To work in the offshore wind industry, workers need to hold the internationally-recognized Global Wind Organization (GWO) Basic Safety Training (BST) certification. The approved GWO – BST encompasses 5 competencies—Fire Awareness, First Aid, Sea Survival and Transfer, Working at Heights and Manual Handling—that prepares workers to mitigate and respond to the hazards encountered on the job. This training will ensure the availability of capable, experienced seafarers to support a growing offshore wind industry.

Requirements: 18 years of age or older. Must be able to provide state issued I.D. or passport ID. Must be able to participate and be present for all of the scheduled class days and times listed above. Must be able to travel/ commute to Kingsborough Community college or Staten Island for the classes.

Benefits: This training will equip students with the knowledge, training, and skills needed to work safely in the Offshore Wind Industry and provide students with the Global Wind Organization Basic Safety Training Certification.

To receive information about the next cohort start date, please email Maria Gelman (Maria.Gelman@kbcc.cuny.edu) and ask to be put on the GWO Waitlist.