The Nagasaki Ocean Academy (NOA), which opened in 2020 as Asia’s first professional training institute for marine energy development, has accumulated knowledge of the offshore wind power industry. NOA provides Global Wind Organisation (GWO) certified training to ensure that technicians in the offshore wind industry can perform their jobs safely and efficiently.
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GWO Basic Safety Training (GWO BST) is a basic safety training program for operators and technicians working on offshore wind farms. It helps participants understand the risks involved during operations and develop the skills to implement appropriate safety measures. This training is also available in English.
GWO Advanced Rescue Training (GWO ART) is an advanced rescue training for workers in the wind industry. This training will train participants in the various hazards that can occur while working with wind turbines and other equipment at high elevations, rescuing people from heights, and dealing with confinement conditions within turbines. Participants will gain practical experience through hands-on training. The training will be conducted in confined spaces such as hubs, spinners, blades, nacelles, and narrow hatches connecting them to each other and to the tower, using appropriate rescue equipment, methods, and techniques. This training will allow for more advanced rescues than the GWO BST Working at Heights training module.
GWO Enhanced First Aid (GWO EFA) is an advanced first aid training for workers in the wind industry. This training trains workers in the skills to properly respond to injuries and health problems that occur while working on wind turbines and other equipment, and to provide first aid quickly and effectively. Training includes dealing with serious injuries, first aid for broken bones and trauma, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and the use of an AED (automated external defibrillator). Participants will learn procedures to act calmly and save lives in emergency situations. Through hands-on training, participants will develop practical application skills.
GWO Basic Safety Training 4 modules (GWO BST 4 modules) is a basic safety training program for operators and technicians working on wind farms. It helps them to understand the risks involved in their work and develop the skills to implement appropriate safety measures. This training is also available in English. The course consists of four modules, not including Sea Survival, for offshore workers and lasts four days. Each module is valid for 2 years.
*We accept individual requests. Please apply using the inquiry form.
Basic safety training program for operators and technicians working on offshore wind farms.
The Sea Survival module provides training on actions to take in the event of a water fall, safe transfer to and from a wind turbine and evacuation from a wind turbine.
*One-day course (start time: 8:30) and two-day course (start time: 13:10) are available. Please confirm the start time before making a reservation.
GWO Basic Technical Training (BTT) is a foundational skills training program designed for technicians working in the wind power industry. The program consists of five modules: Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, Bolt Tightening, and Installation. Through these modules, participants acquire the essential knowledge, skills, and competencies required to correctly use tools and equipment commonly applied in the wind power sector. The training aims to ensure that technicians can perform their tasks safely, efficiently, and in accordance with industry standards.
This course consists of four modules and does not include installation. The total duration of the course is five days.
GWO Basic Technical Training (BTT) is a foundational skills training program designed for technicians working in the wind power industry. The program consists of five modules: Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, Bolt Tightening, and Installation. Through these modules, participants acquire the essential knowledge, skills, and competencies required to correctly use tools and equipment commonly applied in the wind power sector. The training aims to ensure that technicians can perform their tasks safely, efficiently, and in accordance with industry standards.
GWO Slinger Signaller is a training program designed to systematically teach essential skills for safely handling loads at wind power facilities. Participants acquire the knowledge and skills related to crane and load handling, and receive training aimed at preventing accidents and ensuring efficient operations.
GWO Wind Limited Access (GWO WLA) is a safety training program designed for individuals who visit WTG environments not for maintenance tasks but for inspection or oversee roles. Upon completing this course, participants will be able to access these environments under the supervision of an experienced BST-qualified person.
Refresher training (training that renews a GWO certification), if renewed two months prior to the last day of the expiration date, will have a new expiration date two years after the original expiration date; if renewed earlier than two months prior, will have a new expiration date two years after the end date of that course.
For example, if the expiration date is June 1, 2040
If renewed between April 1 and June 1, 2040, the new expiration date will be June 1, 2042.
If renewed on February 1, 2040: new expiration date is February 1, 2042
This course is designed for those who have already taken the GWO Basic Safety Training (GWO BST) to renew their certification. This course is not available to first-time participants.
*We accept individual requests. Please apply using the inquiry form.
This course is designed for those who have already taken the GWO Basic Safety Training (GWO BST) to renew their certification. This course is not available to first-time participants.
*We accept individual requests. Please apply using the inquiry form.
This course is designed for those who have already taken GWO Advanced Rescue Training (GWO ART) to renew their certification. This course is not open to first-time participants.
*We accept individual requests. Please apply using the inquiry form.
This is a certification renewal course for those who have already taken GWO Enhanced First Aid (GWO EFA). This course is not open to first-time students.
*We accept individual requests. Please apply using the inquiry form.
