At a glance
Refresh your skills in low voltage rescue and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). This course is essential for those required to act as a safety observer and perform a rescue when electrical work is conducted on live (low voltage) equipment.
JOB PROSPECTS
- Safety Observer
COURSE OUTCOME
UETSS00029 Refresher - Perform Rescue from a Live LV Panel and CPR
Course overview
Keep your skills up-to-date with this short refresher course. This course is essential for those required to act as a safety observer and perform a rescue when electrical work is conducted on live (low voltage) equipment.
This skill set was developed by industry to provide for the mobility of electrical supply industry workers, particularly with respect to mutual aid in times of emergency.
Training includes undertaking a risk assessment and implementing control measures, accessing and isolating a low voltage panel, removing a victim in contact with electrically-live equipment and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary.
Completion of this course will keep your skills current and make you more mobile across the electrical supply industry.
TAFE Queensland understands how difficult it can be to fit training around your other commitments. The Low Voltage Rescue and CPR course can be delivered in one of our fully-equipped classrooms or in your workplace.
Units
The successful achievement of this Skill Set requires you to complete 2 units.
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
|---|---|---|
| North and Far North Queensland / Greater Brisbane / Darling Downs and South West | ||
| HLTAID001 |
Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation | |
| UETTDRRF06B |
Perform rescue from a live LV panel | |
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
Ways to study
Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools.
What you need to know about studying on campus
Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students studying full time should allow up to 16 hours per week of personal study time to complete the course requirements.
University pathways
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas will give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
Learn more about university pathways
Payment options
No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what's right for you, get in touch. We're here to help.
Upfront payment
This is the total cost of the course you need to pay when you enrol if you are not eligible for a subsidy or concession.
Payment plan
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
Important Information
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Resources required
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Need to know
The Electrical Safety Regulation 2013 now requires anyone acting as a safety observer for live electrical work to be competent to assist the person performing the work. You must have been assessed within the last 12 months to be competent in both rescue and resuscitation (the CPR component).
Assessment Methods
Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.
Disclaimer
All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments.
How to apply
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers
Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. Getting recognition for the skills you've gained from the workplace or previous learning means less study time for you, and getting the paper to prove you're qualified a whole lot sooner. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.
Get started with TAFE Queensland
If you have read and understood the student rules, refund policy, understand your fees and payment options, have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) and checked you meet the entry requirements and selection criteria for this course, you're ready to get started.
University pathways
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas will give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
Learn more about university pathways