COURSE SET – UETDRRF002 – PERFORM EWP RESCUE & UETTDRRF08 – PERFORM EWP CONTROLLED DESCENT ESCAPE

COURSE SUMMARY

Course Set – UETDRRF002 – Perform EWP Rescue & UETTDRRF08 – Perform EWP Controlled Descent Escape covers the performance of rescue procedures from an elevated work platform (EWP) in the workplace. It specifies the mandatory requirements of rescue from a raised EWP by a work party member on the ground 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.

Performing an EWP Controlled Descent Escape covers the performance of elevated work platform (EWP) controlled descent escape procedures in the workplace. It specifies the mandatory requirements for self-rescue from a raised EWP 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.

The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking of electrical work.

Other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.

Our Training is conducted by experienced Emergency Services personnel and Height Safety Specialists who have the knowledge and experience to walk you through the requirements to perform tower rescue correctly. We specialise in tailoring training scenarios to your workplace needs.

COURSE CONTENT

• Prepare to perform EWP rescue procedures
• Carry out EWP rescue procedures
• Complete the EWP rescue procedure
• Prepare to perform EWP controlled descent escape
• Carry out EWP controlled descent escape
• Complete the EWP controlled descent escape procedure

PROVIDER OF TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT

This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Health Security Education Pty Ltd RTO 40907 by ERT Rescue Group Pty Ltd.

Important information prior to enrolment

UNIT BEING DELIVERED

The following unit(s) will be awarded to successful participants in this course. The certificate will be issued by Health Security Education Pty Ltd RTO 40907. To view full unit details please visit www.training.gov.au

• UETDRRF002 – Perform EWP Rescue
• UETTDRRF08 – Perform EWP Controlled Descent Escape

RECERTIFICATION

Participants are required to re-certify every 2 years from their completion date to maintain currency.

COURSE DELIVERY

This course will be delivered in the workplace or at an ERT Rescue Group Pty Ltd training facility.

COURSE DURATION (FACE TO FACE)

• Face to Face – 7 hours (minimum) – full face to face course
• Refresher training – 5 hours (minimum) – conditions apply for this option, for example, you will need to provide previous current certificates

WORK PLACEMENT ARRANGEMENTS

No work placement arrangements will be required as part of this course

LEARNERS RIGHTS, RESPONSBILITIES AND SUPPORT, INCLUDING COMPLAINTS

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 for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

COURSE FEES AND PAYMENTS

• Please refer to our booking calendar for individual course fees
• Refund and fee protection policy – Please refer to the student handbook
• Payment Terms – Payment for individual participants is upfront, group booking payment terms are based on agreement between the client and service provider.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Participants are required to have sufficient English language, literacy, numeracy and visual interpretation skills to successfully complete this course.

Due to the amount of practical training in this unit, participants must also be physically fit to complete a practical demonstration of inspecting and placing rescue equipment, performing EWP rescue and performing an EWP controlled descent escape  in accordance with workplace procedures.

PREREQUISITES

• HLTAID009 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (for UETDRRF002 – Perform EWP Rescue) and
• RIIWHS204E – Work Safely at Heights within the last 12 months

WHAT HAPPENS AT THE COURSE?

ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks. These are detailed in the sections following.

ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES

Assessments conducted during face-to-face training session(s) include:

Performance tasks – The assessor must observe the following performance tasks:

• Applying relevant Work Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements, including the use of risk control measures
• Identifying operational instructions and confirming the function of emergency equipment to facilitate rescue from an incident on an elevated work platform (EWP)
• Accessing, inspecting, securing and attaching emergency descent equipment to self in accordance with workplace procedures
• Emergency procedures for the EWP rescue of a victim
• Emergency procedures required to undertake EWP rescue of a victim
• Procedures for EWP controlled descent escape
• Procedures required for EWP controlled descent escape

Practical scenarios – The assessor must observe the following practical scenarios:

• Accessing controls and lowering the EWP in accordance with mobile equipment instructions/workplace procedures
• Removing the victim from the EWP to the ground in accordance with workplace procedures
• Evacuating the elevated work platform (EWP) and descending to the ground in accordance with workplace procedures

Theory assessment – A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions. The student must complete all assessment questions.

*Please note that ERT Fire & Rescue supplies all equipment necessary for you to undertake your training. ERT Fire & Rescue always recommend and encourage you to bring along your own equipment. Trainee’s must wear appropriate clothing that will get dirty and enclosed footwear is essential.

ERT Fire & Rescue can provide tailored on-site workplace training. Please contact our office on 0267 621 754 for a quote