Germany: GL RC Certifies Deutsche WindGuard’s Offshore Training Course

The “COAST” (Customized Offshore Awareness and Safety Training) training course from Deutsche WindGuard Offshore GmbH, Bremerhaven has been certified by GL Renewables Certification (GL RC), according to the GL RC standard. In addition, it demonstrates that the course fulfils the requirements of the Global Wind Organisation (GWO). The training course includes first aid, manual handling, fire awareness, working at height, and sea survival modules.

The certificate was presented to Dr. Knud Rehfeldt and Johannes Wolniakowski of Deutsche WindGuard at Husum WindEnergy 2012. The company offers training courses for offshore safety. “We offer tailor-made safety courses in one of Germany’s most advanced Maritime Safety Training Centres,” explains Dr. Knud Rehfeldt of WindGuard. 

“The demand for safety training is increasing with the expansion of offshore wind energy,” said Reinhold Heller, GL RC’s Expert for Training Certification. “Certification according to GL RC standards confirms that participants can expect to receive training of high quality, expertly performed. GL RC’s standard sets out the fundamental prerequisites for efficient training, such as proper organisation of the training course, careful documentation and high-quality teaching equipment and materials.”

An updated version of the GL RC guideline for training courses will be published at the end of 2012.

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Press release, September 20, 2012