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EDUFORCE – GWO Work at Heights (Global Wind Organisation Certified Training) Overview: Eduforce is a GWO-certified training provider offering the Work at Heights (WAH) module as part of the GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) standards. This course is designed to equip wind industry technicians and field personnel with the essential knowledge and skills required to work safely and efficiently at height in wind turbine environments. Recognized internationally, GWO certification is mandatory for workers entering or working within wind farms and related infrastructure projects. The training is compliant with GWO’s latest BST standards and prepares candidates for real-life challenges in both onshore and offshore wind installations. Target Audience: Wind turbine technicians (onshore/offshore) Service and maintenance engineers Project and construction teams in the renewable energy sector Personnel entering the global wind energy job market Objectives: To enable safe conduct while working at heights in a wind turbine environment To develop understanding of relevant fall protection systems To ensure correct use and inspection of fall protection PPE To enable self-rescue and colleague-rescue techniques To meet international safety standards required by wind project operators Course Content: Introduction to GWO Standards and Work at Heights in Wind Industry Legislation and Risk Assessment (Global perspective) GWO, ISO, OSHA standards Site-specific safety requirements Fall Protection Systems in Wind Turbines Fixed ladders, guided fall arrest systems Vertical fall arrest and restraint methods Harness and PPE Usage Types of harnesses used in wind turbines Fitting, usage, inspection, and maintenance Emergency Situations and Rescue Rescue plans for suspended personnel Use of rescue kits, descenders, and pulley systems Practical rescue scenario execution Safe Climbing and Work Techniques Climbing inside towers, nacelles, and blades Ladder systems and anchorage use Methodology: Instructor-led training by GWO-certified trainers High-fidelity simulations using mock towers and WTG rescue systems Use of GWO-compliant fall arrest and rescue equipment Blended learning with theory and practical evaluations Assessment & Certification: GWO-compliant theoretical and practical assessments Certification uploaded to WINDA (GWO’s global database) Digital and physical certificate issued with unique WINDA ID Key Benefits: Mandatory certification for global wind energy jobs Realistic and practical hands-on training Enhances safety culture and incident response readiness Recognition by all major wind OEMs and operators Why Eduforce? Eduforce is India’s trusted GWO training provider offering state-of-the-art infrastructure, certified equipment, and globally experienced instructors. With our industry-aligned approach and commitment to safety, we ensure that participants not only meet certification requirements but also gain the confidence to perform safely in challenging wind environments.