LOW VOLTAGE RESCUE - St John Ambulance Australia

LOW VOLTAGE RESCUE
UNIT: HLTAID001 (St John Reference: LVR213)
COURSE DURATION: 4.5 hours
This course is designed for people working on live or potentially live electrical switchboards and
plant at “low voltages” (defined as less than 1000V AC or 1500 V DC). It is specifically tailored to
the requirements of the Office of the Technical Regulator whose job it is to oversee electrical safety
matters on behalf of the SA Department of Transport Energy and Infrastructure. The requirements
to be met are expressed in the Electricity Act 1996 and the Electricity (General) Regulations 1997.
This course provides the skills and knowledge to manage a patient following a potential incident
involving LV current. It includes managing breathing and non- breathing casualties and includes
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines.
Please note: it is an assessment requirement of this course that the participant be able to
competently perform 2 minutes of continuous adult CPR on the floor.
COURSE CONTENT
COMPETENCIES
• Legal issues and infection control
A Statement of Attainment is issued on
successful completion of this course for
the following units of competency:
• DRSABCD Action Plan
• Managing the unconscious, breathing patient
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Safety rescue from low voltage apparatus
- Risk management
- Safe approach
- Low voltage rescue kit
HLTAID001
Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
UETTDRRF06B
Perform Rescue From a Live LV Panel
PRE-REQUISITES
Due to the nature of this course, it is highly
recommended that participants work or study
in the electrical industry.
PROVIDED MATERIALS
• Personal Protective Equipment (for use in the course)
• Low Voltage Rescue publication
Participants must be 14 years or older.
Participants under 14 years must provide
written permission to attend the course from
their parent or legal guardian.
Participants with a language or literacy
difficulty or other special needs should inform
the training support staff or trainers so
appropriate assistance can be arranged.
COMPETENCY RECERTIFICATION
As per the First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice, First Aiders should attend training on a regular basis
to refresh their first aid knowledge and skills and confirm their competence to provide first aid. The Australian
Resuscitation Council (ARC) www.resus.org.au recommends the CPR competency be recertified annually.
**NOTE** It may be a requirement of your regulating body that this qualification and CPR is renewed every
twelve (12) months. Please be familiar with any requirements in your own industry and/or organisation.
Low Voltage Rescue Course Flyer
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