Course Overview:

This unit of competency provides training for all persons involved in electrical work the skills and knowledge required to rescue a person in contact with low voltage electrical conductors and equipment, and relevant first aid procedures.

Prerequisites:

Students must be over 16 years of age.

There are no pre-requisites or co-requisites for this unit of competency.

Enrolment:

Contact IRFA for course booking details.

Duration:

4 hours face to face training.

Participants Materials:

First Aid Guide

Assessment Criteria:

Throughout the course participants must demonstrate ongoing competency during a seriesof practical skills evaluation and written assessment.

Requirements for Completion:

100% attendance and participation

Award Issued:

On successful completion of the course, the participant will receive a Statement of Attainment, which is valid for 6 months. 

This course is nationally recognised through inclusion on the National Training Information Service (NTIS). It is WorkCover approved in every state.

Award Type:

Unit of Competency

Target Audience:

UEE07 Electrotechnology Training Package

Partial Completion:

In partial completion of HLT21107 Certificate II in Emergency Medical Service First Response

Course Competencies:

39253QLD Low Voltage Electrical Work Rescue

• Safe use of the rescue kit
• Maintenance of rescue equipment
• Safe use of a fire blanket
• Procedures and precautions to be undertaken when performing low voltage rescue
• Removal of a victim from the source of injurys
• Movement of an unconscious victim to a clear safe area
• The one man drag method
  

HLTCPR201A Perform CPR

• Apply Emergency Action Plan – Identify the DRSABCD Process
• Perform CPR
  

Course Outcomes:

At the completion of this course each participant will be able to:

39253QLD Low Voltage Electrical Work Rescue

• Quickly assess a hazardous electrical situation.
• Take appropriate action to protect themselves and any victim of electrocution.
• Rescue an electrocuted person without endangering themself or others.
• Take appropriate action to prevent further damage to others.
• Manage bleeding.
• Manage burns.
  

HLTCPR201A Perform CPR

• · Recognise and respond to an emergency situation.
• · Communicate details of the incident.
• · Respond to signs of an unconscious patient.
• · Indication for CPR.
• · Demonstrate the use of the DRSABCD emergency action plan.
• · Perform effective CPR.
• · Safe manual handling.

Cost:

Cost per person $75.00

   Please note that training can be organised for your workplace at your venue at times that are convenient for you.

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