UETDRMP007 – Perform rescue from a live low voltage panel

The UETDRMP007 – Perform rescue from a live low voltage panel course provides the skills to perform rescue procedures from low voltage (LV) apparatus, not including overhead lines and underground cables in the workplace. It describes the mandatory requirements of rescue from a live LV panel and how they apply in the context of transmission, distribution or rail work functions. The course will cover 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. This course is aimed at personnel or participants wishing to gain employment involving live work or working with live switchboards. Low voltage rescue comprises responsive operations that involve the saving of life, or prevention of injury during an incident or dangerous situation. Licensing requirements for undertaking electrical work in the workplace may apply.

Course information:

• Pre-requisites

   

  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

Award issued:

• participants who are deemed competent upon completing all the course requirements (theory and practical assessments) will receive a Statement of Attainment in:
  • UETDRMP007 – Perform rescue from a live low voltage panel

Course requirements:

• all participants must have a moderate level of English to be able to complete the course
• all participants must hold 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

Course duration:

• Face to Face Delivery: 6 hours 30 minutes in the classroom
• Blended Delivery: 2 hours self-paced eLearning, 5 hours 45 minutes in the classroom
• Online Delivery: 2 hours self-paced eLearning, 5 hours 45 minutes in the classroom

Assessment requirements:  

Participants will be provided with an assessment workbook that contains the theory assessments and details of the practical assessments.

• the theory assessment consists of multiple-choice quizzes
• the practical assessment consists of practical exercises, workplace-based scenarios
• Topics included in the assessments:
  • Appropriate use of rescue kit
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills
  • Conduct risk assessment
  • Inspection of rescue equipment
  • Follow isolation procedures
  • Communicate with external emergency services
  • Identify voltage and isolate the source of electricity
  • Report and document incident

Essential outcomes:

• Prepare to perform rescue procedures from live LV panel
• Carry out rescue from live LV panel
• Complete the LV panel rescue procedure

Recognition of Prior Learning

All individual students are offered the opportunity to apply for RPL, please see the Participant Handbook or enquire via the ‘Enquire Now’ link below for the procedure on how to apply. Certain units of competency may not be eligible for recognition of prior learning (RPL). These exclusions may be due to regulatory, assessment, or practical requirements that cannot be satisfied through RPL.  

Cost:  From $150 per participant when conducted at suitable locations as determined by Aspen Medical Training Academy.  For quoting at your desired location, send us an enquiry via the ‘Enquire now’ link below.

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