Perform Cable Pit/Trench/Excavation Rescue TRAINING
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Perform Cable Pit/Trench/Excavation Rescue TRAINING

This course teaches the skills needed for rescuing someone from a cable pit, trench, or excavation during live Low Voltage (LV) cable jointing at work.

  • UETDRMP003 Perform cable pit / trench / excavation rescue: OR
  • UETDRRF001 Perform cable pit / trench / excavation rescue

Individuals, Small groups or Corporate bookings

ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

1 day

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WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE

This course teaches the essential skills for rescuing someone from a cable pit, trench, or excavation during live Low Voltage (LV) cable jointing at work. It covers the mandatory rescue requirements in transmission, distribution, and rail work.

This course is ideal for:

  • Workers in transmission, distribution, and rail industries
  • Gaining practical experience and confidence in emergency situations
  • Improving workplace safety practices and compliance
  • UETDRMP003 Perform cable pit / trench / excavation rescue: OR
  • UETDRRF001 Perform cable pit / trench / excavation rescue

Individuals, Small groups or Corporate bookings

ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

1 day

Nationally Recognised Training logo.

ABOUT THE COURSE

Our Cable Pit/Trench/Excavation Rescue Training Course provides you with the essential skills to perform rescues in these environments.

  • Proper placement of rescue equipment
  • Assessing and controlling hazards
  • Isolation procedures
  • Safe Approach Distances (SADs)
  • Practical rescue demonstrations
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Course Content

  • Selection and Inspection of rescue equipment and PPE
  • Placement and inspection of rescue equipment
  • Assessing and controlling hazards to rescuer, victim and others
  • Isolation procedures where appropriate
  • Maintaining Safe Approach Distances (SAD’s) appropriate to rescue from a cable pit / trench / excavation.
  • Involvement of external emergency services as appropriate
  • Practical demonstration of rescuing a person
  • Removing victim / self to safe location / place of safety

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this program, participants will be awarded the following Nationally Recognised Units of Competency:

  • UETDRMP003 Perform cable pit / trench / excavation rescue: OR
  • UETDRRF001 Perform cable pit / trench / excavation rescue

Prerequisites and Entry Requirements

Pre-requisites:

To be awarded the (current) Unit of Competency: UETDRMP003 Perform cable pit / trench / excavation rescue, the below pre-requisites must be provided:

HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation:
AND
UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace:
UETDREL005 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus:
OR
UETDREL006 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker

To be awarded the (superseded) Unit of Competency: UETDRRF001 Perform cable pit / trench / excavation rescue, the below pre-requisites must be provided:

HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation:

Where the pre-requisite evidence, in the form of a Statement of Attainment or USI Transcript, is not provided, FSA will issue a Certificate of Attendance.

FSA Entry Requirements:

  • A verifiable USI
  • Fitness to participate declaration
  • Safety PPE and footwear
  • Sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills to complete the course
  • All pre-requisite unit requirements are met

DELIVERY OPTIONS

Delivery options to suit businesses of all sizes.

INDIVIDUALS & SMALL GROUPS

This course is not available for individuals

CORPORATE ORGANISATIONS (Small Business to Enterprise Solutions)

Our training centres

Our training centres provide small businesses with customised safety training solutions, enhancing your team’s ability to handle workplace emergencies with confidence.

We come to your location

We offer convenient onsite training tailored to your business needs, ensuring your staff are well-prepared for emergencies without leaving your premises.

Multi-site solutions

For organisations with multiple locations, we offer coordinated training solutions to ensure consistent safety standards and procedures are met across all sites.