UETDRRF004 + HLTAID009

About this course

This course is a combined skill set covering the skills and knowledge required to rescue a person in contact with low voltage live electrical conductors and equipment and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with current Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines.
It will help you to understand your safety obligations stated in the Electrical and Safety legislation and regulations for employers and employees working in electrical industries.
On successful completion of this course you will be awarded the following unit of competency:

• UETDRRF004 – Perform rescue from a live LV panel
• HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

(Click for more unit info at training.gov.au)

It will help you to understand your safety obligations stated in the Electrical and Safety legislation and regulations for employers and employees working in electrical industries.

Course Content

Our LVR/CPR course includes the most up-to-date basic life support principles including:

• Understanding cardiac arrest
• Managing an unconscious casualty
• Performing CPR on adults and infants
• Using a defibrillator (AED)
• Legal issues around providing CPR
• Infection control and reporting
• Preparing for a rescue from a live LV panel
• Hazards and risk control measures
• Electricity isolation procedures
• Tools and emergency equipment safety checks
• Care, maintenance and use of an LVR kit
• Carrying out a live LV Panel rescue (Low Voltage Rescue) according to workplace procedures and instructions
• Safely removing a victim from contact with live apparatus
• Workplace procedures for applying CPR
• Securing the worksite and controlling entry
• Maintaining safe distance approaches
• Reporting procedures for an LV panel rescue event

HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is a prerequisite for UETDRRF004 – Perform rescue from a live LV panel you must have successfully completed all training and assessment will be for the CPR unit prior to commencing the LVR unit.

Course Components

1. Online learning and assessment (up to 1.5 hours to complete)
   The online video learning component allows you the time and space to learn and complete theory assessment at your own pace, when and wherever you want! Actual duration of this component will vary depending on your past experience and knowledge.
   You will need access to a computer and the internet to complete this part of your course. If this is difficult for you we can arrange access for you – just give us a call!
   You must have successfully completed the online assessment prior to attending the practical face to face component of the course.
2. Face-to-face practical workshop (2.5 hours duration)
   This face-to-face practical session gives you the opportunity to learn the applied skills, practice them and receive trainer feedback and then complete assessment tasks.

Course Requirements

To successfully complete this course, you must:

• 14 to 17 years learners must email or bring signed under 18 years consent form
• Have Literacy skills to read and interpret statutory signage, warning signs and instructions regarding the use of first aid and CPR materials such as face shields, and Automated External Defibrillators.
• Have the ability to complete a workplace Incident Report.
• Have numeracy skills to perform simple calculations with regard to the rate of chest compressions and rescue breathing.
• Have a level of oral communication that enables them to make accurate verbal reports to emergency response services and workplace supervisors.
• Have the physical ability to meet the following evidence requirements:
  • Perform at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (5 cycles of both compressions and breaths) on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor
  • Perform at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles both compressions and breaths) on an infant resuscitation manikin placed on a firm surface

You also have to be able to complete the online learning and assessment section of the course. However, if you do not have access to or lack confidence in using a computer and/or the internet you can contact our office and make arrangements for the access and support you require.

Participants under the age of 18 are required to provide a consent form completed by their legal guardian.

If you are concerned about any of the above requirements, please contact us to discuss your concerns and find out what support options are available.

Assesments

You will be required to complete three types of assessments for this course:

1. Online interactive theory assessment
2. Online Report
3. Demonstration of practical skills (classroom based)

 CPR Learners Practical Assessment Guide
 LVR Learners Practical Assessment Guide

If you are unhappy about any assessment result it is best to first speak to your assessor to arrange a reassessment. If you are still unhappy with the process we have an Appeals Procedure for you to follow, details can be found in our Learner Handbook / Complaints and Appeals.

Certificates

On successful completion of the training and assessment activities, we will issue a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment (certificate) in the following skillset
UETSS00047 – Perform Rescue from a Live LV Panel and CPR
which includes the units:

• HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• UETDRRF004 – Perform rescue from a live LV panel

This Statement of Attainment will be emailed in electronic PDF format to your nominated email address within two business days of successful completion of all course components, providing all online and practical competencies are met.

Learner Support

If you have any special learning or physical needs please contact us prior to attending your course and we can discuss suitable support options. This includes Language, Literacy or Numeracy (LLN) needs or difficulties accessing a computer and/or the internet to complete the online learning and assessment.
If you are concerned that your language, literacy or numeracy skills will not be sufficient to complete the course, you can complete our online interactive LLN assessment. You will be required to log-in and create a learner account. We will get back to you with the results and discuss any required support we can provide or refer you to other suitable support agencies.
The LLN tool can be found HERE

Please note: you must have the physical ability to complete the application of CPR as stated in the Course Requirements.