LVR Low Voltage Rescue + CPR (1/2 Day)
National Units of Competency
Application and Relevance
LVR has a 12-month validity and must be completed every 12 months by anyone working LIVE.CPR has a 12-month validity in accordance with the National Resuscitation Council guidelines.
ESI employees are required to maintain currency in this Unit for authorisation/approval to work on ESI Networks.
Electricity Supply Industry workers who undertake the installation and/or maintenance of network infrastructure which requires workers to Perform rescue from a live LV panel and CPR, to meet WHS, mobility and mutual aid requirements.
This Competency Standard Unit covers the performance of rescue procedures from live Low Voltage (LV) apparatus. 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.
This course provides participants with the confidence and competence required to perform CPR on an unconscious casualty, in the context of those having suffered electrocution.
Course Content
Topics include but are not limited to:
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Inspection of rescue equipment
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Placement of rescue equipment
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Assessing and controlling hazards to rescuer, victim and others
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Isolation procedures where appropriate
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Knowledge and maintenance of Safe Approach Distances (SAD’s) appropriate to rescue from a live LV panel
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Low voltage panel rescue
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Removing victim to safe location / place of safety
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Providing CPR and first aid
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Involvement of external emergency services
Prerequisites
Participants will need oral communication skills in order to make an accurate verbal report to emergency services and workplace supervisor.
Students must complete and return the PRE-ENROLMENT QUESTIONNAIRE prior to attending the course.
Students must have a reasonable level of physical fitness due to the task requirements of this course.
Re-accreditation:
Participants require refresher training every 12 months in order to maintain satisfactory levels of emergency preparedness and stay current in CPR.
Inclusions
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Training conducted by experienced first aid specialist trainer/assessor
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Associated documentation
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Manual, Manikins or actors for role playing scenarios
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Mobile phone or other communications equipment
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First aid gloves and masks
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Water and/or hydrogel
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Bandages, padding and splints
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Incident reports
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8 Hours classroom, practical training and assessment
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LVR Kit
Course Logistics
Number of Participants: 10
Requirement: Provide UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIER (USI number) and ID
Students must have industry experience.
Students must have reasonable level of physical fitness due to the task requirements of this course.
Students must complete and return the PRE-ENROLMENT QUESTIONNAIRE prior to attending for the course
Equipment: All training materials are supplied by Zokal Safety Training
Meals: Full Day Courses – Lunch will be provided and light refreshments will be provided at morning break (only on our premises). Half Day Courses – Light refreshments will be provided at morning break (only on our premises)
Dress: Students are required to wear CLEAN clothing appropriate for the workplace and CLEAN covered shoes.
All other equipment used will be supplied by Zokal Safety Training.
PARTICIPANTS MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUNICATE IN ENGLISH, AND MUST BE ABLE TO FILL OUT ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION.
Assessment Methods
This is a competency-based program with progressive assessment throughout the course, including written and oral questions relating to underpinning knowledge. Please let us know if there are any issues that your Zokal trainer should be aware of. These may include:
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Language, literacy and numeracy
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Physical limitations such as hearing, vision or mobility concerns
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Anything that may affect your experience in the training course.
Award Issued
Nationally recognised accreditation such as a wallet card and Statement of Attainment Certificate for the units of competency will be issued on satisfactory completion of all assessments. Zokal Safety Training Pty Ltd RTO Code 9126.