The course is designed to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to enable them to safely perform trench rescue procedures in emergency situations, whilst following industry regulations and codes of practice.

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.

Delivery includes:

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

On successful completion of the course a participant will be able to:

• Implement emergency procedures required to rescue of a victim from a cable pit / trench / excavation encompassing;
• Understand and comply with relevant regulations and enterprise procedures;
• Perform successful placement and inspection of rescue equipment;
• Understand, identify and control the hazards to rescuer, victim and others, associated with the emergency situation;
• Isolation procedures where appropriate;
• Maintaining Safe Approach Distances (SAD) appropriate to rescue from a cable pit / trench / excavation
• Understand and be able to implement the emergency response plan.
• Involvement of external emergency services as appropriate
• Removing victim and self to safe location or place of safety

1 day

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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)
• Heights equipment (e.g. Harness, ascender, descender, as per company procedures)
• Stationary (e.g. Pen, Pencil, etc.)

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

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

To participate in this course, learners are required to:

• have current certification in the required prerequisites.
• be literate in spoken English and competent in reading, writing, and numeracy.
• be sufficiently fit to participate.

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

Further information about your rights and obligations:

• Student Handbook
• Complaints and Appeals Policy