Perform EWP Rescue and Controlled Descent Escape Training Course Description
This competency standard unit covers the performance of rescue procedures and the controlled descent escape procedures from an Elevating Work Platform (EWP) in the work place. It specifies the mandatory requirements of rescue by a work party member on the ground and self-rescue from a raised EWP and how they apply in the context of transmission, distribution or rail work functions.
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Units of Competency:
- UETDRRF002 Perform EWP Rescue
- UETTDRRF08 Perform EWP Controlled Descent Escape
- UETDRMP005 Perform EWP Rescue
- UETDRMP004 Perform EWP Controlled Descent Escape
About this course
Why Choose This Course
This course covers the performance of rescue procedures and the controlled descent escape procedures from an Elevating Work Platform (EWP) in the work place. It specifies the mandatory requirements of rescue by a work party member on the ground and self-rescue from a raised EWP and how they apply in the context of transmission, distribution or rail work functions.
It includes the organisational workplace requirements for the inspection and use of rescue equipment, and how it applies to ESI workers to meet work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), mobility and mutual aid requirements.
This programme is primarily designed for those within the electrical supply industry, and who may be required to perform emergency rescue from an Elevated Work Platform, however is also suitable for other industries.
The application of the skills and knowledge developed in this course may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking of electrical work.
Pre-Requisites:
- HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
UETDRMP004 Perform EWP controlled descent escape
- UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
- TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (Boom length 11m or more)
UETDRMP0005 Perform elevated work platform rescue
- HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
- TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (Boom length 11m or more)
- UETDREL006 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker
FSA Entry Requirements:
- A verifiable USI
- Fitness to participate declaration. Entry requirements also include the need to adhere to weight restrictions of machinery being operated.
- 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.
- Ideally, Participants to have previously completed an Elevated Work Platform training programme.
Course Content:
Emergency procedures for the skills required to undertake EWP rescue of a victim and EWP controlled descent escape encompassing:- Inspection and fitting of rescue equipment & PPE
- Assessing and controlling hazards to rescuer, victim and others
- Maintaining Safe Approach Distances (SAD’s)
- Identifying and inspecting EWP retrieval systems
- Involvement of external emergency services as appropriate
- Obtaining, inspecting, securing and attaching controlled descent equipment
- Evacuating the elevated work platform (EWP) and descending to the ground Practical demonstration of rescuing a person
- Removing victim / self to safe location / place of safety
- Emergency retrieval systems
Group Size:
1-8
Duration:
8 hours depending on experience - speak with our friendly Business Development Managers for further information
Location:
Onsite or at our training facility
Schedule:
Corporate courses available in most states
Benefits of this course
- On successful completion of the training you will receive a Statement of Attainment. Where pre-requisite requirements have not been met a Certificate of Attendance will be issued.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this program, participants will be awarded the following Nationally Recognised Units of Competency:
- UETDRRF002 Perform EWP Rescue
- UETTDRRF08 Perform EWP Controlled Descent Escape
- UETDRMP005 Perform EWP Rescue
- UETDRMP004 Perform EWP Controlled Descent Escape
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What you Recieve
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Access to FSA’s dedicated customer support.
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Qualified and experienced trainers.
Job Prospects
This course will benefit various careers including:
- Work Health and Safety Manager
- Workplace Manager
- Floor Manager
- Department Manager
- HR Manager
- Safety Practitioner
- Supervisor or management position in certain industries
- Security Officers
- Building Managers
- Office Managers
- Hotel or Restaurant Managers
- Safety & Emergency Managers
- Education Professionals
- Team Leaders
On The Day
- Parking is available on site
- Tea & coffee is provided
- What to wear: Closed toe shoes and clothing that may get dirty
- What to bring: Laptop or Tablet
Cancellation / Transfer Policy
Refer to the course participant handbook.
Refund Policy
Public Courses
All cancellation and transfer requests must be received in writing.
Course Cancellation Policy
When cancelling an enrolment, the following charges will apply:
- 2 business day cooling off period
- 7 or more business days - no charge
- 6 or less business days - 50 percent (50%) of course fee incurred
- 3 business day’s notice or less from start time (weekends / public holidays not included) – no refund / full course charge
Course Transfer Policy
When transferring an enrolment from one course date to another, the following charges will apply:
- Transferred 7 or more business days prior to course date – no charge
- Transferred 6 or less business days prior to course date – 50 percent (50%) of course fee incurred
- Transferred 3 or less business days from start time (weekends / public holidays not included) – no refund / full course charge
- Name changes 5 business days or less prior to course date will incur a $50.00 +GST fee per name change
- Non-attendance of any course will not entitle the client to any refund, set-off, waiver or reduction of the fee and the client remains required to pay all fees in respect of courses that it does not attend, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the company.
- In the event any learner is turned away from training as a result of being adversely affected by drugs or alcohol in the trainer’s opinion, there shall be no refund
Corporate Courses
Cancellation Policy
Once a training date has been confirmed by FSA, any changes made by the client to this booking, including cancellation or postponement will result in the following fees after the 2 business day cooling off period:
- Cancelled / transferred 7 or more business days prior to course date - no charge
- Cancelled / transferred 6 business days or less prior to course date - 50 percent (50%) of course fee
- Cancelled / transferred 3 or less business days from start time - no refund / full course charge name changes 5 business days or less prior to the course date will incur a $50.00 + GST fee per name change
Distance Learning
All Cancellation Requests must be received in writing
When cancelling or withdrawing an enrolment, the following charges will apply:
- 2 business day cooling off period upon receipt of payment
- Cancelled / withdrawn between 3-13 business days, course fee refunded minus an admin fee of $250.00
- Cancelled / withdrawn after 14 days from commencement – 100% of course fee forfeited.
Link to Fees, Refunds and Charges Policy
https://fireandsafetyaustralia.app.axcelerate.com/showDoc.cfm?DocID=449361
