UETDRRF004 – Perform rescue from a live LV panel

This Competency Standard Unit covers the performance of rescue procedures from live Low Voltage (LV) apparatus, not including overhead lines and underground cables in the work place. 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

This unit is ALWAYS delivered following and in combination with the HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Our Paramedical trainers will provide you with the best training available

Courses are available throughout Sydney, Newcastle and the Central Coast.

Please phone our office and discuss your needs with a staff member. 

Electricity Supply Industry workers who undertake the installation and/or maintenance of network infrastructure which requires workers to Perform rescue from a live LV panel and CPR, to meet OHS, mobility and mutual aid requirements.

Candidates must hold and shall be current in the unit:

HLTAID009        Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

This unit is always delivered just prior to the Live LV course so it is not required to be obtained prior to the workshop day.

Nationally Recognised unit/s of Competence. Upon successful completion of all assessments and full attendance at the course, participants will be awarded:

UETDRRF004 Perform rescue from a live LV panel

All participants must hold a current HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification. Only basic numeracy and literacy skills are needed to attend this course. Access to a computer with internet, as well as basic computer skills is required for completion of this unit

Attendance and successful completion of the HLTAID009 Provide CPR unit is required prior to attempting this unit

If you have ANY special needs ( eg, language / literacy / numeracy difficulties, physical disabilities etc ) that you think may impact on your ability to complete this training please let us know prior to enrolling. 

CPR refresher and refresher in this unit is required annually or as specified by your employer. Some organisations require this unit to be refreshed every 6 months

Face to face training is approx. 3 hours 

It is required that you watch the CPR videos as well as read the first aid book available on our website to aid in your understanding of CPR and first aid.

There will be a short quiz at the beginning of the course on the information contained in the videos, this is to enable the trainer to better guide the content of the course for you.

There is some theory and practical assessment to ensure that the participant has gained the required knowledge and confidence in the skills covered in the unit. A reasonable level of physical fitness is also required to complete this unit as participants will be required to drag a 30kg manikin using a rescue crook.

Anyone with any injury or condition that may be affected by dragging a heavy manikin should not attempt this unit