Course Set - Provide First Aid & Perform Low Voltage Rescue

This course covers 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.

Completing the course will provide an individual with the skills and knowledge to carry out and complete the LV panel rescue procedure and to provide a first aid response to a casualty in a range of situations, in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.

Due to the high-risk nature of the industry, the program is regarded as a mandatory requirement for specific industries in which employees are required to develop or maintain their professional skills.

This unit of competency stands alone and incorporates the content of the following units:

• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

• UETDRMP007 Perform a rescue from a live LV panel

This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909 by Emergency Ready Academy 

The following units will be included in your certificate:

• HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid

• HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

• UETDRMP007 - Perform rescue from a live low voltage panel

• HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider. 

An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

• Provide evidence of holding the required pre-requisite unit of either UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations (or a current, unrestricted electrical licence), codes and practices in the workplace, OR UETDREL006 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker, OR an existing ESI or Electrotechnology qualification (or equivalent), obtained prior to commencing this training.

• Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills including CPR and performing rescue breathing techniques on manikins Physical fitness to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills including manual handling in the rescue of a mock casualty

• Sufficient English language, literacy, numeracy and visual interpretation skills to successfully complete the course

• Protective footwear/safety shoes and comfortable/practical clothing must be provided by the student and worn during the practical sessions

Important note: In order to issue an accredited certificate, CPR must be performed on the floor with no exemptions. Participants will be required to demonstrate rescue breathing techniques on manikins. Participants will not have the opportunity to request an exemption from providing rescue breaths if they wish to gain a competent result in the Unit of Competency and/or qualification.

Refresher min. duration

450 Minutes

Blended min. duration

N/A

Face-to-face min. duration

540 Minutes

Online with face-to-face min. duration

90 Minutes

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks. 

The units have the following recommended renewal periods:

• HLTAID009 - This certificate has an industry recommended renewal period of 12 months

• HLTAID011 - This certificate has an industry recommended renewal period of 36 months

• UETDRMP007 - This certificate has an industry recommended renewal period of 12 months 

• HLTAID010 - This certificate has an industry recommended renewal period of 36 months

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. 

Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals. 

Practical demonstrations:

• Adult CPR (including the use of an AED)

• Infant CPR

• Anaphylaxis

• Asthma

• Choking

• Non-life-threatening-bleeding, minor wound cleaning & shock

• Nosebleed

• Fractures & dislocations

• Sprains and strains

• Envenomation

• Inspection and placement of rescue equipment

• Perform a Low Voltage rescue 

• Complete an incident report form

Theory assessment:

• A written exam consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions