Code: UETDRRF002, UETTDRRF08

Emergency Descent

Perform EWP rescue & Perform EWP controlled descent escape

This is nationally recognised training which equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary for proficiency in emergency retrieval systems, performing EWP controlled descent, and executing emergency descent rescues in accordance with industry standards.

These units satisfy the requirements of the Western Power ‘Work Practice Manual’ Section 2.6 which includes:

All EWP operators and safety observers must be trained and competent in the use of emergency retrieval systems relevant to the EWP they are using.
Note: Refresher training is to be undertaken every 12 months.
The EWP basket operator must be competent in emergency descent rescue.
The EWP ground-based operator must be competent in the operation of the EWP

In an emergency:

If an EWP has mechanical failure and cannot be lowered, and the personnel are safe, they must remain in the bucket until a second EWP arrives on site to effect a rescue.

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Fees

Course Fee: $165

CTF Subsidised Fee: $49.50*

Relevant Membership Discount Fee: $156.75**

Training and assessment course fees do not incur GST.Training and assessment course fees do not incur GST.
* CTF eligibility criteria must be met
** Relevant membership discount will be applied to the full fee. Equip-Safe will verify membership eligibility

Course code

UETDRRF002, UETTDRRF08

Duration

Two - four hours

Course content

Duty of Care of all people in the workplace
Required skills and knowledge in the unit UETDRRF002 Perform EWP rescue, and UETTDRRF08 Perform EWP controlled descent escape
Perform EWP controlled descent
Various benchmarks and requirements when performing the tasks. including:
- UETDRRF002 Perform EWP rescue
  - Demonstrate lowering the booms and bucket using the auxiliary lowering device for the EWP
  - Lower the booms and bucket using base controls of the EWP
  - Tilt the bucket to access the injured person
  - Retrieve the injured person
  - Move injured person to a safe area and perform first aid as required
- UETTDRRF08 Perform EWP controlled descent escape
  - Maintain 100% hook-up at all times
  - Safely exit EWP bucket
  - Does not ‘free fall’ or ‘shock load’ the rope
  - Use CDD / EDD from a height that allows the person to control the speed of the descent from the bucket to the ground
  - Safely lower self to ground
  - Demonstrate controlling the descent of an injured person by holding the CDD / EDD rope at an angle whilst acting as a ground attendant
  - Pack up CDD / EDD and store correctly in bucket or as required.

Course requirements

Equip-Safe harnesses are rated to 136 kgs. If a student weighs more than 136 kgs, they will need to provide their own harness.
A copy of your Statement of Attainment for ‘HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation’ less than twelve months old must be provided to enrol in this course
Prior to course commencement the learner is required to review the ETI Learner Handbook, all terms and conditions, and policies that apply to this course, found at found at Terms & Conditions/Policies page
For all training conducted on Equip-Safe premises, learners must wear suitable work clothing and fully enclosed shoes (Safety boots/shoes are preferable). All other protective gear, i.e. hard hats will be supplied.

Course breakdown

Core Units of Competency

Code	Description
UETDRRF002	Perform EWP rescue
UETTDRRF08	Perform EWP controlled descent escape

Certification & assessment

A statement of attainment will be issued detailing the unit/s of competency completed.

Skills recognition

The Electrotechnology Training Institute Limited (ETI), trading as Equip-Safe, Skills Recognition Policy applies to those individuals seeking formal recognition of their competency(s) through the granting of, or credit towards, an Australian Qualifications Framework Training Package qualification, unit of competency or Vocational Education and Training (VET) accredited course. For more information, please see our Skills Recognition Policy.