- EWP Rescue

EWP Rescue Training - Group Training Only

  • UETDRMP005 Perform Elevated Work Platform Rescue

Course Details

  • Duration: 3-4 Hours

  • Delivery Mode: Face to face

  • Where: Unit 2, 84 Solomon Road, Jandakot WA 6164.

  • Amenities: Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided. Kitchen facilities are available for those who wish to bring their own lunch. A lunch bar is 100m away.

  • Group bookings are available at your site or ours. Please contact our office on 08 94178888 or email admin@stp.net.au for pricing and site requirements. Up to 10 participants per group.

This nationally recognised training course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to perform correctly and safely an EWP Rescue in the workplace.   It specifies the mandatory requirements of rescue from a raised EWP by a work party member on the ground and how they apply in the context of transmission, distribution or rail work functions.

Student Requirements

  • Students must have the language, literacy, numeracy (LLN) and physical capabilities to meet the performance criteria of this unit. (For further information or if you have any concerns regarding LLN and/or physical capabilities please contact the office)

  • Participants must have the ability to read and write English and be able to perform practical and theoretical assessment as required.

  • Students must wear standard work wear, enclosed safety shoes, long shirt and pants.

Pre-Requisites

  • HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (within 12 months)

  • and

  • UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

    or

  • TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)

    or

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

    Note: Those holding an existing ESI or Electrotechnology qualification or equivalent meet the prerequisite unit requirements. Refer to the UET Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide for equivalency definition.

Designed For
This course is for ground workers assisting an EWP operator and satisfies the requirements of the Western Power ESI Training Package.   Note: This course can be combined with PTR/EDD Training.

Upon Completion
Upon successful completion of this course, each participant will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment and wallet sized card for:

  • UETDRMP005 Perform Elevated Work Platform Rescue

Course Outline

  • Induction and enrolment

  • Reference documents / legislation

  • Statistics for confined space

  • Correct identification of a Confined Space as per AS 2865:2009

  • Risk management concepts / risk assessments

  • Hazards identification and the hierarchy of hazard control

  • Roles and responsibilities of key personnel

  • Communications

  • Hazardous atmospheres

  • Workplace exposure standards

  • Use of fall protection / rescue equipment

  • First aid appreciation

  • Fire protection awareness

  • Entry permits

  • Emergency procedures

  • Assessment of students’ competence

  • Practical exercise

Working at Height Course Outline

    • Induction and enrolment

    • Reference documents / legislation

    • Statistics for working at height

    • Connectors

    • Energy absorbers

    • Correct inspection and donning of Harnesses

    • Fall arrest devices

    • Roles and responsibilities of key personnel

    • Identification of risks and suitable controls

    • Fall Injury Prevention Systems (FIPS)

    • Estimating safe fall distances / clearances

    • Emergency procedures

    • Anchor point requirements

    • Safe use of ladders

    • Practical exercises (various height applications)

    • Assessment of students’ competence

Gas Test Atmospheres Course Outline

  • Reference documents / legislation

  • When is gas detection required?

  • Case studies of unsafe atmospheres

  • Risk management concepts / risk assessments

  • Human breathing principles

  • Toxic & explosive gases – their effects and safe exposure levels

  • Types of gas detectors

  • Understanding the role and functions of key components

  • Bump testing and fresh air calibration

  • Actions to be taken if an atmosphere is deemed unsafe

  • Understanding and use of special features of your gas detector

  • Interpreting warnings, faults, displayed messages

  • Post use care of the equipment

  • Practical exercises performed