Units of Competency on Certificate

HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
UETDRRF004 Perform rescue from a live LV panel

Please Note: ASQA, the RTO regulator has recently approved an extended transition period for the training, assessment and certification issuance for UETDRRF004 from 13 October 2024 until 13 October 2025. See the AQSA website for more information.

In a relaxed and enjoyable environment, you will achieve the skills and knowledge to effectively Provide CPR & Low Voltage Switchboard Rescue. The course covers the performance of rescue procedures from live Low Voltage (LV) apparatus and can be contextualised for your workplace. Commonly referred to as LVR CPR, the course is essential for any electrical worker.

FirstAid Advantage - Registered Training Organisation RTO code: 45751

Face-to-face training
Course learner guide provided on enrolment
Nationally accredited certificate on successful completion
Online Booking and payment available

Certificate

On successful completion and verified USI your Statement of Attainment will be emailed to you, the evening after the course.

Duration

6 hours
Normally 8am to 12pm

Qualification Validity

Both the CPR unit and LVR require refresher training every 12 months. Our student management system will remind you when your units of competency’s are due to be refreshed.

Course Cost

$145.00 per participant. GST Free

A group booking for 8 or fewer participants is $1160, then $145 for every extra participant. Training can be held at your workplace or our training room. Please email or speak to one of the team to arrange training. We have a corporate portal that allows training managers to self manage staff enrolment in either a corporate booking or in one of our public courses.

Location

48 Mulherin Drive, Mackay Harbour

Entry Requirements

Pre-requisite – HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

It is recommended participants have sufficient English language and visual interpretation skills to successfully complete the training.

Participants will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments. This includes demonstrating CPR on a manikin (placed on the floor) for a period of two minutes and performing the ‘one man drag’ of another participant or 70kg manikin. If you have a current injury poor mobility or please discuss this prior to enrolling.

Minimum Age

Enrolments for participants under of the age of 16 are not accepted for this course. Participants under the age of 18 are required to provide a consent form completed by their legal guardian.

Requirements for Successful Completion

Participants are required to attend 100% of this first aid training, and successfully demonstrate competence in all assessment activities.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Requirements

Participants will need suitable LLN skills to complete the following tasks/skills:

Read information from a PowerPoint and whiteboard
Listen and understand verbal information by an English-speaking trainer
Complete written incident report forms in English
Read and answer a multiple-choice & short-written question paper
Listen to instructions of an Automated External Defibrillator where prompts are delivered in English and count to 30

Topics covered in LVR

CPR

ARC Guidelines relevant to provision of CPR and first aid
safe work practices to minimise risks and potential hazards
infection control principles and procedures, including use of standard precautions
requirements for currency of skill and knowledge
legal, workplace and community considerations including:
awareness of potential need for stress-management techniques and available support following an emergency situation
duty of care requirements
respectful behaviour towards a casualty
own skills and limitations
consent
privacy and confidentiality requirements
importance of debriefing
considerations when providing first aid including:
airway obstruction due to body position
appropriate duration and cessation of CPR
appropriate use of an AED
chain of survival
standard precautions
how to recognise a person is not breathing normally
chest
response/consciousness
upper airway and effect of positional change