Low Voltage Rescue and CPR Training

Certification

Students who are deemed competent will receive a Statement of Attainment recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This certification is nationally recognised. This Statement is issued by Pinnacle Safety and Training (RTO 40496)

National units of competency

• UETDRMP007 - Perform rescue from a live low voltage panel
• HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Pre-requisite requirements:

• UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace, Or
• UETDREL006 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker, Or
• An ESI or Electrotechnology qualification or equivalent.
• Please Note: An Electrical Licence is not currently accepted as pre-requisite evidence.

If you are unable to provide evidence of any of the above, you may complete our online Electrical Safety course to satisfy the prerequisite requirement of this course.

Course Duration

5 hours

Price

• $139 pp for public courses
• For group bookings outside our public course schedule or at your location, please submit your group booking enquiry here for an obligation free quote.

Course Overview

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. This training course is designed for any person who may need to perform CPR during the course of their employment.

This training course is taught according to the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines. This training course takes personnel through both the theory of why we do CPR and many practical exercises that illustrate how CPR is performed.

The LVR component of this training covers the skills and knowledge required for a person to be able to carry out a risk assessment of an electrically hazardous situation and perform low voltage rescue procedures without hazard to themselves or others. LVR training has a 12 month validity.

Did you know?

• LVR has a 12 month validity and must be completed every 12 months by anyone working LIVE.
• CPR has a 12 month validity.

Course Outline

• Electrical safety information
• Assessing an incident scene
• Conduct a primary assessment
• Rescue principles
• Correct use of the low voltage rescue kit
• Maintenance of rescue equipment
• Management of injuries
• Conduct D-R-S-A-B-C-D
• Provide CPR
• Handover procedures

Course Inclusions

• Up-to-date student handout material

Each Trainee Must Provide

Participants must

• Be at least 15 years of age
• Have at least a Year 10 level of English language, numeracy, literacy and communication skills
• Arrive in suitable attire, including long pants and closed-in shoes