UETDRMP018

Perform rescue from a live low voltage panel

Incorporating HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to perform rescues from live Low Voltage (LV) electrical equipment using a Low Voltage Rescue Kit and manage the danger of accidental electric shock, as well as perform CPR on an unconscious person. This course applies to all electrical workers who may be required to provide a first aid response in a situation that can arise in an electrical services industry.

Already have an up to date CPR certificate? call ATEC to discuss customised training.

Duration

1 Day / 8 hours (Face to face)
8:00am-4:30pm

Assessment

Theory Assessment
Practical Assessment

Entry Requirements

Participants MUST:

Be at least 16 years of age
Be an Australian/New Zealand Citizen or hold an eligible VISA
Have sufficient digital literacy skills to complete online learning and assessment
Have the ability to read, write, understand and communicate with basic English.
Have the physical ability to:
- Perform two (2) minutes of uninterrupted cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a resuscitation manikin placed on the floor.
- Lift, drag, or carry a casualty mannequin (20–30kg)
- Use an insulated crook to remove a casualty and perform a simulated LV rescue.

Course Fees

$180.00 AUD (GST exempt)
$30 AUD (GST exempt) with a valid CITB number

Subsidised Training

This course may be subsidised by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) for eligible participants. You can visit the CITB short course funding page to apply.

Courses must be paid for on booking unless alternative arrangements have been made. Training will not be confirmed until payment has been received

Content

Introduction to low voltage principles
Managing the unconscious, breathing and non-breathing casualty and the provision of CPR
DRSABCD action plan
Basic anatomy and physiology
Legal, workplace and community considerations
Defibrillation awareness
Burns and infection control procedures
Hazards and risk management
Identifying and labelling the isolation point
Performing a rescue from a low voltage (LV) panel

Learner Requirements

Provide your Unique Student Identifier (USI). Click here to apply for a USI.
Provision of Australian legal photo identification for enrolment purposes.

Pre-requisite Unit

HLTAID009- Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

(Must be signed off before commencement of UETDRMP018 - Perform rescue from a live low voltage panel)

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Supplied by ATEC, please wear:

Suitable modest attire; and
Closed in shoes

Outcome

On successful completion of all requirements of this course, learners will be issued with a Statement of Attainment for:

HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
UETDRMP018 - Perform rescue from a live low voltage panel

It is recommended that LVR training is renewed annually to maintain currency and meet industry requirements defined by the Office of the Technical Regulator in line with the Electricity Act 1996 and the Electricity (General) Regulations 2012.