UETDRMP006 - Perform Pole Top Rescue

Description

This course is designed to train individuals who are required to hold a current certificate for the specified work. This course has been tailored based on industry best-practice and to be in accordance with the relevant standards and legislations. The course will be delivered by an experienced industry professional, bringing a depth of knowledge and experience to the learner.

This unit covers the performance of pole top rescue procedures as an emergency procedure required in the work place. It specifies the mandatory requirements of rescue from a pole top and how they apply in the context of transmission, distribution and rail work functions. It encompasses responsibilities for rescue, health, safety and risk management processes at all operative levels and adherence to safety practices as part of the normal way of doing work.

Units of Competency

UETDRMP006

Perform pole top rescue

Current

Course aim

This course aims to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to respond to pole top emergency situations. This will include skills and knowledge to perform rescue operations in accordance with the relevant procedures/codes of practice/regulations and safety and risk management.

Target learner group

This unit is appropriate for ESI employees for authorization/approval to work on ESI Networks requiring Pole Top Rescue competency.

Learning activities

Delivery includes:

Trainer led classroom presentations
Theory assessment
Onsite practical exercises and assessment

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, a learner will have developed an understanding of the following:

Identify and control hazards
Inspection of rescue equipment
Assessing hazards to rescuer, victim and others
Isolation procedures
Maintaining Safe Approach Distances (SADâ€™s) appropriate to pole top rescue
Practical demonstration of rescuing a person
Removing victim to safe location / place of safety utilising relevant safety and lowering equipment
Complete relevant paperwork such as incident reports

Prerequisites

HLTAID009	Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation	Current
AND
UETDREL005	Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus	Current
UEECD0007	Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace	Current
OR
UETDREL006	Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker	Current

Duration

1/2 day for initial and refresher. Or can be packaged with other units to meet work place requirements.

Cost

Contact our Office for details on 1300 15 66 85 or email us on admin@thomsonbridge.com.

Equipment & PPE

Learners are required to have the following to participate in this course:

Personal Protective Equipment (e.g. Hard Hat, Safety Footwear, Approved Hi-Vis Clothing, Safety Glasses)
Heights equipment (e.g. Harness, Ascender, Descender), as per company procedures
Stationary (e.g. Pen, Pencil, etc.)

Assessment approach

Learners will be assessed using a combination of the following methods:

Theory/Written Assessment (e.g. Short Answer Questions, Multiple Choice, Verbal Questioning Interview)
Direct Observation/Practical Assessment (e.g. Workplace, Simulated Environment, Role Play/Scenario)

Course Entry Requirements

To participate in this course, learners are required to:

have current certification in the required prerequisites.
be literate in spoken English and competent in reading, writing, and numeracy.
be sufficiently fit to participate.

Accreditation Status

Nationally recognised training.
Upon successful completion, learners will receive a statement of attainment.

Course