The aim of the course is to provide you with the necessary skills and techniques to create a safe workplace, approach a casualty, communicate with helpers, and administer safe and effective First Aid and CPR in an ESI environment in line with ARC Guidelines.

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
• 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

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;
• Clear communication with emergency services personnel;
• Perform CPR according to ARC guidelines;
• Apply appropriate first aid procedures;
• Effectively review and communicate details of the incident;
• Appropriately debrief from the incident.

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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).
• 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