Short Course in Live Low Voltage Panel Rescue

Short Course in Live Low Voltage Panel Rescue

UETDRMP018 Perform rescue from a live low voltage panel

Course Description

This unit involves 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.

Course Highlights

  • Nationally Recognised Training
  • Industry expert trainers
  • Flexible, interactive eLearning pre-work
  • Hands on, fun learning environment

Application & Relevance

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.

Entry Requirements

Pre-Requisite: HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Participants will need the ability to meet the physical demands of being a fire warden. Participants will also need oral communication skills to make an accurate verbal report to emergency services and writing skills to complete incident reports and other management documentation. Prior to the start of face-to-face training, there may be a short knowledge quiz to check language, literacy and numeracy skills, as required.

Assessment Methods

Progressive assessment throughout the course, including demonstration of practical skills and written and oral questions relating to underpinning knowledge.

Course Content

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.

Units of Competency

UETDRMP018 Perform rescue from a live low voltage panel

Course Duration and Location

2

Course Fees

Please refer to fees on website.

Responsibility for Training

Vital Skills Training is responsible under the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 for the quality of the training and assessment being delivered in this course and for the issuance of all AQF certificates. Please refer to the Student Handbook for further information on all student rights and obligations including complaints and appeals

Certification

A nationally-recognised Statement of Attainment will be issued to all successful participants by Vital Skills Training including the following units of competency:

Learner Support

This course requires Language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills to interpret work instructions, complete online theory and record work outcomes. If you believe you do not possess the requisite LLN requirements for this course please refer to the Learner Support Services Policy or discuss your needs with our friendly team.

National Recognition

On successfully completing the training and assessment you will be issued a Statement of Attainment for the relevant units of competency. These units of competence are nationally recognised and provide individuals with a valuable outcome that is recognised throughout Australia.

Workshop Attendance

There is a compulsory face-to-face workshop component of this course. Students must attend a face-to-face assessment to be assessed in practical aspects of the course curriculum.

Work Placement

There is no requirement for work placement in this course