Aurora Training

14/05/2026

Here are the Training Courses we're running in June! ⛑️

Spaces are limited and often go fast — if a course is fully booked, you can join the waiting list through our booking page or reach out directly at [email protected]

Full course details — including schedules, durations, and learning outcomes — are available at auroraenergy.co/training.

05/05/2026

Bridging the gap between military talent and the renewable energy workforce.

Aurora’s Military to Wind programme is turning service leavers into site-ready wind professionals — helping address critical skills shortages while creating real career opportunities.

👉 Read the full press release to learn how it works and the impact so far.
📩 Reach out to us at [email protected] to find out more.

Aurora Energy Services Engineering Construction Industry Training Board

27/04/2026

Great to see the MERT.highland (Medical & Emergency Response Team) ambulance out on Sunday supporting the Etape Loch Ness 🚴‍♂️

We’re proud to support MERT and the incredible work they do, providing rapid medical response at events across the Highlands. Their presence makes a real difference in keeping participants safe.

A huge congratulations to everyone who took part in this year’s Etape Loch Ness – an amazing achievement! 👏

And a special well done to our very own Operations Director, David Duguid, who has once again successfully completed this fantastic sportive!

If you’d like to learn more about the fantastic work MERT are doing, visit their website - www.merthighland.com

Aurora Training

27/04/2026

Aurora Energy Services offers the GWO Enhanced First Aid (EFA) course, designed to equip wind turbine technicians with the skills to respond effectively to medical emergencies on-site.

Course Highlights:

Over 3 days of practical training you'll cover:
• First aid principles and life-saving techniques.
• CPR, automated external defibrillator (AED) use, and basic casualty care.
• Managing injuries and medical incidents in remote or offshore environments.

By the end of the course you’ll be:
• Confident in delivering emergency first aid in wind turbine settings.
• Skilled in assessing situations and applying appropriate medical responses.
• Prepared to meet GWO first aid standards and industry best practices.

The course emphasises practical scenarios and hands-on training to ensure participants are well-prepared to handle medical emergencies effectively in challenging wind energy settings.

📅 Book your place online today or email us for more information.

🌐 auroraenergy.co/gwo-training
📧 [email protected]
📍 Aurora Training - 34 Longman Drive, Inverness, IV1 1SSU

17/04/2026

👏 Congratulations to our latest delegates from the University of the Highlands and Islands, who have successfully completed their GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) this week!

It’s been a pleasure to work with such a motivated group of students, all taking an important step towards careers in the renewables sector 🌍⚡

A big thank you to UHI Inverness for booking 16 BST places for students from across their engineering disciplines who have expressed an interest in renewables. This marks the successful completion of their second block of training with us, and we’re proud to support the next generation entering the energy industry.

Delivered in line with Global Wind Organisation standards, this training ensures delegates gain the essential skills and certifications needed to work safely and confidently in the sector.

We’re proud to play a part in developing a safer, skilled workforce for the future of energy in the Highlands.

👉 Learn more about our training and upcoming courses: https://www.auroraenergy.co/en-gb/training

02/04/2026

We were proud to welcome Susie Hamilton to our training centre in Inverness this week.

As the Scottish Veterans Commissioner — and the first woman to hold this prestigious role — Susie is an independent champion for veterans and their families, working to ensure their voices are heard and supported as they transition into civilian life.

During her visit, Susie met participants on our Military to Wind pilot, hearing their stories, understanding their backgrounds, and seeing how their skills are being adapted for careers in the wind sector.

Developed with support from organisations including the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board and aligned with GWO standards, the programme is helping to create a clear and practical pathway into the industry.

Programmes like this are about more than training — they’re about creating real opportunities. The discipline, technical expertise and mindset that service leavers bring are a natural fit for the renewable energy sector, and it’s inspiring to see that transition in action.

It was a privilege to share the progress of the programme so far and to highlight the importance of building strong partnerships across industry.

Thank you to Susie and her team for their time, insight and continued support.

Aurora Energy Services Forces Transition Group Ltd

01/04/2026

Thinking about getting into rope access?

Before anyone starts an IRATA course, there’s one skill that quickly separates confident candidates from nervous beginners: knot competency.

In our latest skills spotlight, our instructors walk through four of the core knots used in industrial rope access — the fundamentals you’ll rely on daily when working at height.

🪢 Four Essential Rope Access Knots:

• Figure of 8 on a bight
• Figure of 9 on a bight
• Stopper knot
• Alpine butterfly

In the video, we explore where these knots are used, why they matter, and common mistakes beginners make when first learning them.

Because in rope access, strong fundamentals aren’t just about passing an assessment — they’re about working safely and confidently at height.

👉 Watch the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vd3I1N_tLvE

This is part of a series of short insights we’re sharing on the Aurora YouTube channel, where our instructors break down practical skills from across our training programmes.

What would you like to see our instructors cover next? Let us know in the comments.

Thinking about taking an IRATA rope access course? In this video, we break down four essential rope access knots that form the backbone of safe working at he...

27/03/2026

⏳ Is your GWO certification up to date?

In the wind industry, safety isn’t optional—it’s essential. GWO refresher courses ensure your team’s skills remain sharp, relevant, and fully compliant with industry standards.

Too often, refresher training is left until the last minute. But staying ahead means fewer delays, smoother site access, and most importantly—greater safety on the job.

At Aurora, we make booking your refresher courses simple:

✅ Experienced instructors with real-world expertise
✅ Training designed to be practical, engaging, and directly relevant.
✅ The only triple accredited centre in the highlands.

Don’t wait until certification lapses—keep your team safe, skilled, and ready.

👉 Book your GWO refresher course with us today: auroraenergy.co/gwo-training

Aurora Energy Services

17/03/2026

Course availability for April ⛑️

Be ready to move into an exciting career path with GWO, ECITB, ITC First and IRATA accredited programmes. You can also find refreshers for many of these courses as well!

Spaces are limited and often go fast — if a course is fully booked, you can join the waiting list through our booking page or reach out directly at [email protected]

Full course details — including schedules, durations, and learning outcomes — are available at auroraenergy.co/training.

12/03/2026

Do you know how to support someone’s breathing in an emergency situation?

In a critical moment, knowing which airway manoeuvre to use can be just as important as knowing how to perform it.

In our latest skills spotlight, our instructors walk through the key differences between:

• Jaw Thrust
• Head Tilt–Chin Lift

More importantly, they explain when and why each technique is used.

When a spinal injury is suspected, airway management becomes more complex. In this video, we explore the reasoning behind using the jaw thrust technique to help protect the cervical spine while still maintaining a clear airway.

Because confident responders don’t just follow steps — they understand the rationale behind them.

👉 Watch the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnLTF_luz54

We’ve recently launched our Aurora YouTube channel, where we’ll be sharing practical insights, instructor perspectives, and short demonstrations from the field of emergency response and safety training.

What would you like to see our instructors cover next? Let us know in the comments.

In this Enhanced First Aid training video, we demonstrate the key differences between the Jaw Thrust and Head Tilt–Chin Lift airway opening techniques — and ...