Low Voltage Rescue

• inspection and placement of rescue equipment
• types and application of rescue PPE
• assessment and control hazards to rescuer, casualty and others
• isolation identification procedures
• identify voltages and related safe approach distances
• safety observer role and responsibilities
• assessment of situation
• activation of emergency response
• electrical contact release
• removal of casualty to safe location
• assessment of casualty
• incident site security
• reporting requirements.

On successful completion of this course, students will be eligible for a Statement of Attainment (SOA) for:

• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
• UETDRMP018 Perform rescue from a live low voltage panel

An SOA will be issued by Skills Network within 30 days of completion of the course, provided all USI, fees and charges have been finalised.

The units of competency listed above are current on the National Register of VET at the time of publication.

The prerequisite for this course is UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace, OR UETDREL006 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker.

Successful completion of this course requires participants to have the physical ability to respond to an emergency situation where they need to maintain breathing and circulation in an adult, child or infant following cardiac arrest. This includes the requirement for all participants to perform at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor.

Foundation skills are the underpinning communication skills required for participation in the workplace, the community and in adult education and training.

Learning – to learn to provide cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in an emergency.

Reading – to use a defibrillator (AED).

Writing – to complete documentation such as reports/risk assessments.

Oral communication – to call the ambulance and provide a handover.

Numeracy – to count the number of compressions and breaths.

All training and assessment materials and equipment will be supplied throughout the course. Students will need to bring a blue or black pen and wear comfortable, casual clothing.

If you are concerned about any of these requirements please contact us prior to enrolling into the course.

1 day classroom training and assessment.

Training and assessment can be adjusted to account for specific workplace requirements and the existing skills and knowledge of the students.

Training and assessment may be held at a training facility or on a client’s site. Please contact us for more information.

In accordance with Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) guidelines, Competency Training recommends that low voltage rescue training is refreshed every 12 months.

First aid codes of practice recommend that refresher training in CPR should be carried out annually.

Ask your employer about their currency expectations.

This course is offered and delivered by an authorised provider on behalf of Skills Network (RTO 41410).

The course fee will be paid to the training provider. Click here to view our full fees, cancellation and refund policy.

Skills Network has policies in place to ensure complaints and appeals are recorded, acknowledged and dealt with fairly, efficiently and effectively.

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This course is offered and delivered by an authorised provider on behalf of Skills Network Pty Ltd, RTO No. 41410

This course;

1. does not involve any work placement arrangements,
2. does not enable students to obtain a licensed or regulated outcome, and
3. is not associated with any VET FEE-HELP, government funded subsidy or other financial support arrangements.

Skills Network cannot guarantee that:

• a learner will successfully complete the course; or
• a learner will obtain a particular employment outcome by completing the course.