Description

 LV Rescue / CPR – Perform Rescue from a Live Low Voltage Panel

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.

Note: Those holding an existing ESI or Electrotechnology qualification or equivalent meet the prerequisite unit requirements.

Refer to the UET Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide for equivalency definition.

The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace.

Other conditions may also apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.

Pre-requisite unit

HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

and

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

 

Training Venues: 281 Gravelly Beach road, Gravelly Beach, Tasmania, 7276.

Date: TBA

Course Time: 0800am to pm (4 Hours)

Pre-requisite units:

HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

and

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

Assessment:
Participants will be assessed via questionnaire and practical demonstration of skills. Participants with literacy/numeracy difficulties or physical conditions should speak with the Trainer to discuss alternative assessment approaches.

Qualification:
On successful completion, each participant will be issued with a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment listing both Units of Competency.