Upcoming training & events

2 - 4 Nov 2026

3 Day Course

Ready to renew your skills in the thriving wind energy sector? Southwest Maritime Academy delivers the GWO Basic Safety Training Refresher (GWO BSTR) package you need to succeed.

Mon 2 Nov 2026

1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)

This STCW elementary first aid course module is a combination of theory and practical training for basic first aid and life saving skills. This course is intended for all seafaring personnel who need to be able to practice elementary first aid on board ship.

Mon 2 Nov 2026

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (4 hours)

This comprehensive GWO BST Refresher course provides essential theoretical and practical training to refresh and enhance your existing first aid skills.

2 - 6 Nov 2026

Mon - Fri 0900 - 1700 hrs

Our STCW Basic Safety Training Course, often referred to as the STCW95 or STCW 2010, package is a five-day course consisting of the four basic modules and the now mandatory Proficiency in Security Awareness training.

Mon 2 Nov 2026

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (4 hours)

This GWO Fire Awareness Refresher course ensures your skills and knowledge remain up-to-date, equipping you to prevent, assess, and combat fires effectively.

Tue 3 Nov 2026

1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)

The GWO Working at Height Refresher (WAHR) course reviews and builds on previously gained skills to ensure experienced wind technicians maintain high levels of vertical safety and emergency rescue readiness. Delivered under the revised GWO BST V20 Standard as an intensive 1-day standalone module, this course combines dedicated Skill Stations with realistic, scenario-based emergency simulations in wind turbine generator (WTG) environments.

Tue 3 Nov 2026

1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)

The STCW Personal Survival Techniques course (often referred to as Sea Survival training) covers all the essentials for dealing with a survival situation at sea.

Wed 4 Nov 2026

8:30 AM - 1:30 PM (5 hours)

This course mirrors the content, duration, and learning objectives of the initial BST Sea Survival training, focusing on refreshing your skills and knowledge to act safely and responsibly in all aspects of offshore operations.

Wed 4 Nov 2026

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (4 hours)

This STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (PSSR) course module gives basic induction training in safety procedures and accident prevention and familiarizes novice seafarers with employment and working conditions aboard. It is a classroom based theory course.

Wed 4 Nov 2026

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (4 hours)

The GWO Manual Handling Refresher (MHR) course reviews and builds upon delegates' previous knowledge, refreshing essential lifting techniques and behavioural safety principles in wind turbine generator (WTG) environments. Delivered under the revised GWO BST V20 Standard as a dedicated half-day course, this standalone refresher uses practical Skill Stations and realistic industry scenarios to help wind technicians identify risks, correct negative habits, and prevent musculoskeletal injuries.

4 - 6 Nov 2026

3 days, 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

The STCW Fire prevention and fire fighting course deals with the necessary precautions to minimize the risk of fires aboard ship, how fires are caused and the first means of extinguishing them.

9 - 13 Nov 2026

5 Day Course

Ready to power up your career in the thriving wind energy sector? Southwest Maritime Academy (SWMA) delivers the GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) package you need to succeed.

Mon 9 Nov 2026

1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)

This comprehensive GWO First Aid course is designed to provide participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to recognise life-threatening situations and administer crucial first aid in the demanding WTG environment.

9 - 12 Nov 2026

4 Day Course

Our STCW2010 4 Day Update package covers the following course refreshers over 4 consecutive days: Updated Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques, Updated Proficiency in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Updated Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (excluding fast rescue boats) and Updated Proficiency in Advanced Fire Fighting.

Mon 9 Nov 2026

1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)

The Updated Proficiency in Advanced Fire Fighting is a one day theory course based around classroom learning. The focus will be upon shipboard fire fighting operations and the use and management of fire fighting parties, as well as inspection and maintenance of fire fighting systems and equipment on board.

Tue 10 Nov 2026

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM (3 hours 30 minutes)

The GWO Manual Handling (MH) Initial module equips wind turbine technicians and operational personnel with essential ergonomic knowledge, behavioural safety awareness, and kinetic handling techniques to prevent musculoskeletal injuries. Delivered under the revised GWO BST V20 Standard as a dedicated half-day course, this standalone module combines dynamic risk assessment using the TILE principle with realistic turbine handling scenarios, posture control, and tool vibration management.

10 - 11 Nov 2026

2 Day Course

Our STCW 2010 2 Day Update package covers the following course refreshers over 2 consecutive days; Updated Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques and Updated Proficiency in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting.

10 - 12 Nov 2026

3 Day Course

Our STCW2010 3 Day Update package covers the following course refreshers over 3 consecutive days: Updated Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques, Updated Proficiency in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting and Updated Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (excluding fast rescue boats).