A GWO certification is the official validation an individual receives after successfully completing a training course that meets the specific safety or technical standards set by the Global Wind Organisation (GWO). It's a crucial credential for anyone working, or planning to work, in the wind energy sector.
Here’s a breakdown of what it signifies:
- Proof of Standardised Training: It confirms you have been trained and assessed according to internationally agreed-upon standards. This ensures a consistent level of safety awareness and competence across the global wind workforce.
- Demonstrated Skills: Each GWO certificate relates to a specific training module. For example, the widely required GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) standard includes modules covering essential skills like Working at Height, First Aid, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, and Sea Survival (for offshore roles). Holding the relevant GWO certification demonstrates you possess the necessary knowledge and practical skills for that area.
- Industry Recognition: GWO certification is recognised and often mandated by wind turbine manufacturers, site owners, operators, and contractors worldwide. It signals to employers that you have met the industry benchmark for safety training.
- Verifiable Record via WINDA: Upon successful completion of a GWO-standard course through any accredited training provider, your achievement is registered in the GWO's central database, WINDA (Wind Industry Training Records Database), using your unique WINDA ID. This creates a verifiable, digital record of your qualifications accessible to you and potential employers globally.
How Skylar Education Fits In:
Training providers must be officially accredited by GWO to deliver these courses and issue certifications. Skylar Education, located here in Melbourne (with other locations available), is an example of a GWO-accredited provider offering a range of these essential courses. They deliver training like the GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) Initial and GWO Combined Advanced Rescue Training (ART) Initial, ensuring participants meet the required standards.
You can see all the GWO courses currently available through Skylar Education here: Skylar Education GWO Courses Overview.
In summary, a GWO certification is the globally recognised evidence of your competence in specific wind industry safety or technical standards, obtained by completing accredited training. This certification, verifiable via WINDA, is key for demonstrating your qualifications for working safely in the sector.
For more details on specific course content or schedules available locally, you can explore resources on the Skylar Education GWO course pages. For broader information on GWO standards or to find other accredited providers globally, consulting the official Global Wind Organisation database is recommended.