ESI First Aid + CPR - 1/2 day

National Units of Competency

HLTAID009 - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
UETDRMP010 - Provide first aid in an ESI environment

Application and Relevance

ESI employees are required to maintain currency in this Unit for authorisation/approval to work on ESI Networks.
Electricity Supply Industry workers who undertake the installation and/or maintenance of network infrastructure which requires workers to meet WHS, mobility and mutual aid requirements. The course will provide participants with the skills to effectively deal with an emergency situation in the workplace that may require administering effective use of first aid skills, coupled with CPR.
This course provides participants with the confidence and competence required to perform CPR on an unconscious casualty, in the context of those having suffered electrocution.

Course Content

Topics include and are not limited to:

Providing CPR and first aid
Involvement of external emergency services
Recognise an emergency and act to minimise immediate hazards to themselves and others
Introduction to first aid principles including Electrical specific injury
Assessing a cardiac emergency - DRSABCD principal
Resuscitation techniques
Using a defibrillator (AED)
Undertake emergency care of a casualty
Be respectful and recognise the need for accurate confidential records and reporting requirements that meet legislative and organisational needs.

Prerequisites

Participants will need basic numeracy and literacy, including oral communication skills in order to make an accurate verbal report to emergency services and workplace supervisor.

See Student handbook for additional information.

Re-accreditation:

Participants require refresher training every 12 months in order to maintain satisfactory levels of emergency preparedness and stay current in CPR.

Inclusions

Training conducted by experienced first aid specialist trainer/assessor
Associated documentation
Manual, Manikins or actors for role playing scenarios
Mobile phone or other communications equipment
First aid gloves and masks
Water and/or hydrogel
Bandages, padding and splints
Incident reports
4 Hours classroom, practical training and assessment

Course Logistics

Number of Participants: Maximum 12 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.

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.