UETDRRF004 - Perform rescue from a live LV panel


The Low Voltage Panel Rescue course is essential if you are conducting live work or working with live switchboards. The course covers the performance of rescue procedures from a live Low Voltage (LV) apparatus, not including overhead lines and underground cables in the workplace. 

It specifies the mandatory requirements of rescue from a live LV panel and how they apply in the context of transmission, distribution or rail work functions.  It encompasses responsibilities for, health, safety and risk management processes at all operative levels and adherence to safety practices as part of the normal way of doing work.

Low voltage rescue comprises responsive operations that involve the saving of life, or prevention of injury during an incident or dangerous situation.

Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

UETDRRF004 - Perform rescue from a live LV panel

Course Delivery

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

Course Durations

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

Refresher Face to Face contact time of at least 2 Hours
Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 3 Hours
Online with face-to-face assessment Face to Face contact time of at least 15 Mins

Prerequisite – This course has a prerequisite of HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (Evidence of completion and currency is required).

Physical fitness – Participants must have the physical capacity to complete a practical demonstration of a simulated LV panel rescue.

Pre-course study: Students may be required to undertake online pre-course work prior to attending the face to face session depending on the course delivery mode.

Online study: Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies.

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

This certificate has an industry recommended renewal period of 12 months

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Practical Performance tasks and scenarios:

  • Inspection and placement of rescue equipment and performing a rescue
  • Low voltage panel rescue

Theory assessment - A written exam consisting of multiple-choice questions. All questions must be completed.

This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909