GWO Lift SErvice User
Training for safe use of service lifts in wind turbines, covering pre-use checks, safe operation and emergency procedures. GWO-accredited, delivered by TradeTechs Northern.
- Duration
- 1 day course (theory and practical)
- Discipline
- Wind & Renewables
Course details
What you'll cover
The GWO Service Lift User course trains you to use turbine service lifts safely and confidently.
You'll learn how to carry out pre-use checks, operate the lift correctly and respond if something goes wrong.
Delivered by TradeTechs Northern, a GWO-accredited training provider.
Learners will cover
- Service lift types and main components
- Pre-use checks and inspection
- Safe loading, operation and use
- Hazard awareness and risk control
- Emergency stop, lowering and evacuation procedures
- Communication and responsibilities in a service lift
How it's delivered
1-day VR-based course with practical and theoretical assessments.
Outcome
Successful candidates receive a GWO Service Lift User certificate valid for 24 months. Refresher training is required before it expires.
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