Combined HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and 

UETDRRF004 Perform Rescue from a Live LV Panel

 

Outcome: Nationally recognised statement of atttainment

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Course Duration: 4-6 hours (experience, competency and class size dependent)

 

Location: Onsite or offsite, statewide

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Pre-requisites: Must be 16 years of age and possess good language, literacy and numeracy skills

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What to bring: USI Number (https://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-your-usi). Biscuits, tea, coffee and drinks are provided. There are many takeaway food options nearby or feel free to bring your own lunch

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PPE requirements: Safety boots, long pants and Hi Vis short/long sleeve shirt.

 

CPR Unit Description

• Respond to an Emergency situation

• Perform CPR procedures

• Communicate details of the incident

• Review the incident

 

CPR Unit Application 

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines.

This unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide CPR, in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.

Specific licensing/regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities.

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LVR Unit Description

• Prepare to perform rescue procedures from live LV panel 

• Carry out rescue from live LV panel

• Complete the LV panel rescue procedure

 

LVR Unit Application

This unit covers the performance of rescue procedures from 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.

The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking of electrical work.

Other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.