Work Safely in the Vicinity of Live Electrical Apparatus (Non-Electrical Worker)

National Units of Competency

• UETDREL006 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker

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 Perform rescue from a live LV panel and CPR, 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, and it meets the duty of care required when participants are required to work in close proximity to live electrical parts.

This course 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:

• Legislation, regulation, standards, codes of practice
• Plant, tools, equipment and PPE requirements
• Hazards and risk control measures
• Safety observer responsibilities
• Electricity infrastructure, assets and associated voltages
• Safe approach distances
• Work permit requirements
• Reporting requirements

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

Training conducted by experienced specialists

Course documentation

Up to 6 hours classroom, practical training and assessment

All required equipment.

Course logistics

Number of Participants: 12

Requirements: Provide UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIER (USI number) and ID.

Students should have a basic level of literacy and numeracy skills.

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 footwear. Students are required to wear a hard hat and gloves during practical components of this course. Please bring this with you on the day.

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:

• 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.