UETDRRF004 – Perform rescue from a live LV panel (Superseded)

3 hours (full course)

Surf Life Saving Queensland Education is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO Provider 2804)

UETDRRF004 – Perform rescue from a live LV panel (Superseded) course is aimed at individuals working in the electrical industry who wish to gain low voltage switch board rescue and resuscitation skills and knowledge for their workplace.

The course is specifically designed for participants requiring qualifications as Safety Observers for live low voltage switchboard work.

A person completing this course is able to conduct a Low Voltage Rescue of a casualty and carry out CPR.

There are currently no openings available for this course.

certfication

On successfully completing the training and assessment, participants will obtain a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the following units of competency:

  • UETDRRF004 – Perform rescue from a live LV panel (Superseded)

NOTE: This unit of competency has a requirement that the participants must be able to demonstrate a minimum of 2min of CPR on a manikin placed on the floor as part of the assessment.

Course Outline

LVR Component

PREPARE TO PERFORM RESCUE PROCEDURES FROM LIVE LV PANEL

  • Instruction in hazards and risk control measures for specific work functions and work areas are identified and obtained
  • Electricity isolation point is identified and labelled, where appropriate
  • Tools and emergency equipment are checked for safety, functionality and placed in an accessible location to facilitate response and rescue according to established procedures

CARRY OUT RESCUE FROM LIVE LV PANEL

  • Workplace procedures and work instructions for controlling risk are followed
  • Workplace procedures for accessing and isolating the LV panel and removing the victim, where necessary, from contact with live apparatus are followed
  • Workplace procedures for applying cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), if required at the site, and gaining access to treatment by a medical professional, if necessary, are followed
  • The worksite is secured and entry controlled until appropriate authorities inspect and release the site

COMPLETE THE LV PANEL RESCUE PROCEDURE

  • Processes for reporting accidents and/or incidents to authorised personnel are confirmed in accordance with established procedures

 

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