National Units of Competency

• UETDRMP009 - Perform tower rescue
• HLTAID009 - Perform CPR

 

Application and Relevance

This course covers the performance of rescue procedures from an electrical supply industry (ESI) tower in the workplace. It specifies the mandatory requirements of rescue from an ESI tower and how they apply in the context of transmission, distribution or rail functions. It encompasses responsibilities for health safety and risk management processes at all levels and adherence to safety practices.

Prerequisites

Students must provide evidence of completion of either of the following units of competency to enter into this course

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

CPCCLDG3001 - Licence to perform dogging & CPCCLRG3001 - Licence to perform rigging basic level

Highly recommended: RIIWHS204E - Work safely at heights certification 

Students should have an immediate level of literacy and numeracy skills.
It is recommended that participants contact Zokal prior to their course if they have any concerns about their ability to complete the training.

See Student handbook for additional information.

Re-accreditation

Participants require refresher training annually in order to maintain satisfactory levels of emergency preparedness and participant competence.

Inclusions

Training conducted by experienced rescue specialists 
Course documentation 
Up to 2 days (16 hours) classroom, practical training and assessment All equipment used will be supplied by Zokal Safety Training.

Course Content

Topics include but are not limited to:

• Assess and control hazards to rescuer, victim and others
• Inspect rescue equipment
• Isolation procedures
• Safe approach distances
• Rescue procedures
• Involvement of external emergency services

Course Details

Number of Participants: Maximum 10 students per class
Requirement: Provide UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIER (USI number) and ID
Students must have industry experience.
Students must have reasonable level of physical fitness due to the task requirements of this course.
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: Full Day Courses – Lunch will be provided, and 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. Students are required to wear a hard hat and gloves during practical components of this course. Please bring them with you on the day.
All other equipment used will be supplied by Zokal Safety Training.

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

Nationally – recognised accreditation such as a wallet card and Statement of Attainment Certificate as outlined above will be issued on satisfactory completion of all assessments, to successful participants. Zokal Safety Training Pty Ltd Code 9126

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. 

Further information

Student Handbook

Cancellation Policy 

FAQs