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Sea Survival Training Experience

Immerse yourself in a cutting-edge 360-degree extended reality training experience specifically designed to prepare learners for the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) Sea Survival certification. This immersive resource places you in realistic offshore and maritime training environments, providing essential skills and knowledge to ensure your safety during sea-based operations in the wind energy sector.

Through this interactive training, you’ll encounter various scenarios that simulate the challenging conditions often faced during offshore wind operations, including emergency situations at sea. You’ll learn vital survival techniques, such as how to properly use personal flotation devices (PFDs), life rafts, and other survival equipment. The experience also covers key procedures for man-overboard situations, emergency signalling, and the correct use of rescue equipment to maximise your chances of survival.

Additionally, the course emphasises the importance of understanding environmental factors such as hypothermia, cold water shock, and the effects of wind and waves, enabling you to make informed decisions in critical moments. You’ll also practise emergency evacuation drills and learn how to coordinate with rescue services, ensuring that you’re fully prepared to respond effectively in real-life sea survival situations.

On completion of this comprehensive training resource, you’ll be equipped with the practical skills and confidence needed to embark on training to survive and protect others in offshore environments. This resource is crucial for professionals seeking to achieve GWO certification and excel in the demanding conditions of the offshore wind industry.

Sectors:

  • Maritime

Learning outcomes:

  • Mastering Sea Survival Techniques: Learners will be able to demonstrate essential sea survival techniques, including the correct use of personal flotation devices (PFDs), life rafts, and emergency signalling equipment, ensuring they can respond effectively in maritime emergencies.
  • Understanding Environmental Risks and Responses: Learners will gain knowledge of critical environmental factors such as hypothermia, cold water shock, and the effects of wind and waves, enabling them to make informed decisions that enhance their chances of survival in offshore conditions.
  • Executing Emergency Evacuation and Rescue Procedures: Learners will develop the skills necessary to perform emergency evacuation drills and coordinate with rescue services, ensuring they are fully prepared to respond to real-life sea survival scenarios in compliance with GWO standards.
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