UETDRMP007 – Perform rescue from a live low voltage panel
This unit involves 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.
Note: Those holding an existing ESI or Electrotechnology qualification or equivalent meet the prerequisite unit requirements.
Refer to the UET Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide for equivalency definition.
The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace.
Other conditions may also apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.
Total Course Fees: $150
- Tuition Fees: $0
- Registration Fees: $0
- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
- UETDREL006 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker
Students must provide the evidence of the above mentioned completed Pre-requisites at the time of enrolment, as per the Training Package along with the following entry requirements:
- 18 years of age or over
- Australian/New Zealand citizen or permanent Australian resident.
- Have a valid Driver’s Licence, Photo Card
- Meet prescribed Language, Literacy and Numeracy requirements.
- Applicants should have basic knowledge of computer including MS Office skills (Word, Excel and Power Point).
- Bring your own device (BYOD)-All learners are expected to bring their own laptop with the Windows 7 operating system or higher. The College premises are equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi for the students’ usage.
- Pre-Training Review- All prospective students (the candidates) are interviewed through Phone or zoom and will have the course explained to them by a Student Services Officer. The purpose of this interview is to ensure the candidate understands the commitment of signing up to the course, entry requirements, course outcomes, and what is expected of the student during their studies with SkillWise Training. The review also aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience
- Participants are required to wear appropriate clothing including PPE (high visibility, long sleeved shirt, long trousers) and steel capped boots during the sessions.
Students must attend all training sessions.
- Inspection or rescue equipment
- Assessing hazards to rescuer, victim, and others
- Isolation procedures
- Maintaining SAD appropriate to rescue from a live LV panel
- Removing victim to safe location/place of safety
Before starting this course, you will be required to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) questionnaire. This quick questionnaire is used to determine your LLN skill level so that we can best support you in your studies.
All the sessions are planned to ensure that you have a mixture of practical and theoretical components, and those classes cater for a wide variety of learning styles.
Students are required to attend 2 hours of online training session through LMS Moodle prior to attending 6 hours of face-to-face training and assessment sessions.
Classroom settings will ensure full access to internet, whiteboards and trainer and assessor.
Students will be provided their learning and assessment materials through LMS, that they will use to develop their knowledge and understanding. All students will be provided with a range of learning support options and resources to help them achieve competency.
Assessment will be conducted individually/in groups. You will be provided with a Student Assessment Booklet for each unit of competency which includes:
Formative assessment
Is provided through class activities and observation.
Summative Assessment
All summative assessments are based on the principles of competency-based training and assessment. Students will be assessed in both theory and simulated practical skills.
A final summative assessment is conducted and recorded in the Assessment Kit.
You will be required to complete assessments in class.
All students will complete a language literacy and numeracy assessment upon enrolment to determine their learning support needs. All students will be provided with a range of learning support options and resources to help you achieve competency.
Where additional support needs have been identified an Individual Support Plan will be developed which may include:
- Mentoring from trainers
- Additional classes, tutorials, and workshops
- Computer and technology support
- Referral to external support services
- Reasonable adjustment to assessments
Provision of additional support services will be provided where necessary to enable students to participate in the same way as any other person regardless of whether support services have been required.
Students will be provided with all the equipment necessary for you to undertake training.
SkillWise Training does not offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for this course. Due to the duration and cost of this short course, RPL assessment would have limited value to participants
At the Completion of this unit, Students will be awarded with a “Statement of Attainment” which will include the details of the Units of Competency that student has achieved competency after completing this.
It is recommended UETDRMP007 is refreshed every 12 months. This is a requirement for many trades such as electrical trades. If you are in doubt, contact your professional body or employer for advice.
For more information, please contact our friendly Student Support Officer at 03 9967 0737 or email your query at info@skillwisetraining.edu.au
