UETDRRF004 – Perform a rescue from a live LV Panel
The Low Voltage Panel Rescue 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.
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.
Low voltage rescue comprises responsive operations that involve the saving of life, or prevention of injury during an incident or dangerous situation.
Mode of Delivery: Face to face training in a classroom environment.
Location: Pilbara First Aid’s premises
All courses are delivered face to face, with some online learning, they can be delivered on site at your work place or at Pilbara First Aid’s premises.
All courses are delivered in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines.
See also: Resus.org.au ARC Guidelines – – TAC WA Qualification Attainment – – ASQA Qualification Attainment
Entry Requirements
- Prerequisite – This course has a prerequisite of HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Physical fitness – Participants must have the physical capacity to complete a practical demonstration of a simulated LV panel rescue.
Course Duration:
- Face to Face – 3 hours (minimum) – full face to face course
- Refresher training – 2 hours (minimum) – conditions apply for this option, for example, you will need to provide previous current certificates.
Renewal Requirements:
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.
Cost: Please refer to our booking calendar for individual course fees
Learning Activities:
Delivery of course information and learning activities.
Assessment Activities:
Assessments conducted during face-to-face training session(s) include:
- Performance tasks – Inspection and placement of rescue equipment and performing a rescue
- Simulated scenario – Low voltage panel rescue
- Theory assessment – A written exam consisting of short answer and multiple-choice questions. All questions must be completed.
Course Refund and Transfer Policy
Refund Policy and Cancellation: details can be found on page 16 of the Allens Training Student Handbook
A full refund will be provided if:
- Pilbara First Aid cancels a class and cannot nominate a suitable attendance date; or
- A notice is given by the participant at least five (5) working days prior to the commencement of the course
Note: Refunds may require a written request
A transfer may be permitted if:
- The first aid course is completed within three (3) months of original course date (the course transfer will incur a $20.00 administration fee)
No refund or transfer will be given:
- If the class has already commenced
- If no notice is provided
- If pre course online work is not completed with 60 days of completions of course – the student competency status will be updated to ‘abandoned’. and they will need to rebook, repay and attend the course again.
Note: A cancellation fee will apply if: A cancellation, or request to transfer the training to another date, is received less than 5 business days before the course commencement, after a course has commenced or no participants attend the course as scheduled. The cancellation fee is the cost of the course.