EWP Escape & Rescue

This course is designed to train individuals who are required to hold a current certificate for the specified work.
This course has been tailored based on industry best-practice and to be in accordance with the relevant standards and legislations.
The course will be delivered by an experienced industry professional, bringing a depth of knowledge and experience to the participant.

This course covers the performance of rescue procedures from an Elevating Work Platform (EWP) in the work place. It specifies the mandatory requirements of rescue from a raised EWP by a work party member on the ground. This course also covers the performance of Elevating Work Platform (EWP) controlled descent escape procedures in the work place. It specifies the mandatory requirements for self rescue from a raised EWP.

Duration

1 Day

Delivery

Trainer led classroom theory and practicals

Location

This training can be delivered:
• At a customers specific site
• At one of Thomson Bridge's approved training facilities

Cost

Contact our Office for details on 1300 15 66 85 or email us on admin.au@relyon.com.

Who should attend

The target learners for this instance of course delivery are employees currently working within the Australian Electricity Supply Industry required to work in an EWP. This includes employees of network asset owners, contractors and sub-contractors in electricity Generation, Transmission and Distribution.

Those who work on the network must maintain currency of skills and competency in a range of safety and technical competencies. Relevant safety related training programs are often mandated by regulation or industry agreements and documented in state codes of practice.

Most learners will be licensed and trade qualified or hold a Certificate in a related technical discipline. In addition to trade qualifications, the learner groups will have completed a range of electrical and plant safety related training programs related to the roles they hold.

Due to the significant safety risks in the industry these employees work within highly proceduralised workplaces with mature workplace safety systems.

Workers in the industry are required to regularly complete workplace safety risk assessment and work planning documentation, and therefore bring a solid foundational understanding of risk assessment and workplace safety documentation concepts and practices to the program.

Course aim

This course aims to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to perform rescue operations and controlled descent escape from an EWP.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:

• Perform rescue procedures from an EWP in the work place.
• Cover the performance of EWP controlled descent escape procedures in the work place
• Deliver 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
• Cover 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

Learning activities

Delivery includes:

• Trainer led classroom presentations
• Theory assessment
• Onsite practical exercises and assessment

Units of competency

Prerequisites

HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Entry requirements

To participate in this course, participants are required to:

• have current certification in the required prerequisites.
• be literate in spoken English and competent in reading, writing, and numeracy.
• be sufficiently fit to participate.

Language, literacy and numeracy

All students completing training with Thomson Bridge must have sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills to undertake training and assessment. All training is delivered in English, requiring the ability to read, write and answer verbal question. Basic numeracy skills are required which vary with each course.

Prior to the commencement of training, the trainer will assess language, literacy and numeracy levels, and will provide support as required.

Equipment and PPE

Learners are required to have the following to participate in this course:

• Personal Protective Equipment (e.g. Hard Hat, Safety Footwear, Approved Hi-Vis Clothing, Safety Glasses)
• Heights equipment (e.g. Harness, Ascender, Descender, etc.), as per company procedures
• Stationary (e.g. Pen, Pencil, etc.)

Training equipment

For certain parts of this course, the following equipment are required and will be prepared for the learners to use:

• Height rescue kit
• EWP

Course materials

The following will be provided to learners to complete the course:

• Course notes: Slide handouts
• Assessment workbook

Licensing and regulatory information

The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking of electrical work.
Other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licencing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.
Specific licensing/regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities.

Additional information

Before enrolling, learners are expected to download and read the Student Handbook to gain a comprehensive understanding of training with Thomson Bridge including the following policies and procedures:

• Privacy
• Harassment, discrimination and bullying
• Safety
• Enrollment
• Learner support
• Course delivery
• Appeals, complaints and grievances
• Cancellations
• Contacts