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This course covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a rescue from live low voltage (LV) electrical apparatus in an electricity supply industry (ESI) 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 ESI workers to meet work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), mobility and mutual aid requirements.

This course provides you with the knowledge and skills to work safely in the electrotechnology industry by following work health and safety (WHS) or occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and codes of practice. You'll learn how to identify hazards and control risks and follow the proper procedures to ensure a safe working environment. You'll also learn about your responsibilities for health and safety in the workplace and how to manage risks and follow safety practices in an electrotechnology workplace.

Completing the course will provide an individual with the skills and knowledge to carry out and complete the LV panel rescue procedure, safe work methods for safely removing an electric shock victim from a live electrical situation, and to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a casualty in a range of situations. It consists of real-life practical skills and knowledge to allow the participant to be assessed as competent in providing CPR in line with Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines as well as rescue procedures from a LV apparatus.

Due to the high-risk nature of the industry, the program is regarded as a mandatory requirement for specific industries in which employees are required to develop or maintain their professional skills.

This unit of competency stands alone and incorporates the content of the following units:

  • HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • UEECD0007 - Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  • UETDRMP007 Perform a rescue from a live low voltage panel

Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
UEECD0007 - Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UETDRMP007 - Perform rescue from a live low voltage panel

Course Delivery

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

Course Durations

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 12 Hours
Online with face-to-face assessment Face to Face contact time of at least 2 Hours

An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

  • Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills including removing an electric shock victim from a simulated live electrical situation, CPR and performing rescue breathing techniques on manikins
  • Physical fitness to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills including manual handling in the rescue of a mock casualty
  • Capacity to demonstrate work at heights
  • Sufficient English language, literacy, numeracy and visual interpretation skills to successfully complete the course
  • Protective footwear/safety shoes and comfortable/practical clothing must be provided by the student and worn during the practical sessions

Important note: In order to issue an accredited certificate, CPR must be performed on the floor with no exemptions. Participants will be required to demonstrate rescue breathing techniques on manikins. Participants will not have the opportunity to request an exemption from providing rescue breaths if they wish to gain a competent result in the Unit of Competency and/or qualification.

Online study options: The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone, tablet, or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and practical assessment.

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

The units have the following recommended renewal periods:
Unit Period
HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation 12 months
UEECD0007 - Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace 0 months
Pre-Requisite Evidence for LV Rescue (UETDRMP007) - Including: Electrical Licence (unrestricted), OR Certificate for UEECD0007/ UETDREL006, OR ESI/ Electrotechnology Qualification Not applicable
UETDRMP007 - Perform rescue from a live low voltage panel 12 months

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Performance tasks and practical scenarios:

  • Adult CPR
  • Infant CPR
  • Conduct electrical work using a ladder (uneven surface)
  • Conduct electrical work at height (access via ladder)
  • Inspection and placement of rescue equipment and performing a rescue
  • Low voltage panel rescue
  • Complete Risk Assessment
  • Complete an Incident Report

Theory assessment: A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions.  

This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909