GWO BST V14.0

GWO Basic Safety Training V14.0

2021-04-01_TS_BST_V14

5.3 Aims and objectives

This BST Training shall enable participants to support and care for themselves and others working in the industry by possessing the knowledge and skills of First Aid, Working at Heights, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, Sea Survival and in case of an emergency, to be able to evacuate, rescue and provide appropriate First Aid to Casualties.

5.4 Duration of BST Modules

The total contact time for completing the stand-alone modules in this basic safety training standard is estimated to be 40 hours . This is based on the time estimates given in the module timetables and summarised in table 5-6 below.

The training provider must not exceed the times per day given in table 5-7 below.

The training provider must ensure that sufficient time is allowed for participants with prior experience to share their experiences related to the modules of the basic training standard in a way that is constructive for the entire class.

Modules

Duration

First Aid

13 hours 20 minutes

Manual Handling

3 hours 35 minutes

Fire Awareness

3 hours 20 minutes

Working at Heights

13 hours 25 minutes

Working at Heights & Manual Handling Combined

14 hours 50 minutes

Sea Survival

6 hours 30 minutes

Table 5.4 - Duration of the GWO BST Modules

Maximum duration per day

Contact time

8 hours

Total training day

10 hours

Table 5.4.1 - Maximum durations for training days

Note: Contact time includes delivery of course lesson contents, practical exercises and activities directly related to these.

The total training day includes contact time, meals and breaks and travel between training sites (where applicable).

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