Emergency Descent Training

Code: UETDRMP015, UETDRMP016

EWP Rescue and Controlled Descent Escape

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Emergency Descent Training

Course Fee

$350

Relevant Membership Discount Fee

$332.50

CTF Subsidised Fee

$105

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

Duration

TBA

This is nationally recognised training provides participants with the knowledge and skills required to safely perform rescue and controlled-descent escape procedures from an Elevating Work Platform (EWP). It covers the mandatory requirements for both ground-based rescues and self-rescue from a raised EWP, with a focus on applications within the transmission, distribution, and rail industries. However, application of this training is not limited to these industries only. Participants will learn how to respond to emergency situations, use rescue equipment correctly, and carry out rescue procedures in accordance with workplace safety requirements and industry standards.

The training is intended for workers who operate, supervise, or support EWP activities and need to respond effectively to emergency situations while complying with workplace health and safety requirements

Course content

EWP emergency response procedures and incident management.
Hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety controls.
Inspection and use of rescue, retrieval, and descent equipment.
Controlled descent escape techniques from elevated work platforms.
Rescue of personnel from EWPs using approved retrieval systems.
Casualty assessment and post-rescue procedures.
Site security, communication, and incident reporting requirements

Course requirements

A copy of Statement of Attainment for ‘HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation’ which is less than twelve months old must be provided to enrol in this course
Physical capability to meet the performance criteria of these units include the ability to:
- fitting of a harness;
- climb into an EWP;
- work at height;
- attach a descent device;
- climb out of the basket;
- descend safely to the ground;
- manual handling of a ‘rescue dummy’
Equip-Safe harnesses are rated to 136 kgs. If a student weighs more than 136 kgs, they will need to provide their own harness.
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
UETDRMP015	Perform elevated work platform controlled descent escape
UETDRMP016	Perform elevated work platform rescue

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.