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UETTDRRF06 - Perform rescue from a live LV panel
HLTAID011 - Provide first aid

The First Aid and LVR course is essential if you are conducting live work or working with live switchboards.  The course covers the performance of rescue procedures from a live Low Voltage (LV) apparatus, not including overhead lines and underground cables in the workplace. 

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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.

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Completing the course will provide an individual with the skills and knowledge to carry out and complete the LV panel rescue procedures and to perform first aid (including CPR) on a casualty in a range of situations. It consists of real-life practical skills and knowledge to allow the participant to be assessed as competent in providing CPR in line with Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines as well as rescue procedures from a LV apparatus.

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Low voltage rescue comprises responsive operations that involve the saving of life, or prevention of injury during an incident or dangerous situation.

Unit Being Delivered

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The following unit(s) will be awarded to successful participants in this course. The certificate will be issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909

UETTDRRF06 - Perform rescue from a live LV panel

HLTAID011 - Provide first aid

Important information prior to enrolment

Course Delivery

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This course will be delivered in the workplace or at a TEST 'N' TAG ORANGE approved third party facility.

Entry Requirements

  • Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills including CPR (Important note: In order to issue an accredited certificate CPR must be performed on the floor for 2 minutes uninterrupted with no exemptions)

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  • Physical fitness to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills including manual handling in the rescue of a mock casualty

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

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  • Personal safety equipment (PPE) must be provided by the student and worn during practical sessions

Course duration

  • Face to Face – 10 hours (minimum) – full face to face course

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  • Blended delivery – 8 hours (minimum) face to face course – with the addition of 2-hour self-paced learning to be completed prior to attending the face to face course

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  • Refresher training – 7.5 hours (minimum) – conditions apply for this option, for example, you will need to provide previous current certificates.

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  • Online Training with Face to Face practical Assessment - 40 minutes (minimum) face to face assessment with the addition of self-paced learning to be completed prior to attending the face to face course.

Assessment requirements

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks. These are detailed in the sections following.

Certificate renewal requirements

Recommended renewal for HLTAID011 Provide first aid is every 3 years. (HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is 12 monthly)

 

UETTDRRF06 Perform a rescue from a live LV Panel - Industry standards for refresher training vary from state to state. Most states recommend refresher training for this unit every 12 months. No industry recommended renewal is identified on the certificate, employers are recommended to consult with stakeholders to identify appropriate training periods.

Course fees and payments

Course fees for this course is $185. Payments terms - Payments for individual participants is upfront unles prior agreements have been made. Refund policay and fee protection information can be found in the student handbook

Work placement

No work placement will be required as part of this course

Learners rights, responsibilities and support, including complaints

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 www.allenstraining.com.au for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

What happens at the course?

Learning activities

Delivery of course information and learning activities

Assessment Activities

Assessments conducted during face-to-face training session(s) include:

  • Performance tasks:

    • Perform CPR on an infant

    • Anaphylaxis (allergic reaction)

    • Choking with airway obstruction

    • Unconscious casualty

    • Bleeding & shock

    • Snake or funnel web spider bite

    • Sprains & fractures

    • Inspection and placement of rescue equipment and performing a rescue

  • Practical scenarios:

    • Perform CPR on an adult (DRSABCD)

    • Breathing difficulties - Asthma

    • Low voltage panel rescue

  • Theory assessment - A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions.

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