The First Aid and LVR course is essential if you are conducting live work or working with live switchboards.  The course covers the performance of rescue procedures from a live Low Voltage (LV) apparatus, not including overhead lines and underground cables in the workplace. 

It specifies the mandatory requirements of rescue from a live LV panel and how they apply in the context of transmission, distribution or rail work functions.  It encompasses 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.

Completing the course will provide an individual with the skills and knowledge to carry out and complete the LV panel rescue procedures and to perform first aid (including 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 an LV apparatus.

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

This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909 by HMC Group Solutions Pty Ltd

The following units will be included in your certificate:

HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support

HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid

UETDRRF004 - Perform rescue from a live LV panel

• Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills including CPR and performing rescue breathing techniques on manikins (Important note: In order to issue an accredited certificate CPR must be performed on the floor with no exemptions).
• Physical fitness – Participants must have the physical capacity to complete a practical demonstration of a simulated LV panel rescue.
• Online study: Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies.
• ID is required 
• A Unique Student Identifier (USI) Number. This is required prior to enrolments being processed. To obtain a USI number, please go to www.usi.gov.au to register.

Step 1: Enhanced Online Learning - Completed at your own pace, prior to the face-to-face training sessions. 

Step 2: Face-to-Face training and assessment (minimum duration - 1 hr)

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written 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)
• Complete a first aid incident report form based on the simulated first aid scenario
• Perform CPR on an infant
• Manage a casualty with anaphylaxis
• Manage a casualty with asthma
• Manage a choking casualty
• Manage a casualty with non-life-threatening bleeding and shock, requiring minor wound cleaning
• Manage a casualty with a nosebleed
• Manage a casualty with a fracture and dislocation
• Manage a casualty with a sprain and strain
• Manage a casualty with envenomation (snake/ funnel-web spider bite)
• Inspection and placement of rescue equipment and performing a rescue
• Low voltage panel rescue

Theory assessment - A written exam consisting of multiple-choice questions. All questions must be completed.

The units have the following recommended renewal periods:

• HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation - 12 months
• HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support - 36 months
• HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid - 36 months
• UETDRRF004 - Perform rescue from a live LV panel - 12 months

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.