Perform rescue from a live LV panel

This one-day course will provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to perform rescue procedures from a live Low Voltage (LV) apparatus. It specifies the mandatory requirements of rescue from live LV panel and how they apply in the context of distribution 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.

Course duration

Half day

Who should attend

People who require live LV panel rescue competency training.

Course includes

• the performance of rescue procedures from live low voltage (LV) apparatus, not including overhead lines and underground cables in the work place.
• the mandatory requirements of rescue from a live LV panel and how they apply in the context of transmission, distribution or rail work functions.
• 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.

Prerequisites

HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

PPC and PPE requirements

• PPE Level 1
• Low voltage rated gloves and protective outers

For more information about Western Power PPE requirements view the Western Power PPE Procedure

Assessments

Written and practical assessments are included in this course. Participants will not be considered to have completed this course until all assessments have been completed to a satisfactory level.

Certification

On successful completion of this training students will be issued a Statement of Attainment for UETTDRRF06 Perform rescue from a live LV panel

Associated Authorisations

XLVPR LV Panel Rescue
For information on how to apply for an Authorisation, contact the Authorisations Team