* Remote travel is additional to the course cost, and will be quoted on request.
Fees are payable though the website at time of booking and may be tax deductible to eligible students. All fees must be paid before a Certificate or Statement of Attainment is issued. Pre-payment secures your enrolment for this course.
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
Additional information on this UETTDRRF06 Perform rescue from a live LV panel + HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation units of competency, can be found at Training.gov.au.
Entry requirements:
Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills including CPR (Important note: In order to issue an accredited certificate CPR must be performed on the floor with no exemptions). Physical fitness to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills including manual handling in the rescue of a mock casualty. Sufficient English language, literacy, numeracy and visual interpretation skills to successfully complete the course. Personal safety equipment (PPE) must be provided by the student and worn during practical sessions
Training and assessment arrangements:
This accredited course is delivered in one five and a half (5.5) hour session, this is a minimum timeframe, duration may extend to ensure learners completion.
The course is conducted in English with training delivered face to face, either on site or at our training rooms, at a time to suit the facility or the majority of the participants. The course includes audio visual and written materials, and industry and individual participants are encouraged to include policies, procedures and documentation from their workplace, to better contextualise the learning.
- 5.5hr course with on-line learning completed prior to the one-day practical workshop. This delivery method is best suited to students who are confident in learning online and have basic computer skills.
- Other course formats we deliver courses in various formats to meet the needs of workplaces and the participants, please contact us to discuss your needs.
Includes an on-line learning and knowledge assessment (including video and written material) to be completed prior to the face to face session. The on-line work can be progressed in one or multiple logon/logoff sessions, providing a self paced flexible method of learning the theory of Leading an ECO in the comfort of one's own home, at work, or wherever an internet connection is available. It is essential that you can use a reliable computer and have internet access.
During the course we will work with you on your in-class work, where you will be assessed applying your knowledge and skills, during various realistic emergency scenario’s.
Our educator assesses the participants application of skills and knowledge throughout the face to face session, through scenario, skill stations, written assessment and evacuation undertaken during the session.
We encourage you to bring your stories into the training session, to discuss your roles and responsibilities, overview your policies and procedures and review Emergency processes from your workplace.
| Before the course (emailed) | During the course |
- Open your Course email;
- Complete the online Safety Checklist
- Follow your emailed log-in link, create your password, then log-in and verify your enrolment info.
- Complete your ALLENS online knowledge learning & assessment (allow approx. 2-3hrs to complete), a modern web browser is required.
These must be completed and marked as satisfactory at least two (2) days prior to the course. | - CPR and Simulated Emergency Scenario with verbal incident report & debrief
- Inspection and placement of rescue equipment and perform a Low voltage panel rescue.
You will have opportunities to discuss and reflect on your performance during the course, to support you to provide first aid appropriately. |
We send your emails and reminder sms messages to your nominated mobile and email contact (as you provide in your enrolment form), please ensure you check your junk and spam email folders.
Students under 14 years of age must provide written permission to attend the course from their parent or guardian.
Educators and learning support:
Training is conducted in English and participants should possess functional written and spoken English skills. The course is delivered by local, Industry experts and qualified Tutors, who hold a current Police Clearance, understand the context of practice and embrace the principles of cultural safety in their teaching.
The course may be delivered with the knowledge assessment completed in class and assessed in a format supportive of the needs of ESL participants, and delivered in remote locations where workplace or other time restrictions preclude a single session attendance. If requiring a full face to face session, please discuss this with our office prior to booking. Those not completing the on-line pre-course assessment, will be completing a hardcopy assessment in class, allow additional 2hrs to complete.
Course fee:
Fees are payable though the website or at our office by credit card (Visa/MC), cash or purchase order, and may be tax deductible to eligible students. Should the NT Government and industry bodies make Scholarships available, we will assist you to apply.
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- Classes on campus or at your workplace, on schedule or after hours
- Class size is limited to a max of 12 participants - unless otherwise arranged
- Learning program integrated with the development or review of Emergency Plans is price on application
- Remote travel is additional to the course cost, and will be quoted on request
Course subjects:
All aspects of this course will be undertaken in accordance with legislative requirements, organisational policies and procedures and accepted safe practices.
Participants in this course will learn how to effectively
- Applying Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements
- Communicating with occupants, emergency personnel and stakeholders
- Complying with facility policies and procedures
- Giving and following instruction
- Prepare to perform rescue procedures from live LV panel
- Inspect and place rescue equipment
- Carry out rescue from live LV panel
- Identify and label the isolation point
- Perform a rescue from a low voltage (LV) panel in accordance with workplace procedures
- Reporting facility emergency response
- Perform CPR procedures
- Respond appropriately in the event of regurgitation or vomiting
- Manage the unconscious breathing casualty
- Follow the prompts of an automated external defibrillator (AED)
- Demonstrated safe manual handling techniques
- Communicate details of the incident
Additional information
Additional information on accredited training can be found at Training.gov.au.
Remote travel is additional to the course cost, and will be quoted on request.
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