Perform rescue from a live low voltage panel (LVR)

General Awareness

It is mandatory for electrical workers to be competent in Rescue and Resuscitation in accordance with section 68 of the Electricity (General) Regulations 2012

Competency Standard

UETDRMP007 Perform rescue from a live low voltage panel

Prerequisites

HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation and UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace or UETDREL006 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker

Learning Outcomes

1 Prepare to perform rescue procedures from live LV panel

2 Carry out rescue from live LV panel

3 Complete the LV panel rescue procedure

Course Objectives

This unit covers the performance of rescue procedures from live low voltage (LV) apparatus, not including overhead lines and underground cables in the workplace. 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.

The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking of electrical work.

Other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.