Implementation and Maintenance of GWO Training Modules

1. Purpose

This policy defines how WINDY BG Ltd. ID TPU 01794BG implements, delivers, and maintains the validity and compliance of GWO training modules, in accordance with the requirements of Global Wind Organisation (GWO) and specifically GWO Requirements for Training.

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that:

• Only approved and certified GWO modules are delivered
• Training is always conducted against the current valid GWO standards
• GWO certification validity is maintained at all times
• Roles and responsibilities are clearly defined
• Compliance is demonstrable during audits

2. Scope

This policy applies to:

• All GWO training activities delivered by WINDY BG Ltd.
• All instructors, assessors, administrators, and managers involved in GWO training
• All facilities, equipment, and training environments used for GWO modules

3. GWO Modules Certified for Delivery

WINDY BG is certified and approved by GWO to deliver the following GWO training modules:

• GWO Basic Safety Training (BST)
• First Aid (FA)
• Fire Awareness (FAW)
• Manual Handling (MH)
• Working at Heights (WAH)
• Sea Survival (SS)
• GWO Wind Limited Access (WLA)

3.1. Restriction

Only modules explicitly listed above may be delivered. Any additional module requires formal GWO certification approval before delivery.

4. Implementation of GWO Modules

WINDY BG Ltd. ensures that all GWO modules are implemented in accordance with the latest valid GWO standards by:

• Using current GWO standards, annexes, and guidance documents
• Structuring lesson plans strictly according to learning objectives, lesson elements, ability levels and required learning activities
• Ensuring total training duration meets or exceeds GWO minimum contact time
• Delivering training using approved facilities, equipment, PPE and rescue devices

5. Maintenance of Module Validity

To maintain validity of GWO modules, WINDY BG Ltd. commits to the following controls.

5.1 Standard Monitoring — regular monitoring of GWO standard updates, change logs, clarifications and interpretations; immediate review of training materials following a standard update.

5.2 Change Implementation — all changes to GWO standards are identified, reviewed and implemented within the GWO-defined transition period. Lesson plans, assessments, and instructor briefings are updated accordingly.

5.3 Instructor Competence — only GWO-certified instructors may deliver GWO modules. Instructor certifications are monitored and maintained, and instructor currency and CPD requirements are tracked.

5.4 Internal Verification — internal audits are conducted to verify correct module delivery, compliance with GWO requirements and alignment with approved lesson plans. Non-conformities are documented and corrected.

6. Records and Documentation

The training provider maintains documented evidence of:

• GWO certification scope
• Approved lesson plans
• Instructor certifications
• Training records and attendance
• Assessment records
• Internal audits and corrective actions

6.1. Retention

All records are retained in accordance with GWO and legal requirements.

7. Responsibilities

The legal duty holder is responsible for ensuring organisational compliance with GWO requirements, approving and signing this policy, and providing resources to maintain certification.

Training management is responsible for implementing this policy, monitoring standard updates, and ensuring instructor and equipment compliance.

Instructors are responsible for delivering training in accordance with approved GWO standards, following approved lesson plans, and reporting deviations or non-conformities.

8. Policy Review

This policy is reviewed at least annually, and immediately following any GWO standard update, any change in certification scope, or any major non-conformity or audit finding.

9. Approval

This policy is approved and authorised by the legal duty holder of WINDY BG Ltd. ID TPU 01794BG.