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UETDRMP005

Perform elevated work platform rescue

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) rescue in the electricity supply industry (ESI) environment. It includes the organisational workplace requirements for the inspection and use of EWP retrieval systems, 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 and 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) or UETDREL006 – Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker
Note: Those holding an existing ESI or Electrotechnology qualification or equivalent meet the prerequisite unit requirements.

Course aim

On completion, learners will be able to prepare to perform, carry out and complete EWP rescue procedure.

Target learner group

Ground workers assisting an EWP operator.

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 elevated work platform (EWP) rescue requirements
  • Identify hazards, assess risks and apply control measures
  • Identify and inspect EWP retrieval systems for operational serviceability
  • Perform EWP rescue in accordance with workplace requirements
  • Remove the casualty from the EWP to the ground in accordance with workplace requirement

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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