UETDRMP017 Perform pole top rescue

Course Currency Status: (Release 1) Current

Course Overview: This nationally recognised course is designed to equip workers who operate as a safety observer/rescue person in the electrical industry with the knowledge and skills of current legislation, their basic duty of care, understanding and management of risks arising when an above ground worker requires a rescue. Training sessions will include procedures, controls and emergency response requirements for those hazards present when performing pole top rescue.

Target Audience: Telco, Electrical Contractors and NBN workers who are required to operate as safety observers and may be required to perform a pole top rescue in an emergency situation.

Physical Fitness: Participants will be required to complete physical activities to access and climb a ladder to perform a pole top rescue.

Participants must have adequate physical fitness to:

• Inspect a rescue kit and wear a rescue belt.
• Access and climb an extension ladder to a height of upt to 3.5m.
• Perform a pole top rescue to industry standards.
• Lift, reposition and lower  a rescue dummy up to 50kg in weight off a ladder or pole platform.
• Lift, carry or drag a rescue dummy up to 50kg in weight to a safe area.
• Bend or kneel to access casualties condition.

If you feel it would be difficult for you to participate or perform basic tasks, please contact our administration office prior to training.

Oral communication: This course contains safety critical information requiring participants have the ability to read and understand english and basic calculations. Participants must be able to communicate in the english language and actively participate in verbal communication.

Writing: Participants must be able to complete simple written forms or records to provide information and complete basic forms.

Numeracy: Participants must be able to understand basic math and formulas to calculate heights and weights.

Digital Skills: Participants must be able to use a portable handheld device (tablet), laptop or PC to access and navigate the internet and complete basic forms.

Participants must supply:

• Proof of holding pre-requsite unit.
• Photographic identification.
• Hi Vis clothing, protective footwear (steel capped boots)..
• USI Number.

Apply for or retrieve your USI number at www.usi.gov.au

Pre-requisites: HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Delivery Mode: Face to face

Face to Face Learning

Duration: Initial Training: 4hrs.                     Renewal Training: 2hrs

Participants complete theory and practical training and assessment in a suitable environment at our premises or in their workplace.

Learning Outcomes

• Inspection of Pole Top Rescue equipment
• Rescue preparation
• Climbing the pole
• Freeing the casualty
• Preparation for lowering the casualty
• Lowering the casualty
• Descent from the pole top
• Preparation for resuscitation
• Safety issues related to working at heights are covered, from how forces are generated in falls to correct selection and use of anchor points and height safety equipment 

Assessment is a combination of written questions/answers and practical demonstrations

On Completion: Upon successful completion, participants will be issued with a nationally accredited Statement of Attainment for UETDRMP017 – Perform pole top rescue

$150.00 per participant

Course dates arranged on demand.