First Response

Description

This course is designed to train individuals who are required to hold a current certificate for the specified work. This course has been tailored based on industry best-practice and to be in accordance with the relevant standards and legislations. The course will be delivered by an experienced industry professional, bringing a depth of knowledge and experience to the learner.

This program is designed to hone First Responder skills and equip staff to respond effectively to an emergency at the place of work in line with Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines. Course programs can be tailored, and typically include CPR, Manual Handling, LV Panel Rescue, Fire Extinguisher training and Participation in a Rescue Operation.

Units of Competency

CPPFES2005Demonstrate first attack firefighting equipmentCurrent
HLTAID009Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitationCurrent
PUAWHS002Maintain safety at an incident sceneCurrent
HLTWHS005Conduct manual tasks safelyCurrent
UETDRMP007Perform rescue from a live low voltage panelCurrent
PUAFER008Confine small emergencies in a facilityCurrent

Course aim

The aim of this course is to ensure that learners are equipped with the knowledge and skills to respond, with purpose and confidence, to an emergency in a work place setting.

Target learner group

The target learners for this course are employees currently working within the Australian Electricity Supply Industry. This includes employees of network asset owners, contractors and sub-contractors in electricity Generation, Transmission and Distribution.

Those who work on the network must maintain currency of skills and competency in a range of safety and technical competencies. Relevant safety related training programs are often mandated by regulation or industry agreements and documented in state codes of practice.

Most learners will be licensed and trade qualified or hold a Certificate in a related technical discipline. In addition to trade qualifications, the learner groups will have completed a range of electrical and plant safety related training programs related to the roles they hold. Due to the significant safety risks in the industry these employees work within highly proceduralised workplaces with mature workplace safety systems.

Workers in the industry are required to regularly complete workplace safety risk assessment and work planning documentation, and therefore bring a solid foundational understanding of risk assessment and workplace safety documentation concepts and practices to the program.

Learning activities

Delivery includes:

  • Combination of self-paced online and trainer led theory presentations
  • Theory assessment
  • Onsite practical exercises and assessment
  • Use of fire extinguisher training system to simulate the discharge of a extinguisher for a completely clean, safe and effective training experience
  • Use of Laerdal's leading CPR Manikin which provides digital interactive reporting, allowing you to assess your technique and effectiveness
  • AED defibrillator system to simulate real-life use of an AED

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:

  • Identify and mitigate risks and hazards in an ESI environment.
  • Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider.
  • Recognise and respond to life-threatening emergencies until emergency services arrive.
  • Effectively confine and manage an emergency scene
  • Correctly perform LV rescue
  • Correctly respond to a fire emergency (confining and extinguishing)
  • Perform CPR according to ARC guidelines.
  • Apply appropriate first aid procedures
  • Effectively review and communicate details of the incident.
  • Appropriately debrief from the incident.
  • Apply correct manual handling techniques.

Prerequisites

HLTAID009 *Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitationCurrent
AND
UEECD0007 *Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplaceCurrent
OR
UETDREL006 *Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical workerCurrent
* Prerequisite is included in this course.

Duration

1 day

Cost

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Equipment & PPE

Learners are required to have the following to participate in this course:

  • Personal Protective Equipment (e.g. Hard Hat, Safety Footwear, Approved Hi-Vis Clothing, Safety Glasses)
  • Stationary (e.g. Pen, Pencil, etc.)
  • Personal Electronic device to access online course material (E.g. Laptop, Tablet)

Assessment approach

Learners will be assessed using a combination of the following methods:

  • Theory/Written Assessment (e.g. Short Answer Questions, Multiple Choice, Verbal Questioning Interview)
  • Test/Quiz (e.g. LMS Quiz, Written Quiz)
  • Direct Observation/Practical Assessment (e.g. Workplace, Simulated Environment, Role Play/Scenario)

Course Entry Requirements

This course has no pre-requisite requirements.

Accreditation Status

Nationally recognised training.
Upon successful completion, learners will receive a statement of attainment.

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Monday - Friday 09:00 - 18:00 EST.

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