Chester Step Test (Wind Turbine Fitness Test) in Belfast
The Chester Step Test is a widely recognised sub-maximal fitness assessment commonly requested for wind turbine and other safety-critical roles. At Dangle Academy in Belfast, the test is delivered as a doctor-led assessment, with the doctor overseeing the process and reviewing results. Documentation is provided following the assessment subject to results and clinical review.
Who is this test for?
This service is suitable for individuals who need evidence of fitness for roles that may involve:
Wind turbine access and ladder climbs
Working at height
Sustained physical effort
Safety-critical duties where fitness is essential
If your employer or site specifies a particular standard, target level or documentation format, please bring that information with you.
What is the Chester Step Test?
The Chester Step Test is a progressive stepping assessment designed to evaluate cardiovascular fitness using a controlled step rate and monitoring during the test. It is commonly used in occupational settings to support fitness requirements where physical demand is a key part of the role.
This appointment is designed to be practical, professional, and aligned to real workplace needs—particularly for the wind industry.
What’s included
Your appointment includes:
Pre-test screening questions and basic health review
The Chester Step Test carried out in a controlled environment
Monitoring and recording of test performance
Doctor oversight and review of results
Documentation issued following assessment subject to outcome
What to bring
Please bring:
Photo ID (passport or driving licence)
Glasses/contact lenses (if used)
A list of current medications (or bring them with you)
Any employer/site requirement (target standard, pass criteria, deadline, required wording)
Comfortable clothing and trainers suitable for stepping exercise
Before you book (important)
To keep you safe and ensure the assessment is appropriate:
Do not attend if you feel unwell, have a fever, or have had a recent significant illness
If you have chest pain, dizziness, unexplained shortness of breath, or concerns about exercise testing, reschedule and seek medical advice before attending
Let us know in advance if you have any medical conditions that may affect the test
Documentation and outcomes
This is a doctor-led fitness assessment. Any documentation provided is based on:
The information supplied by you
Test performance on the day
Clinical review and judgement
Doctor-led Chester Step Test in Belfast for wind turbine and safety-critical roles. Booking does not guarantee a specific outcome and documentation is issued subject to results and clinical review.
