Course Description
The GWO Sea Survival course is designed to give participants the knowledge, skills, and ability to safely work offshore including using PPE and life-saving appliances, the use of location devices and survival techniques when submerged in the sea, and safe procedures for vessel-to-vessel and vessel to turbine transfers.
Course Content
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Safety culture and legacy
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Cold water immersion
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Personal LSA and PPE
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Life Saving appliances (LSA) and PPE
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SAR AND GMDSS
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Controlled entry into the water from TP ladder
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Individual and collective swimming techniques
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Correct usage of life raft
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Emergency descent by constant rate descender
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Safety on board vessels
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Man overboard procedures (MOB)
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Procedure for transfer between crew transfer vessel and wind turbine generator transition piece
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Safe transfer between crew transfer vessel and wind turbine generator transition piece
Course Details
E-Learning Duration: 1.5 hours
In-Venue Duration: 5 hours
Certificate Validity: 2 years
Available Locations: Gateshead
Refreshments: Tea, coffee, and refreshments provided throughout the day. Lunch will be provided. Regretfully we cannot provide for gluten or dairy intolerances, but please let us know if you have any allergies.
Course Entry Requirements:
- Participants must be 18+
- Participants will need to complete a self-declaration of medical fitness. If there is any concern about a participant's fitness to train please contact us.
- A good grasp of English (spoken and written) is required for learning and safety reasons, such as B2 or higher on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) or equivalent.