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UETDRMP004

Perform elevated work platform controlled descent escape

Initial:

4 hours

Refresher:

4 hours

Cost

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Description

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform an elevated work platform (EWP) controlled descent escape in an electricity supply industry (ESI) environment. It includes the organisational workplace requirements for the self-rescue from a raised EWP, 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

UEECD0007 – Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace or TLILIC0005 – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)

Course aim

On completion, learners will be able to prepare to perform, carry out and complete EWP controlled descent escape.

Target learner group

Persons working from an EWP basket.

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 controlled descent requirements
  • Identifying hazards, assess risks and apply control measures
  • Obtain, inspect, secure and attach controlled descent equipment in accordance with workplace requirements
  • Evacuate the elevated work platform (EWP) and descend to the ground 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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