Course Description
This course provides an opportunity for Electrical Workers to gain skills in low voltage electrical rescue and resuscitation. It meets the requirement of Regulation 68 of the Electricity (General) Regulations 2012 which requires that “persons who carry out, or help in carrying out electrical work, to be suitably trained in rescue and resuscitation in accordance with the requirements of the Technical Regulator”. To ensure that high standards of response are maintained in the event of an electrical incident, the Technical Regulator requires electrical workers to be assessed every 12 months.
This course also meets the requirement of the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012, which requires an electrical safety observer to have current (within 12 months) skills in rescue and resuscitation.
Course Content
- Prepare to perform rescue procedures form live LV panel
- Carry out and complete rescue from live LV panel
- Respond to an emergency
- Perform CPR
- Communicate details of the incident
Course Requirements
Participants are required to have the following:
Materials –
- Pens/pencils
- Photo ID
Clothing –
- Wear normal work clothes including
- Covered footwear (steel capped boots preferred)
- Long sleeve shirt
- Long pants or overall
Please note: it is a requirement of this course that all participants must undertake practical demonstration of CPR on the floor on a manikin for 2 minutes.
Course Outcomes
On completion of this course, the participant will be able to competently:
- Prepare and carryout a rescue from a live LV Panel
- Understand their responsibility in the health safety and risk management process
- Recognise situations where CPR is required
- Carry out CPR in line with ARC guidelines
- Communicate details of an incident
A Statement of Attainment and wallet card for the following units of competency will be issued to participants after successful completion by PEER Education Employment & Training Pty Ltd (45744).
- HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- UETDRRF004 - Perform rescue from a live LV panel
Entry Requirements
There are no pre-entry requirements for this course.
Delivery Method
This course contains both theory and practical learning activities.
You are required to attend on site at PEER to complete this course.
CITB Subsidy available if you hold a current CITB Number.
ABOUT CITB (CITB | Construction Industry Training Board)
CITB is a whole-of-industry led organisation that provides support to attract, train and retain South Australian building and construction workers by providing leadership in training and skills development. The CITB provides access to subsidised training for apprentices, their employers and workers in the industry.
SHORT COURSE TRAINING
The objective of CITB’s Short Course Training program is to raise the level of skill in the construction industry workforce by engaging Eligible Persons in training and skill development activities. CITB facilitates training opportunities and endeavours to ensure that CITB funded training meets both quality standards and industry requirements.
Each financial year, Eligible Persons with an approved CITB number can obtain up to $3,000 of training subsidies off any CITB endorsed short course, with a CITB endorsed training provider.
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Course Dates
Please select your course date.
Start Date | Classes | Units | Location | Cost | |
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Fri 17th Jan 2025 at 8:00AM | 1 class | 2 units | PEER - Albert Park | CITB Funding $75.00 $150.00 | Register |
Mon 20th Jan 2025 at 8:00AM | 1 class | 2 units | PEER - Albert Park | CITB Funding $75.00 $150.00 | Register |
Wed 22nd Jan 2025 at 8:00AM | 1 class | 2 units | PEER - Albert Park | CITB Funding $75.00 $150.00 | Register |
Fri 31st Jan 2025 at 8:00AM | 1 class | 2 units | PEER - Albert Park | CITB Funding $75.00 $150.00 | Register |
Tue 4th Feb 2025 at 8:00AM | 1 class | 2 units | PEER - Albert Park | CITB Funding $75.00 $150.00 | Register |
Fri 7th Feb 2025 at 8:00AM | 1 class | 2 units | PEER - Albert Park | CITB Funding $75.00 $150.00 | Register |
Mon 10th Feb 2025 at 8:00AM | 1 class | 2 units | PEER - Albert Park | CITB Funding $75.00 $150.00 | Register |
Thu 13th Feb 2025 at 8:00AM | 1 class | 2 units | PEER - Albert Park | CITB Funding $75.00 $150.00 | Register |
Tue 18th Feb 2025 at 8:00AM | 1 class | 2 units | PEER - Albert Park | CITB Funding $75.00 $150.00 | Register |
Mon 10th Mar 2025 at 8:00AM | 1 class | 2 units | PEER - Albert Park | CITB Funding $75.00 $150.00 | Register |
Tue 18th Mar 2025 at 8:00AM | 1 class | 2 units | PEER - Albert Park | CITB Funding $75.00 $150.00 | Register |
Fri 21st Mar 2025 at 8:00AM | 1 class | 2 units | PEER - Albert Park | CITB Funding $75.00 $150.00 | Register |
Tue 25th Mar 2025 at 8:00AM | 1 class | 2 units | PEER - Albert Park | CITB Funding $75.00 $150.00 | Register |
Fri 28th Mar 2025 at 8:00AM | 1 class | 2 units | PEER - Albert Park | CITB Funding $75.00 $150.00 | Register |
Mon 31st Mar 2025 at 8:00AM | 1 class | 2 units | PEER - Albert Park | CITB Funding $75.00 $150.00 | Register |