Overview

The CPR and LVR 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.

Completing the course will provide an individual with the skills and knowledge to carry out and complete the LV panel rescue procedures and to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a casualty in a range of situations. It consists of real-life practical skills and knowledge to allow the participant to be assessed as competent in providing CPR in line with Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines as well as rescue procedures from a LV apparatus.

Low voltage rescue comprises responsive operations that involve the saving of life, or prevention of injury during an incident or dangerous situation.

Pre-requisites:
Nil

Co-requisites:
Nil

Pre-entry Requirements:
Long sleeves and long pants, Appropriate safety footwear
USI

Content:

  • Electrical safety information
  • Assess the incident scene
  • Conduct a primary assessment
  • Rescue principles
  • Correct use of the low voltage rescue kit
  • Maintain and use safety/rescue equipment
  • Management of injuries
  • Conduct D-R-S-A-B-C-D
  • Provide CPR on adults
  • Roll patient into recovery position
  • Handover to medical personnel

Unit of Competency

  • UETDRRF004 - Perform rescue from a live LV panel
  • HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Assessment:
Participants learning outcomes will be assessed using practical activities designed to simulate the work environment as well as written questions as appropriate. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be issued with a Statement of Attainment.

Delivery Method:

Face to Face - 4 Hours

Payments:

  • Please contact us for individual course fees
  • Refund and fee protection policy – Please refer to the student handbook.

Location: 

  • Hobart - 3 Maxwell Street Moonah
  • Launceston - 332 Hobart Road Youngtown