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WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE

Our Provide First Aid in an ESI environment course equips participants with the specialised skills and knowledge required to deliver first aid in Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) workplaces.

This nationally recognised unit of competency focuses on responding to medical emergencies in high-risk electrical environments, including the management of electrical incidents, rescue situations, and casualty care in accordance with workplace procedures and WHS requirements.

This course is ideal for:

  • Electrical workers and lineworkers
  • Substation and generation personnel
  • ESI contractors and field technicians
  • Supervisors and team leaders in ESI environments
  • Workers required to provide first aid in high-voltage or electrical risk workplaces

Units of Competency

  • UETDRMP010 Provide first aid in an ESI environment

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ABOUT THE COURSE

This course is designed specifically for workers operating within the Electrical Supply Industry (ESI) or similar high-risk electrical environments.

Participants will learn how to:

  • Assess and manage emergency situations in electrical workplaces
  • Apply first aid procedures in accordance with ESI safety requirements
  • Manage electrical shock and burn injuries
  • Conduct CPR in line with current Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines
  • Coordinate with emergency services and workplace response teams
  • Complete incident documentation and reporting requirements

Training includes both theoretical knowledge and practical, scenario based activities to ensure participants can confidently respond to emergencies while maintaining electrical safety controls.

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DELIVERY OPTIONS

We offer a class leading selection of locations to expertly deliver our training. Typically, these options are guided by how many people want to train.

Online

Best for 1 to 12 learners
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Our online training is available for course to be completed anywhere.

Book your seats via the course schedule at a time that suits you.

Our Academies

Best for 1 to 3 learners
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Our Academies are located nationally and provide customised safety training solutions, enhancing your team’s ability to handle workplace emergencies with confidence.

Book your training now or enquire today to discuss group training to our Academies

Your Location

Best for 4 or more learners
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We offer convenient nationwide training tailored to you, ensuring your staff are well-prepared for emergencies and high risk workplaces without leaving your premises.

Enquire today and we can work to your needs.

Course Content

  • WHS / OHS requirements for first aid in ESI workplaces
  • Hazard identification and risk control in electrical environments
  • Casualty assessment and management
  • Electrical shock response procedures
  • Burn management (thermal and electrical)
  • CPR and resuscitation procedures
  • Use of first aid equipment and workplace emergency resources
  • Communication and coordination during emergency response
  • Incident reporting and documentation

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the training you will receive the following Nationally Recognised Units of Competency

  • UETDRMP010 Provide first aid in an ESI environment

Prerequisites and Entry Requirements

Pre-requisites:

HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

FSA Entry Requirements:

  • Verifiable USI number
  • The ability to perform CPR on the floor (this is an assessment condition)
  • Enclosed footwear
  • Sufficient language, literacy, digital and numeracy skills to complete the course
 

Physical Requirements:

This course requires a moderate level of physical strength, stamina, and mobility, particularly for performing CPR and managing casualties under simulated emergency conditions within an Electrical Supply Industry (ESI) workplace.

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

  • Perform continuous CPR on adult manikin placed on the floor for at least 2 minutes (including effective chest compressions and rescue breaths).
  • Move to and from a kneeling position and maintain this position for CPR delivery.
  • Demonstrate safe manual handling techniques when assisting a casualty.
  • Apply first aid procedures for burns and electrical injuries
  • Follow emergency response procedures while maintaining electrical safety controls.
  • Communicate clearly and effectively during simulated emergency scenarios.

Key overall physical demands:

  • Sustained kneeling and floor-based work while performing CPR on and adult manikin
  • Delivering effective chest compressions and rescue breaths in line with Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines
  • Manual handling tasks, including assisting or positioning a simulated casualty
  • Applying bandages, dressings and first aid equipment requiring fine motor skills and hand dexterity
  • Moving safely within simulated ESI workpace environments, which may include uneven surfaces or restricted spaces
  • Maintaining situational awareness while responding to electrical hazards and emergency conditions
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