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UETDRMP003

Perform cable pit/excavation rescue

Initial:

4 hours

Refresher:

4 hours

Cost

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Description

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform cable pit/trench/excavation rescue in an electricity supply industry (ESI) environment. It includes the organisational workplace requirements for a cable pit/trench/excavation rescue as it applies to live low voltage (LV) cable jointing in the workplace. It also includes inspection and use of rescue equipment, and how it applies to ESI workers to meet work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), mobility and mutual aid requirements.

Prerequisites

HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Course aim

On completion, learners will be able to prepare to perform, carry out and complete cable pit/trench/excavation rescue procedures.

Target learner group

Persons who are required to work with others undertaking cable work in pits, trenches, or excavations.

Learning activities

Delivery mode

  • Face-to-face led training
  • Theory assessment

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing this unit, a learner should be able to:

  • Identify organisational rescue requirements
  • Identify hazards, assess risks and apply control measures
  • Obtain, inspect and position rescue equipment
  • Fit rescue personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Perform cable pit/trench/excavation rescue in accordance with workplace requirements.

Assessment approach

Learners are assessed using the following methods:

  • Theory and written assessments.
  • Direct observation and practical assessment.

Course entry requirements

Learners in this course are required:

  • To have basic literacy and numeracy skills so learners can understand the theory and assessments.
  • Hold the current certification in the required prerequisites.
  • Be sufficiently fit to participate in training.

Accreditation status

Nationally recognised training.

On successful completion of this course, learners will receive a statement of attainment.

Equipment & PPE

Learners are required to have the following Personal Protective Equipment:

Safety helmet, safety footwear, high-visibility clothing, safety glasses and insulated gloves.

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