PUAEQU001 - Prepare, maintain and test response equipment

Description

This course is designed for individuals who require training in the preparation, maintenance and testing of response equipment, tailored towards those with responsibility for the inspection of heights safety equipment. This course has been tailored based on industry best-practice and to be in accordance with the relevant standards and legislation. The course is delivered by an experienced industry professional, bringing a depth of knowledge and experience to the learner.

This course will allow learners to enhance their skills and knowledge required for safe entry to inspect, maintain and test a range of equipment. It includes inspecting response equipment, testing response equipment and cleaning, maintaining and restowing equipment used for working safely at heights.

The unit applies to personnel who have either a primary role in the maintenance of equipment or are required to test and maintain equipment as part of an operational role.

Units of Competency

PUAEQU001Prepare, maintain and test response equipmentCurrent

Course aim

The course is designed to inspect, maintain and test a range of equipment. It includes inspecting response equipment, testing response equipment and cleaning, maintaining and restowing equipment.

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:

  • Trainer led classroom presentations
  • Theory assessment
  • Onsite practical exercises and assessment

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, a learner will have developed an understanding of the following:

  • inspecting response equipment
  • testing response equipment
  • cleaning, maintaining and restowing equipment

Prerequisites

The fire sector is those sections of government departments, statutory authorities or organisations that have responsibility under jurisdictional arrangements for the delivery of firefighting and fire management services.

It is essential that the prerequisite units listed below are obtained prior to the issuance of this unit to individuals within the fire sector or the units contributing to the attainment of a fire qualification

PUAFIR210 Prevent injury

Duration

1/2 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.)

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)
  • Portfolio (e.g. Logbook, Third Party Reports)
  • Report/Essay (e.g. Case Study Simulated Scenario)

Course Entry Requirements

To participate in this course, learners are required to:

  • have suitable English language skills in reading and writing, as well as numeracy skills to meet the course requirements
  • have a level of physical fitness to participate in practical activities

Accreditation Status

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

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