Which one do you need?
About low voltage rescue
Both courses cover the skills and knowledge to perform a rescue from live low voltage (LV) electrical apparatus in an electrical industry environment. They do not cover overhead lines or underground cables.
They include the organisational workplace requirements for inspecting and using live LV panel rescue equipment, and how these apply to electricity supply industry (ESI) workers and electrical industry workers to meet work health and safety (WHS) or occupational health and safety (OHS), mobility and mutual aid requirements.
You learn to review site-specific hazards, follow isolation processes and carry out the LV panel rescue procedure safely, under network operator conditions. CPR and first aid are taught in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines and, for first aid, other Australian national peak clinical bodies.
Because of the high-risk nature of the industry, this training is regarded as a mandatory requirement for specific industries and roles where employees need to develop or maintain their professional skills.
LVR and CPR (HLTAID009 and UETDRMP018)
This course combines the LV panel rescue procedure with performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a casualty in a range of situations. It combines practical skills and theory so you can be assessed as competent in both.
- Units of competency: HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation; UETDRMP018 Perform rescue from a live low voltage panel
- Duration: 5 hours face-to-face
- Price: $180.00 (GST free)
- Renewal: HLTAID009, 12 months; UETDRMP018, 12 months
- Assessment: adult CPR; infant CPR; inspect and position the LVR kit and equipment; a simulated rescue from a live LV panel; a written theory assessment of multiple-choice questions
LVR and first aid (HLTAID011 and UETDRMP018)
This course combines the LV panel rescue procedure with a first aid response to a casualty in a range of situations. It also covers using industry-standard PPE and rescue equipment, safe approach distances, site-specific hazard review, isolation processes and emergency response requirements.
- Units of competency: HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation; HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support; HLTAID011 Provide First Aid; UETDRMP018 Perform rescue from a live low voltage panel
- Duration: 1 day face-to-face
- Price: $180.00 (GST free)
- Renewal: HLTAID009, 12 months; HLTAID010, 36 months; HLTAID011, 36 months; UETDRMP018, 12 months
Assessment tasks:
- Adult CPR, including defibrillation and managing an unconscious breathing casualty
- Infant CPR
- Medical, trauma and environmental tasks: anaphylaxis, asthma, choking, non-life-threatening bleeding with minor wound cleaning and shock, nosebleed, fractures and dislocations, sprains and strains and envenomation (snake or funnel-web spider bite)
- Inspect and position the LVR kit and equipment
- A simulated rescue from a live LV panel
- A first aid incident report form
- A written theory assessment of multiple-choice questions
Course details for both options
- Delivery: at our training centre (Level 1, 31-37 Macquarie Street, Dubbo), or at your workplace or a venue you organise
- Online learning: where an online with face-to-face option is offered, the online pre-course learning and theory assessment takes about 1.5 hours
- Assessment: both written and practical assessment tasks
- Evidence of identity: an official form of photo identification, such as a driver licence, passport or student ID
- Physical requirements: you must be physically able to do the practical skills. To issue an accredited certificate, CPR must be performed on the floor, with no exemptions.
Entry requirements and support
To complete the course you need these language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills:
- Learning: follow instructions, ask for help and learn from feedback
- Reading: read short texts such as signs and step-by-step instructions
- Writing: write short notes or fill out a simple form
- Oral communication: listen carefully and speak clearly in a classroom
- Numeracy: count and use simple numbers
- Digital literacy: use a mobile phone or basic device to read messages, follow online instructions, complete online forms and access learning resources
When you enrol you complete a short self-evaluation against these core skills, so your trainer knows about any extra support you may need. For online learning you need a computer, smartphone, tablet or other device with internet access. The online learning is in the student portal, and support is available if you need it.
Enrolment with Allens Training
These courses are delivered and assessed by Orana Skills Centre on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd, RTO 90909. Your enrolment is with Allens Training. The student handbook sets out your rights and responsibilities, including complaints and appeals.
In-house training
We run public and in-house LVR and first aid courses at a time that suits your workforce, at your workplace anywhere in NSW and Australia. Contact us to arrange a course for your electrical team.
Keep your first aid kits stocked
Our first aid kit restock service puts a QR label on each kit. Workers scan it and log what they used, and we post the replacements to that site every week: one parcel per kit, one monthly invoice.
