By undertaking this course, individuals will be provided with the knowledge and skills required to provide first aid in an electricity supply industry (ESI) environment.  Individuals will be able to apply their skills and knowledge by being able to recognise the need for first aid in an emergency situation and providing an initial first aid response, including basic life support measures, according to established workplace first aid policies and procedures.

Application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace or ESI environment and may be subject to regulations for undertaking of electrical work.  State and territory legislative and regulatory licencing requirements must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.

Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

UETDRMP010 - Provide First Aid in an ESI environment

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 4 Hours
Online with face-to-face assessment face-to-face contact time of at least 45 Mins

An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

  • An official form of photo identification (e.g., driver’s licence, passport, or student ID).
  • Evidence of current and valid HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation Statement of Attainment or HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (which includes CPR) prior to commencing this training
  • Physical fitness to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills including manual handling in the rescue of a mock casualty
  • Personal safety equipment (PPE) must be provided by the student and worn during practical sessions
  • To successfully complete this course, students will need to demonstrate the following language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills during training and assessment:
    • Learning: Learn and remember what to do in an emergency and follow step-by-step safety and first aid procedures
    • Reading: Read and understand basic safety signs, instructions, and first aid information
    • Writing: Write down what happened in an emergency, like recording when and how someone was injured and what I did to help
    • Oral communication: Listen to instructions, report what happened, and ask questions when needed
    • Numeracy: Use time, numbers, and simple measurements when giving or recording first aid
    • Digital Literacy: Able to use a mobile phone or basic device to read messages, follow online instructions, complete online forms or access learning resources

Online learningStudents must have basic digital literacy skills to navigate online platforms, complete assessments, and access course materials. Before enrolment, students should assess their ability to engage in online learning. Support is available where required. The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and associated assessment tasks.

Delivery mode: Online with face-to-face - The online pre-course learning and theory assessment is expected to take approximately 2-3 hours to complete. These timeframes are estimates. Individuals with prior experience in similar training may complete the online component in less time, while those new to the subject may need more time to complete all the learning content and theory questions.

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.

Performance tasks:

  • Management of an electrical shock & electrical burn
  • Completion of an Incident report form

Theory assessment  A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions. The student must complete all assessment questions.

Students are required to complete a self evaluation against the following core skills as part of the enrolment process. This will allow your trainer to understand any additional support that may be required during the course delivery and assessment.
Learning I can learn and remember what to do in an emergency and follow step-by-step safety and first aid procedures.
Reading I can read and understand basic safety signs, instructions, and first aid information.
Writing I can write down what happened in an emergency, like recording when and how someone was injured and what I did to help.
Oral Communication I can listen to instructions, report what happened, and ask questions when needed.
Numeracy I can use time, numbers, and simple measurements when giving or recording first aid.
This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909