UETSS00047 – Perform Rescue from a Live LV Panel and CPR

Unit List

UETDRRF004 – Perform rescue from a live LV panel

HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Overview

This Skill Set is for individuals who perform rescues from live low voltage (LV) panels and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the context of transmission, distribution or rail work functions.

UETDRRF004

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.

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

HLTAID009

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines.

This unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide CPR, in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.

Specific licensing /regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific academic entry requirements for this skillset.

Applicants for this skillset are expected to:

  • Have a demonstrated capacity in learning, reading, writing, oracy and numeracy competencies to Level 2 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). See Australian Core Skills Framework.

The above requirements could be demonstrated by applicants in a variety of ways such as:

  • Having completed secondary school to year 10;
  • Verified references from an employer indicating that the applicant has demonstrated the above requirements in their workplace;
  • Via an interview process that assesses the applicant’s skills.

Work Placement Requirements

Not required

Licencing Requirements

Not required

Other Course Requirements

Students must wear full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Students must be physically fit enough to complete 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR

Course Length

Course length is 4 hours

Course Locations

Whyalla, Port Lincoln, Roxby Downs

Delivery Modes Available

Full-time attendance at a group delivery in a venue conducted by a facilitator

Course Fees

Total course cost $150.00 or $70.00 with CITB funding

Questions

If you have any questions regarding this course or would like to enrol, please contact us on:
Phone: 1300 885 697
Email: trainingpartnerships@ceg.net.au

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