POLE TOP RESCUE

National Unit of Competency

UETDRMP006 Perform a pole top rescue

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform pole top rescue in an electricity supply industry (ESI) environment.

It includes the organisational workplace requirements for the inspection and use of pole top rescue equipment and how it applies to ESI workers to meet Work Health and Safety (OHS), mobility and mutual aid requirements.

Note: those holding an existing ESI or Electrotechnology qualification or equivalent meet the pre-requisite unit requirements.

 

Prerequisites

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

HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

and

UEESD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

OR

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

Students should have an intermediate 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.

Course Logistics

Number of Participants: 10
Requirements: 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 will be provided at morning break (only on our premises). Half Day Courses – Light refreshments will be provided at morning break (only on our premises).
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.

Assessment Methods

This is a competency-based programme with progressive assessment throughout the course, including demonstration of 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 as outlined above will be issued on satisfactory completion of all assessments, to successful participants. Zokal Safety Training Pty Ltd Code 9126