ESI First Aid + CPR

National Units of Competency

• HLTAID009 - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• UETDRMP010 - Provide first aid in an ESI environment

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:

• Providing CPR and first aid
• Involvement of external emergency services
• Recognise an emergency and act to minimise immediate hazards to themselves and others
• Introduction to first aid principles including Electrical specific injury
• Assessing a cardiac emergency - DRSABCD principal
• Resuscitation techniques
• Using a defibrillator (AED)
• Undertake emergency care of a casualty
• Be respectful and recognise the need for accurate confidential records and reporting requirements that meet legislative and organisational needs.

Course requirements

Student must provide a valid email address and will receive a link to complete the enrollment process online. Enrollment must be completed prior to attending for training.

Students must provide a UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIER (USI number) and ID.

Students are required to complete a Language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy (LLND) Assessment as part of the enrollment process. This will assist in determining any support you may need to complete the course.

The assessment requires some physical tasks. You must be able to physically kneel on the floor and complete at least two minutes of CPR on a manikin.

Re-accreditation:

Participants require refresher training every 12 months in order to maintain satisfactory levels of emergency preparedness and stay current in CPR.

Inclusions

• Training conducted by experienced first aid specialist trainer/assessor
• Associated documentation
• Manual, Manikins or actors for role playing scenarios
• Mobile phone or other communications equipment
• First aid gloves and masks
• Water and/or hydrogel
• Bandages, padding and splints
• Incident reports
• 4 Hours classroom, practical training and assessment

Course Logistics

Number of Participants: Maximum 12 students

Materials and Equipment: All training materials and equipment are supplied by Zokal Safety Training.

Meals: Half Day Courses – Light refreshments are available at morning break (tea and coffee facilities). There is a fridge, microwave and filtered cold water available for student use. Please bring along a refillable water bottle.

Dress: Students are required to wear CLEAN clothing appropriate for the workplace and CLEAN covered shoes.

Parking: There is no student parking at our training facility. Please allow additional time to find on street parking.

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:

• Language, literacy and numeracy
• Physical limitations such as hearing, vision or mobility concerns
• 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.