The aim of this course is to equip learners with the skills and knowledge required to safely perform a rescue of a person stranded, injured, or incapacitated in a tree located near live electrical apparatus. The unit focuses on recognising electrical hazards, assessing the rescue environment, and applying safe access, climbing, and retrieval techniques while maintaining mandatory electrical safety clearances.
Learners will develop the capability to plan and execute a rescue in coordination with authorised personnel, follow emergency procedures, use rescue equipment effectively, and ensure the safety of themselves, the casualty, and the work team. The course prepares participants to respond confidently and compliantly to high‑risk rescue situations involving vegetation and electrical infrastructure.
- Duration
- 1 Day
- Cost
- $300.00 inc GST Price is per person and is GST free.
For Corporate and Private Courses, please discuss your requirements with our Training Services Team via our Office on 1300 15 66 85 or email via admin.au@relyon.com
Who should attend
This unit is designed for workers who may need to rescue a person from a tree located near live electrical apparatus. It suits experienced vegetation‑management staff, arborists, utility field crews, and emergency responders who work around electrical infrastructure and must be capable of performing safe, compliant rescues in high‑risk environments.
Learning outcomes
Learners will be able to identify electrical hazards, assess the rescue environment, and plan a safe rescue of a person from a tree near live electrical apparatus. They will use appropriate climbing and rescue techniques to retrieve the casualty while maintaining electrical safety clearances, and complete all post‑rescue reporting and compliance requirements.
Units of competency
| Code | Unit |
|---|---|
| UETDRVC010 | Perform rescue from within a tree in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus |
Prerequisites
UETDREL002 Comply with environmental requirements
UETDREL006 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker
UETDRVC001 Apply work health and safety requirements for powerline vegetation control
UETDRVC006 Control vegetation in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus from within the tree
UETDRVC007 Control vegetation using pruning techniques
UETDRVC009 Monitor vegetation control work in the vicinity of live electrical a
Equipment and PPE
Learners are required to have the following which conform to A/S standards to participate in this course:
- Helmet with earmuffs
- Eye protection
- Chainsaw pants/chaps
- Gloves
- Boots
- Hi-vis
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, participants 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:
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