LVR/CPR – UETDRMP018 Perform Rescue from a Live Low Voltage Panel / HLTAID009 Provide CPR
Introduction:
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform a rescue from live low voltage (LV) electrical apparatus in an electrical industry environment. This does not include overhead lines and underground cables. It includes the organisational workplace requirements for the inspection and use of live LV panel rescue equipment.
Please note:
This course completely covers the HLTAID009 Provide CPR components. If you are going to enrol in this course you do NOT need to enrol in Provide CPR separately.
Target Audience:
Electricity supply industry (ESI) workers and/or electrical industry workers to meet work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), mobility and mutual aid requirements.
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
Learning Methods:
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Face to face classroom
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Knowledge assessment
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Practical assessment
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No pre-course reading or homework is required
Program Benefits:
- Mandatory safety qualification for workers who operate, maintain, or work near live low voltage electrical equipment. This course teaches safe rescue techniques, electrical incident response, and CPR.
- Ensuring workers can act quickly and safely during an electrical emergency.
- Mandatory for electrical work environments: Required for electricians, apprentices, spotters, safety observers, and anyone working around live LV panels.
- Hands on rescue training: Learners practise performing a safe rescue from a simulated live LV panel using correct PPE, tools, and procedures.
- Electrical incident response skills: Covers hazard recognition, risk control, isolation procedures, and emergency communication.
- Includes CPR competency: Ensures responders can provide immediate life support following electrical shock or arc flash incidents.
- Compliance ready certification: Meets workplace and regulatory requirements for electrical safety and rescue preparedness.
- Protects workers and reduces risk: Builds the capability to respond effectively, reducing the severity of electrical incidents and improving site safety culture.
Content:
- 1.1 Workplace requirements for the rescue are identified and confirmed
- 1.2 Electricity isolation point is identified
- 1.3 Rescue equipment including personal protective equipment (PPE) is obtained and inspected in accordance with workplace requirements
- 2.1 Situation is assessed, and rescue response is activated in accordance with workplace requirements
- 2.2 Casualty is removed from the live LV panel in accordance with workplace requirements
- 3.1 Casualty is assessed in accordance with workplace requirements
- 3.1 Casualty is assessed in accordance with workplace requirements
- 3.3 Incident is reported in accordance with workplace requirements Foundation skills
Upcoming Workshops
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Spaces | Cost | Enrol Myself | Group Booking |
| UETDRMP018 Perform Rescue from a Live Low Voltage Panel / HLTAID009 Provide CPR | 28 August 2026 | 08:00 am - 01:00 pm | LifeAid Moranbah | 8 | $200.00 |