GWO First Aid Course - Calgary, Canada

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GWO First Aid Course in Calgary

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Our GWO First Aid training in Calgary is a core module of the GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) program. This GWO first aid course equips wind technicians to assess casualties, provide immediate care, and manage medical emergencies on offshore and onshore sites. Participants practice CPR/AED use, bleeding control, injury assessment, and safe casualty handling in line with GWO first aid standards. Completing this GWO first aid training helps you stay compliant and site-ready.

What You'll Learn

Principles of GWO first aid and emergency response for the wind industry
Casualty assessment, primary/secondary surveys, and decision-making
CPR for adults and safe use of AEDs (as required by GWO first aid training)
Bleeding control, shock management, and treatment of burns, fractures, and sprains
Safe casualty handling, recovery positions, and evacuation coordination
Documentation and reporting to meet GWO first aid requirements

Who Should Attend

Wind turbine technicians and maintenance teams completing GWO first aid training
Offshore and onshore wind farm workers who need GWO first aid certification
Contractors/subcontractors working on turbines and related facilities
HSE officers and supervisors responsible for emergency preparedness
Anyone renewing BST who must pass the GWO first aid course in Calgary

Course Dates

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Course Dates

Course available on our MCL Training Centre located in Calgary – AB.

Assessment

Includes both a written test and hands-on practical assessment

Course Duration

This is a 1 day course. Evaluation is done on last day of the course

Trainer-to-candidate Ratio

Theory – 1:12 | Practical – 1:6

Certification Period

The certificate will remain valid for 2 years from the date of assessment

Certification

Upon successful completion, your certificate will be available on WINDA for download

Included in Course

All training equipment is provided and included in the course fee. Successful candidates will be issued with a GWO WINDA Certificate at no additional cost upon completion of the assessment

Requirements

Participants must be at least 18 years of age and in good physical health.

All candidates are required to be free from any medical conditions or disabilities that could interfere with safe participation in training.

A self-declared statement of fitness must be completed prior to the course.

A working knowledge of English is essential. Participants must be able to understand, speak, read, and write in English to follow course materials and instructions safely and effectively.

All new participants must register on the GWO WINDA system prior to the course to obtain a valid WINDA ID. This ID is required to record your certification.

Participants must wear steel-toed safety boots to the training.