Overview
This course will provide students with the ability to respond to an emergency situation and manage the situation until emergency services arrive. Students will be able to manage common first aid situations that can arise from an electrical services industry environment, including rescue from low voltage panels.
The course content includes:
- Identify and comply with Australian Resuscitation (ARC) guidelines
- Electrical safety information
- Assess the incident scene
- Responding to an emergency situation
- Performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures
- Communicating details of the incident
- Reviewing the incident
- Electrical safety information
- Assess the incident scene
- Correct use of the low voltage rescue kit
- Maintain and use safety/rescue equipment
Unit List
Specific licensing /regulatory requirements relating to the following competencies, including requirements for refresher training, should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities.
UETDRRF004 – Perform Rescue from a Live LV Panel
This unit covers the performance of rescue procedures from live low voltage (LV) apparatus, not including overhead lines and underground cables in the workplace. It specifies the mandatory requirements of rescue from a live LV panel and how they apply in the context of transmission, distribution or rail work functions. It encompasses responsibilities for health, safety and risk management processes at all operative levels and adherence to safety practices as part of the normal way of doing work.
The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking of electrical work.
HLTAID009 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines, and applies to all workers who may be required to provide CPR, in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have the ability to read, write, speak and understand basic English.
Enrolment form & payment is required prior to training commencing.
Other Course Requirements
Students will be required to:
- present photo ID.
- declare any medical issue that may exclude them from full participation.
- wear PPE and safety footwear.
- be physically fit enough to complete 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR.
All training materials are supplied by Career Employment Group Inc.
Class Size
Minimum 4, maximum 12 applicants.
Schedule is subject to change if minimum class size is not met.
Course Length
1 x 4 hour day – training is a combination of theory and practical work.
Course Locations
Whyalla, Port Lincoln, Roxby Downs & Adelaide.
Delivery Mode
Full-time attendance at a group delivery in a venue conducted by a facilitator.
Course Fees
- Full Fee: $150.00
- CITB Member Fee: $70.00
Additional Information
On successful completion of this course, students will be issued with
- a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment for
- HLTAID009 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- UETDRRF004 – Provide Rescue from a Live LV Panel
- a competency card.
The Unique Student Identifier (USI) must be supplied and verified prior to issuance (www.usi.gov.au).
Questions
If you have any questions regarding this course or would like to enrol, please contact us via email at trainingpartnerships@ceg.net.au or phone 1300 885 697.