Students completing this course will gain the skills and knowledge required to perform rescue procedures from live low voltage (LV) apparatus, not including overhead lines and underground cables in the workplace. It specifies the mandatory requirements of rescue from a live LV panel and how they apply in the context of transmission, distribution, or rail work functions. It encompasses responsibilities for health, safety and risk management processes at all operative levels and adherence to safety practices as part of the normal way of doing work.
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.
For the standard course – Face to Face minimum duration – 7 hours
For the express course – Face to Face minimum duration – *90 minutes
*Maximum class size applies
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 UETDRRF004 – 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 UETDRRF004 – 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.
