POLE TOP RESCUE
National Units of Competency
UETDRMP017 Perform pole top rescue
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform pole top rescue in an electricity supply industry (ESI) environment.
It includes the organisational workplace requirements for the inspection and use of pole top rescue equipment and how it applies to ESI workers to meet Work Health and Safety (OHS), mobility and mutual aid requirements.
Note: those holding an existing ESI or Electrotechnology qualification or equivalent meet the pre-requisite unit requirements.
Application and Relevance
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 meet WHS, mobility and mutual aid requirements. The course will provide participants with the skills to effectively deal with an emergency situation in the workplace that may require administering effective use of first aid skills, coupled with CPR.
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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Providing CPR and first aid
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Involvement of external emergency services
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Recognise an emergency and act to minimise immediate hazards to themselves and others
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Introduction to first aid principles including Electrical specific injury
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Assessing a cardiac emergency - DRSABCD principal
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Resuscitation techniques
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Using a defibrillator (AED)
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Undertake emergency care of a casualty
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Be respectful and recognise the need for accurate confidential records and reporting requirements that meet legislative and organisational needs.
Prerequisites
Evidence of completion of the following units of competency must be provided to training@zokal.com.au prior to entering this course.
HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Students should have an intermediate level of literacy and numeracy skills.
It is recommended that participants contact Zokal prior to their course if they have any concerns about their ability to complete the training.
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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4 Hours classroom, practical training and assessment
Course Logistics
Number of Participants: 10
Requirements: 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. Students are required to wear a hard hat and gloves during practical components of this course. Please bring them with you on the day.
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.