gear.
  • Learn effective casualty assessment and stabilisation methods.
  • Improve communication and coordination for emergency response.

The benefits of the GWO Combined Advanced Rescue Training (ART) Initial offered by Skylar Education are designed to enhance both personal competencies and organisational capabilities in the wind industry. Here are the key benefits outlined based on the provided course information:

Advanced Rescue Skills

  • Learn advanced techniques for complex rescue operations in wind turbine environments
  • Ensure safety in high-risk, confined, or elevated situations

Industry Compliance

Enhanced Safety Protocols

  • Understand the use of the latest safety equipment and personal protective gear
  • Conduct effective risk assessment and hazard identification to minimise risks during operations

Professional Development

  • Strengthen professional qualifications in the wind industry
  • Improve career advancement opportunities with in-demand rescue skills

Emergency Preparedness

  • Improve emergency response procedures, communication and coordination skills
  • Effectively manage and respond to emergencies

Practical Experience

  • Participate in simulated rescue scenarios
  • Gain hands-on experience to apply skills in real-world situations

Certification and Recognition

  • Receive a Statement of Attainment for for relevant units of competency
  • Have your qualifications updated in the WINDA database, recognised globally across the wind industry

Flexible Training Options

  • Available at multiple accredited locations across Australia
  • Option for onsite delivery at wind farms, providing flexible training logistics for organisations and individuals

This GWO Advanced Rescue Training (ART) Initial course is designed for wind turbine technicians, safety officers, and other professionals working in the wind energy sector who are involved in or responsible for managing and executing rescue operations.

For individuals who have already completed the initial training, the GWO ART Refresher course is available to help maintain and update rescue skills in line with industry standards.

These roles will be enhanced by the skills learned in this GWO Advanced Rescue Training (ART) Initial course, offering participants new career paths and advancement opportunities within the renewable energy sector.

The total duration of the Global Wind Organisation Combined Advanced Rescue Training (ART) Initial is three days, involving 21 hours of intensive, hands-on training. This timeframe is designed to provide thorough exposure to both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, ensuring that participants are well-prepared for emergency situations.

The GWO Advanced Rescue Initial Course is delivered face to face by experienced trainers with relevant industry experience either at of our training centres located in:

This training is nationally recognised and forms part of our approved scope of registration (RTO 21647).

This course includes the following relevant unit of competencies as part of the training within the timeframe and at no additional cost.

Prior completion of the GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) is required, ensuring that all participants have foundational knowledge and skills before advancing to more complex rescue techniques.

To enrol in the GWO Advanced Rescue Training (ART) Initial course, participants must meet the following requirements:

  • Participants must hold a valid/ current WINDA training record for GWO BST, Working at Heights Module, GWO BST First Aid and GWO BST Manual Handling for participation.
  • All course participants shall conform to any GWO prerequisites for the specific standard and modules as well as personal legal obligations.
  • The course participants shall be medically fit, appear well-rested and be capable of fully participating showing no signs of fatigue, substance abuse or sickness.
  • If there is any doubt regarding the medical fitness or ability to fully participate safely of any course participant, the training provider shall stop training the course participant, and refer to the course participant’s immediate manager or seek a physician’s advice in so far as this is permitted by applicable legislation.
  • Be wearing long pants and work boots (all other PPE are provided)

Participants should possess basic language, literacy, and numeracy skills to ensure they can comprehend training materials and instructions effectively.

Participants  of the GWO ART Initial course are assessed through a combination of practical tests and written exams, designed to evaluate their understanding and proficiency in advanced rescue techniques.

Upon successful completion of GWO ART Initial training, Skylar Education:

  • Uploads the individual student record (completed modules) into to WINDA database. Generally, within 24 hours of the completion of the training.
  • Issue students with Statement of Attainment for the relevant unit of competencies.
  • Hub, Spinner and Inside Blade Rescue (HSIBR) – 24 Months
  • Nacelle, Tower and Basement Rescue (NTBR) – 24 Months
  • Single Rescue: Hub, Spinner and Inside Blade Rescue (SR:HSIBR) – No Expiry
  • Single Rescue: Nacelle, Tower and Basement Rescue (SR:NTBR) – No Expiry
  • Long pants and work boots suitable for practical activities
  • Laptop or tablet is recommended for digital assessments (mobile phones may be used too)
  • Photo Identification

Global Wind Organisation Combined Advanced Rescue Training (ART) Initial fees:

TitleFee
Individual cost $1,890.00 plus GST
Corporate Cost Please contact our administration for potential group booking pricing
  • Full payment - Required prior to course commencement
  • Cancellations - Must be made at least one week prior to the start of the course to avoid penalties.

To secure your spot in the GWO ART Initial course, a deposit of $1500 is required before the course start date. This deposit will be credited towards the course’s total fee.

  • Payments can be made via credit card via our Online Enrolment portal
  • For corporate bookings, invoicing options are available upon request
Need to Refresh Your GWO ART Skills?
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