Students completing this course will gain the skills and knowledge required to perform a rescue from live low voltage (LV) electrical apparatus in an electrical industry environment. This does not include overhead lines and underground cables.
It includes the organisational workplace requirements for the inspection and use of live LV panel rescue equipment, and how it applies to electricity supply industry (ESI) workers and/or electrical industry workers to meet work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), mobility and mutual aid requirements.
Students will also gain knowledge and skills to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.
This unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide a first aid response and may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking of electrical work in a range of situations, including workplace settings.
Upon completion of this course, the following unit(s) will be issued by ABC Licence Training Pty LTD – RTO 3399
To view full unit details please visit www.training.gov.au.
This course is offered as a face-to-face course. Pre-course learning is required.
Pre-course learning duration is up to 3 hours.
Face-to-face duration is up to 6 hours.
There are no formal prerequisite units required for entry into this course. Learners will require English language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) skills.
Learners undertaking the express course must have previously completed the HLTAID011 – Provide first aid and UEDTRMP018 – Perform rescue from a live LV panel. Learners will be required to provide a copy of their expiring Statement of Attainment on the day of their face-to-face course.
Face to face training consists of theory presentations and range of practical learning activities and scenarios.
Assessment activities will include a knowledge test and practical assessments including CPR and First Aid techniques. Students will also complete scenarios in a simulated environment.
The statement of attainment is valid for 3 years*.
*Please note that the CPR and UETDRM018 – Perform rescue from a live LV panel components of the training are valid for 12 months and should be updated annually.
Information can be found in the Student Handbook on the ABC Student Resources page.
Information can be found in the Student Handbook on the ABC Student Resources page.
