Safer at Work - Gateshead and Winchester

14/05/2024

Calling all aspiring Wind Technicians 🍃

To perform blade repairs in the wind industry you need to be certified in, well, blade repair!

Finding GWO blade repair courses in the northeast can prove difficult; it is a highly demanded course that not every training site provides. We are addressing this by offering a course from the 10th - 14th June at our Gateshead site, aimed at getting you ready to start onsite repairs

GWO BLADE REPAIR:
10/06/2024 - 14/06/2024
£1,300 + VAT
Unit 2 Nest Rd, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 0ES
Book now - https://buff.ly/3UJtIuu

09/05/2024

And we're off!

With a 24-mile walk ahead of us, we are proud to announce that over £4,000 has been raised in support for ManHealth. You can sponsor and donate to one of our walkers on our page here: https://buff.ly/4bxDmaf

We'll see you at the finish line of the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge!

26/04/2024

There's still time to attend our Green Skills Bootcamps open session

Those looking to work in the wind industry, fear not! We are hosting an open session on the 8th of May for individuals, SME's and Large Businesses to see our Gateshead facilities and be part of the Green Skills Bootcamps selection process

If you are eager to start working in the wind industry with either free or discounted training, register for the event through the link below and fill out the enrolment form included:
https://buff.ly/3Qk1HbC

Businesses looking to train their employees can contact [email protected] to discuss the discounted rates available. Spaces are limited so we look forward to seeing you!

25/04/2024

First Aid or Enhanced First Aid?

There is often confusion surrounding the training requirements for working in the wind industry, particularly with First Aid
As there are standard and enhanced GWO First Aid training options, our latest blog delves into the three crucial questions to decide which of these courses is right for you. Check it out below, or contact us at [email protected] to see how we can help find the course that's right for you!

https://buff.ly/4bfbE2d

17/04/2024

Dive into the wind industry with offshore training 🏊

When entering the renewables sector, more companies are looking for individuals with offshore experience to complete work. As the number of offshore wind sites continues to rise, we recommend you splash into our GWO Offshore Basic Safety training

CONTAINING:
GWO Sea Survival, Working at Height, First Aid, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness

COST: £895 + VAT
DATE: 01/05/2024 - 03/05/2024
LOCATION: Unit 1 Nest Road, Felling, Gateshead NE10 0ES

Contact us for more information or book your place here - https://buff.ly/4cXJ4UB

04/04/2024

TRAVEL NOTICE FOR ALL GATESHEAD TRAINEES

Please allow more time and prepare for significant congestion when travelling to our Gateshead site, with lane closures across the Tyne Bridge affecting travel towards and leaving Gateshead. You can find travel advice on the Tyneside Bridge website here -https://buff.ly/4aIEN5h

The Tyne Bridge is undergoing a major restoration programme. Find out more about the works, the latest travel advice and how you can stay up-to-date with progress. Help restore our bridge and keep Tyneside moving.

03/04/2024

Training spotlight - GWO Advanced Rescue

Within our Wi******er site, you can find the hub rescue facility. Allowing for realistic simulations of wind turbine rescues, you can find it at Moorside Business Park through our GWO Advanced Rescue training

Training is available as early as the 17th of April, with additional dates throughout April. Check out our course page to see what we have to offer! https://buff.ly/3nCqhc2

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28/03/2024

Embracing Neurodiversity is a crucial aspect to the wind industry that companies should fully embrace if they are to drive innovation, growth and foster a healthy work environment containing diversity

Sustainability is not just about the environment, but also an inclusive society that embraces neurodivergent talent. Read on to find out more: https://buff.ly/4azYGLN

In an era where sustainability and innovation are paramount, the wind and renewables sector stands at the forefront of environmental progress. However, the journey towards a greener planet is not solely about harnessing the power of natural resources; it's also about tapping into the diverse potenti...

25/03/2024

We recently got the chance to speak with Graham Garforth from Marwood Group Ltd to discuss his thoughts on our Gateshead training facilities following the Ports and Vessels open day, of which he shared the same view of our training goals:

"You can see you have invested a lot of time and money into these facilities to make this as realistic as possible to what the true scenarios would be"

Check out the video below to see what he had to say about our facilities!

If you are interested in seeing them for yourself or booking our training, contact us today through message or email at [email protected]

19/03/2024

𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐆𝐖𝐎 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐍 𝐁𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐒

With the weather now gradually improving across the UK, wind turbine technicians are getting ready to begin their work on wind farm sites. Don't wait around until courses are fully booked and sign up for our GWO training

𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠
4th-5th May 2024
Moorside Business Park, 1 Moorside Rd, Wi******er SO23 7RX
https://buff.ly/3wUfPRW

Containing GWO First Aid, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, and Working at Height, our BST bundle uses blended learning to fit your busy schedules so you're wind farm-ready as soon as possible. Contact us with any booking or course queries

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If you require dates up to 12 months in advance, another course date, or a bespoke course then please do not hesitate to Contact Us.

18/03/2024

We have now stopped taking applications for Skills Bootcamps until the start of May 2024, please sign up for our open session event to be considered for the next intake
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/renewable-field-services-skills-bootcamp-open-session-tickets-865460424427

We welcome you along to our training centre to find out more https://www.saferatwork.com/skillsbootcamps

28/02/2024

Wind farms are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of extra First Aid training when performing certain technician jobs. Due to this, receiving GWO Enhanced First Aid training provides existing and aspiring technicians the leg-up needed to perform wind turbine technician work

If you're located in the south of England, we have the training necessary for this! Taking place over two days for £412.50 + VAT, our Wi******er-based Enhanced First Aid training teaches you additional areas such as medical teleconsultation, chemical contact injuries, airway management techniques and so much more. Visit our webpage to view the additional content - https://buff.ly/3SXY5wf

🗓️ 18th - 19th March 2024
📍 Unit 1 Moorside Business Park, Moorside Road, Wi******er, SO23 7RX
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