This unit involves 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.
Completing the course will provide an individual with the skills and knowledge to stay safe and understand compliance requirements for safe approach distances for the worker, plant, tools, and equipment and consists of real-life practical skills and knowledge to allow the participant to be able to identify and mitigate hazards in their working environment.
Furthermore, it will provide an individual with the skills and knowledge to carry out and complete the LV panel rescue procedure 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 an 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.
Unit Being Delivered
The following unit(s) will be awarded to successful participants in this course. The certificate will be issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd - RTO 90909.
HLTAID009 - Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation
UETDRMP007 - Perform Rescue From a Live Low Voltage Panel
UETDREL006- Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non electrical worker
To view full unit details please visit www.training.gov.au
Important information prior to enrolment
+ Course Delivery
This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.
+ Entry Requirements
Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills including CPR (Important note: In order to issue a nationally recognised certificate CPR must be performed on the floor with no exemptions)
Physical fitness to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills including manual handling in the rescue of a mock casualty
Sufficient English language, literacy, numeracy and visual interpretation skills to successfully complete the course
Personal safety equipment (PPE) must be provided by the student and worn during practical sessions
Pre-course study: Students may be required to undertake online pre-course work prior to attending the face to face session depending on the course delivery mode.
Online study: Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies.
+ Course Duration
Course duration
- Online delivery with face-to-face - 1 hour (minimum)
+ Assessment Requirements
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks. These are detailed in the section following.
+ Certificate Renewal Requirements
Recommended renewal for HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation is every 12 months. UETDRMP007 Perform rescue from a live LV Panel - Industry standards for refresher training vary from state to state. Most states recommend refresher training for this unit every 12 months. UETDREL006 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker no industry recommended renewal is identified on the certificate, employers are recommended to consult with stakeholders to identify appropriate training periods.
+ Course Fees and Payments
Please refer to our booking calendar for individual course fees.
Refund and fee protection policy – Please refer to the student handbook.
- Payment Terms – Payment for individual participants is upfront, group booking payment terms are based on agreement between the client and service provider.
+ Work Placement Arrangements
No work placement will be required as part of this course.
+ Learners Rights, Responsibilities and Support, including Complaints
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
What happens at the course?
+ Learning Activities
Delivery of course information and learning activities.
+ Assessment Activities
Assessment Activities Performance tasks and practical scenarios:
Adult CPR
Infant CPR
Complete a risk assessment
Prepare to work safely and respond to an LV incident
Inspection and placement of rescue equipment
Complete Risk Assessment Forms
Complete an Incident Report
Theory assessment: A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions.
Provider of Training and Assessment - this course is delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd - RTO 90909