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This course 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 provide a first aid response to a casualty in a range of situations, in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.

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 develop or maintain their professional skills.

This course set incorporates the content of the following units:

  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
  • UETDREL006 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker
  • UETDRMP007 Perform a rescue from a live LV panel

Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

UETDRMP007 - Perform rescue from a live low voltage panel
HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support
HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
UETDREL006 - Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker

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 14 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 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
  • 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.

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
UETDRMP007 - Perform rescue from a live low voltage panel 12 months
HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation 12 months
HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support 36 months
Pre-Requisite Evidence for LV Rescue (UETDRMP007) - Including: Electrical Licence (unrestricted), OR Certificate for UEECD0007/ UETDREL006, OR ESI/ Electrotechnology Qualification Not applicable
HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid 36 months
UETDREL006 - Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker Not applicable

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 (including the use of an AED)
  • Infant CPR
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Asthma
  • Choking
  • Non-life-threatening-bleeding, minor wound cleaning & shock
  • Nosebleed
  • Fractures & dislocations
  • Sprains and strains
  • Envenomation
  • Prepare to work safely
  • Complete Risk Assessment
  • Inspection and Placement of rescue equipment
  • Prepare to work safely and respond to an LV incident
  • 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