08/09/2026
❗️ Key Changes to GWO Training Standards
From the 10th of September, GWO training standards will introduce several important changes to the way training is structured and delivered:
🟠 Initial and Refresher training will now follow separate course structures, with distinct requirements for each.
🟠 Working at Height and Manual Handling will no longer be combined into one module. Both will become standalone courses and must be completed separately.
🟠 Advanced Rescue Training will place greater emphasis on specific rescue scenarios, with more focused and practical exercises designed around realistic situations.
🟠Refresher courses will include a stronger focus on realistic, scenario-based training, allowing candidates to apply their knowledge and skills in situations that reflect the workplace.
🟠 Completing an Advanced Rescue Training Refresher will no longer automatically renew Working at Height or Manual Handling certification. These need to be renewed through their respective courses.