Overview
This training provides basic safety awareness in the fields of first aid, manual handling, working at heights and fire awareness associated with wind turbines and wind power generation.
Upcoming course dates:
- 4-8 December 2023
- 5-9 February 2024
- 4-8 March 2024
- 8-12 April 2024
- 6-10 May 2024
- 3-7 June 2024
CIT is an authorised GWO training provider

Qualification: |
Industry Endorsed Training - Global Wind Organisation (Basic Safety Training BST) |
Next Intake: | Semester 1 2024 |
Course No: |
OCA-TS04 |
Campus: |
CIT Bruce |
Duration: |
You will attend intensive workshops at CIT Bruce Campus or an off-site facility over five continuous days (approximately 8 hours per day). |
Cost Info: |
Enrolment fees for this course are based on the costs per subject as indicated below. Subject costs identified as Full Fee receive no government subsidy. Concessions are not available. The fees below apply unless training as an apprentice or trainee. |
Indicative Cost: |
$1450 |
Likely Job Outcome: |
Gives you the skills and knowledge to work in the wind industry. |
Application Type: |
Full Fee |
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Additional Information
This course has received international accreditation from Global Wind Organisation (GWO) to deliver required training to work in the wind industry.
This training is not Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) under the VET Quality Framework
You will be supplied with appropriate PPE. You will be required to bring a calculator and other basic stationary items.
Skills Recognition
Entry Requirements
Open to people working in the wind industry or those seeking a career in the wind industry. It is recommended that participants are physically fit and able to work at heights.
To study any course at CIT (excluding degrees and non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).
Literacy Skills Information
We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework levels of at least 2 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your course of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this course. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with a lower level course, or enrol in the Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways (FSK20119) to develop your literacy skills. Please visit CIT Foundation Skills page.
Transition Information
Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.
Subject Cancellations/Changes
To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.
Subject Information
Complete 1 subject
Core: Complete 1
Related Courses
Statement Attainment | GWO BST Rescue and Emergency Training |
Industry Endorsed Training | Global Wind Organisation Basic Safety Training Refresher (BSTR) |
More Information
For more information about this course please contact CIT Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au