Perform Pole Top Rescue Training

• Selection and inspection of rescue equipment and PPE
• Controlling hazards to rescuer, victim and others
• Maintaining Safe Approach Distances (SAD’s)
• Practical demonstration of rescuing a person
• Removing victim to safe location / place of safety

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

• UETDRMP017 Perform pole top rescue

Pre-requisites:

• HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Where the pre-requisite evidence, in the form of a Statement or 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, with evidence being provided to FSA for verification with issuing RTO. This evidence must be in the form on a Statement of Attainment or USI Transcript.

Physical Requirements:

This course requires a very high level of physical strength, stamina, and agility, and the ability to work safely at heights under simulated electrical emergency conditions.

To successfully complete this course, you will need to be physically able to:

• Wear full PPE including helmet, gloves, boots, arc-rated clothing, and harness.
• Climb and work safely on poles at height while attached with lanyards.
• Lift, handle, and use pole top rescue equipment (ropes, harnesses, insulated gloves, crook).
• Perform a simulated rescue by securing, cutting free, and lowering a casualty mannequin (20–30kg).
• Provide CPR while kneeling on the ground if required.
• Work safely under simulated low voltage electrical hazard conditions.
• Clean and store rescue equipment after training.

Key overall physical demands

• Very high fitness and stamina – climbing poles, working at height, lowering casualties
• Manual handling – casualties (20–30kg mannequins), ropes, rescue kits, harnesses, insulated equipment
• Upper body strength and grip – rope control, cutting straps, lowering manoeuvres
• Mobility and agility – climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling at height
• Tolerance – heights, PPE, arc-rated clothing, LV insulating gloves, stress conditions
• Dexterity – securing harnesses, using insulated equipment, managing descent devices
• Emergency readiness – CPR, casualty handling, fast evacuation