LVR CPR Course Brisbane -Low Voltage Rescue

EXPRESS PRACTICAL FORMAT

• 1 hour Practical Assessment-only session
• Pre-course online video-based learning
• Available at all venues: Deagon, Albion, Chermside, Bridgeman Downs, Burpengary.

This course will give you the the skills and knowledge to carry out and complete the LV panel rescue procedures and to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a casualty in a range of situations. It consists of real-life practical skills and knowledge to allow the participant to be assessed as competent in providing CPR in line with Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines as well as rescue procedures from a LV apparatus.

Low voltage rescue comprises responsive operations that involve the saving of life, or prevention of injury during an incident or dangerous situation.

LV RESCUE & CPR TOPICS COVERED:

• Babies and children CPR
• Safety Issues at Home and at Work
• Unconscious Casualty
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• First Aid Principles
• First Aid Hygiene and Infectious Diseases
• Using a defibrillator or AED Unit
• What to do in an Emergency, Calling for Help
• Performance of rescue procedures from a live Low Voltage (LV) apparatus, not including overhead lines and underground cables in the workplace.
• 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.

On successful completion of this course, you will receive a nationally recognised statement of attainment for the following units:

• UETDRRF004 Perform rescue from a live LV panel
  
• HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

A digital copy will be available to download from your learner dashboard, usually within 24 hours.

If a hard copy of the certificate is required, this needs to be requested in advance. An extra $5 will be added for this. Please note hard copies can take up to 30 business days to arrive (based on Australia post).

RECERTIFICATION

Current industry standards recommend the following recertification frequency to maintain currency of skills and knowledge:

• UETDRRF004 Perform rescue from a live LV panel – every 12 months
  
• HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – every 12 months.

PREREQUISITES

This unit of competency has no prerequisites in order to enrol and is suitable for those with no prior skills or knowledge in first aid.

ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written theory and practical assessment tasks.

Performance tasks and practical scenarios:

• Perform CPR on an adult (incl. the use of an AED and placing a casualty into the recovery position)
• Inspection and placement of rescue equipment and performing a rescue
  
• Perform a Rescue from a Low Voltage Panel 

Theory assessment includes a written assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This course requires that you are physically capable of performing uninterrupted CPR for at least 2 minutes on a CPR manikin placed on the floor.

ONLINE REQUIREMENTS

All participants are required to complete online pre-course learning before attending the practical session. To do so you will need a desktop or mobile device with internet access.

RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A full copy of your rights and responsibilities as a student of our courses is available here: Click to open PDF Handbook in a new window.

All format options for this course incorporate pre-course online learning, including:

EXPRESS PRACTICAL FORMAT – Comprehensive video-based online learning and theory assessment prior to attendance.

FACE-TO-FACE FORMAT – Short online learning to cover basics prior to attendance.

Once booked you will receive an email with details of your chosen assessment location and time. Simply complete the video-based online training on your chosen device at your convenience.

Remember:

1. Your online learning must be completed before attending your practical assessment.
2. All modules will become green when this is finished
3. To ensure you are fully prepared and confident for the practical assessment, we recommend rewatching the assessable topics carefully just prior to attending.