EWP Escape and Rescue - 1/2 day

National Units of Competency

  • UETDRMP005 - Perform elevated work platform rescue
  • UETDRMP004 – Perform Controlled descent escape

 

Application and Relevance

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform an elevated work platform (EWP) rescue in the electricity supply industry (ESI) environment.

It includes the organisational workplace requirements for the inspection and use of EWP retrieval systems and how it applies to ESI workers to meet Work Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), mobility and mutual aid requirements.

Note: Those holding an existing ESI or Electrotechnology qualification or equivalent meet the prerequisite unit requirements.

 

Prerequisites

Evidence of completion of the following units of competency must be provided to training@zokal.com.au prior to entry into this course.

HLTAID009: Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

and

UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

OR

TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length11 metres or more)

OR

UETDREL006 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker

See Student handbook for additional information.

 

Course Logistics

Number of Participants: Maximum 10 students

Requirements: Provide UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIER (USI number) and ID.

Students should have a basic level of literacy and numeracy skills.

Students must complete and return the PRE-ENROLMENT QUESTIONNAIRE prior to attending for the course.

Equipment: All training materials are supplied by Zokal Safety Training.

Meals: Half Day Courses – Light refreshments are available at morning break (tea and coffee facilities). There is a fridge, microwave and filtered cold water available for student use. Please bring along a refillable water bottle.

Dress: Students are required to wear CLEAN clothing appropriate for the workplace and CLEAN covered shoes. For confined space activities we recommend wearing long pants and long sleeves.

Personal Protective Equipment: Gloves and helmets are required for practical assessments. Kneepads and disposable coveralls are available for confined space rescue activities. If you have these items and would prefer to use your own, please bring them along on the day.

PARTICIPANTS MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUNICATE IN ENGLISH AND MUST BE ABLE TO FILL OUT ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION.

 

Assessment Methods

This is a competency-based program with progressive assessment throughout the course, including written and oral questions relating to underpinning knowledge. Please let us know if there are any issues that your Zokal trainer should be aware of. These may include:

  • Language, literacy and numeracy
  • Physical limitations such as hearing, vision or mobility concerns
  • Anything that may affect your experience in the training course.

 

Award Issued

Nationally recognised accreditation such as a wallet card and Statement of Attainment Certificate for the units of competency will be issued on satisfactory completion of all assessments. Zokal Safety Training Pty Ltd RTO Code 9126.

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Course Dates

Please select your course date.

Start Date Classes Units Location Places left Cost
Fri 17th Jan 2025 at 11:45AM 1 class 2 units Zokal Safety Training Cost $164.00 Apply
Fri 31st Jan 2025 at 11:45AM 1 class 2 units Zokal Safety Training Cost $164.00 Apply
Tue 11th Feb 2025 at 11:45AM 1 class 2 units Zokal Safety Training Cost $164.00 Apply
Mon 24th Feb 2025 at 11:45AM 1 class 2 units Zokal Safety Training Cost $164.00 Apply
Tue 11th Mar 2025 at 11:45AM 1 class 2 units Zokal Safety Training Cost $164.00 Apply
Fri 28th Mar 2025 at 11:45AM 1 class 2 units Zokal Safety Training Cost $164.00 Apply

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UETDRMP005Perform elevated work platform rescue
UETDRMP004Perform elevated work platform controlled descent escape


Tue 8th Apr 2025 at 11:45AM 1 class 2 units Zokal Safety Training Cost $164.00 Apply
Tue 6th May 2025 at 11:45AM 1 class 2 units Zokal Safety Training Cost $164.00 Apply
Tue 3rd Jun 2025 at 11:45AM 1 class 2 units Zokal Safety Training Cost $164.00 Apply
Fri 20th Jun 2025 at 11:45AM 1 class 2 units Zokal Safety Training Cost $164.00 Apply