Overview
This course provides the basic safety and rescue training required to work in the wind turbine industry.
The course is accredited by the Global Wind Organisation (GWO). CIT is an exclusive provider of GWO certified training in the ACT and surrounding regional NSW.
Upcoming course dates:
- 23-26 September
- 28-31 October
- 2-5 December
CIT is an authorised GWO training provider
Qualification: |
Industry Endorsed Training - Global Wind Organisation (Basic Safety Training BST) |
Next Intake: |
Term 4 2024 Semester 1 2025 |
Course No: |
OCA-TS04 |
Campus: |
CIT Bruce |
Duration: |
You will attend intensive workshops at CIT Bruce Campus over five continuous days (approximately 8 hours per day). |
Cost Info: |
Further information about fees is available at Course fees and assistance |
Indicative Cost: |
Full Fee $1450 |
Likely Job Outcome: |
Provides you the with underpinning safety and rescue knowledge, skills and qualifications to work in the wind turbine industry. |
Application Type: |
Register Your Interest |
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Additional Information
The course is internationally accredited by the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) to deliver the required safety and rescue training to work in the wind industry. While this training is not Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) under the VET Quality Framework, CIT has also mapped the GWO qualification across to several Australian Units of Competency which you will also be awarded upon successful completion of the course. You will be supplied with appropriate PPE. Participants have the option to bring their own full body safety harnesses for use during this course, provided that they are compliant with the industry standard.
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.
Skills Recognition
To study any course at CIT (excluding 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 all 4 subjects
Core: Complete all 4
In addition to the four GWO modules, students who successfully complete this course will also receive Statements of Attainment for the following national Units of Competency:
• HLTAID009 Provide Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
• HLTAID010 Provide Basic Life Support
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
• RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights
• PUASAR022 Participate in a Rescue Operation
• UETDRRF004 Rescue from a live, low voltage panel
• PUAFER008 Confine small emergencies in a facility (Fire Awareness)
Related Courses
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