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A Provide First Aid course can give you the skills and knowledge to assist a casualty in an emergency situation. Whether this training is required as part of your job role or you just want to be more prepared to help in an emergency, this course will prepare you for a range of incidents and situations. It is also the required training for designated first aiders in a workplace. This course includes the Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation unit. The Provide First Aid Course covers a range of subjects you may encounter as a first aider. You’ll learn basic first aid procedures for asthma, epilepsy, bleeding, burns and fractures and develop the skills to manage bites and poisons. The course covers CPR techniques for adults and infants and you’ll also learn how to use an automated external defibrillator. Enquire now for entry requirements and course dates..

Get your Traffic Control Licence with the nationally recognised short course RIIWHS205E - Control Traffic with Stop-Slow Bat. This training is an approved traffic controller training course in some Australian states and will teach you how to control vehicle and pedestrian traffic using stop-slow bats, hand signals, and approved communication devices. Competencies include: wearing correct PPE and high-vis clothing, following work instructions and site procedures, using communication devices and electronic equipment, reporting traffic offenders, responding to accidents and emergency situations. Enquire now for upcoming enrolment dates and information about traffic controller accreditation. PLEASE NOTE: always check with your course provider before enrolment if you are seeking accreditation as a traffic controller..

The RIIWHS202E Enter and Work in Confined Spaces unit covers essential knowledge and skills for safely operating in confined spaces. It includes identifying hazards, conducting risk assessments, obtaining work permits, and using safety equipment. Aimed at operational roles in resources and infrastructure industries, participants work under supervision, following prescribed routines to ensure quality outcomes. This unit is mandatory for anyone needing to enter confined spaces, ensuring compliance with safety standards and procedures. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The UETDRMP003 Perform Cable Pit/Trench/Excavation Rescue outlines the skills and knowledge required to perform cable pit, trench, and excavation rescue in an electricity supply industry environment. It includes organisational workplace requirements for rescuing from cable pits and trenches during live low voltage (LV) cable jointing. It applies to transmission, distribution, and rail work functions, ensuring adherence to safety practices and compliance with WHS/OHS standards. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The UETDRMP006 Perform Pole Top Rescue covers the skills and knowledge necessary to perform pole top rescue procedures in the electricity supply industry (ESI) environment. It includes complying with health, safety, and risk management protocols relevant to transmission, distribution, or rail work. Responsibilities encompass using and inspecting pole top rescue equipment, ensuring adherence to workplace safety standards, and addressing mobility and mutual aid needs. Successful completion of this training may require obtaining a licence or registration to practise in accordance with regulations governing electrical work. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The UETDRRF004 Perform Rescue From a Live LV Panel provides training to perform rescue procedures from live low voltage (LV) apparatus, excluding overhead lines and underground cables in the workplace. It covers mandatory requirements for rescuing from a live LV panel in transmission, distribution, or rail work contexts. Responsibilities include health, safety, and risk management processes across all levels of operation, ensuring adherence to safety practices as standard. Application of these skills and knowledge may necessitate a licence/registration as per electrical work regulations. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The UETDRMP009 Perform Tower Rescue covers the skills and knowledge needed to conduct tower rescues within the electricity supply industry (ESI). It includes understanding workplace protocols for inspecting and using rescue equipment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations (WHS/OHS), and facilitating effective teamwork and assistance as required. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The UETDRMP001 Apply Access Authority Procedures to Work on or Near Electrical Apparatus unit equips learners with the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies to gain authorised access to electrical apparatus and apply earth and short circuit devices. It covers electricity supply industry (ESI) access authority procedures, state and territory regulations, and organisational workplace requirements, ensuring ESI workers comply with WHS/OHS standards, mobility, and mutual aid needs. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The UETDRMP002 ESI Safety Rules for Work on, Near or in the Vicinity of Electrical Apparatus provides knowledge and application of safety rules and codes for working near electrical apparatus. It includes state and territory rules, codes of practice, and organisational procedures relevant to transmission, distribution, and rail work. This unit ensures ESI workers meet work health and safety, mobility, and mutual aid requirements. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The UETDRMP011 Testing of Connections to Low Voltage Electricity Networks unit equips learners with the skills and knowledge to perform service and connection testing procedures for customer installations. It involves testing connections to low voltage electricity networks, ensuring compliance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) standards, and meeting industry requirements for mobility and mutual aid. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The UETDRMP010 Provide First Aid in an ESI Environment unit equips learners with essential knowledge, skills, and competencies to deliver first aid in the Electrical Supply Industry. It involves recognising and responding to emergencies using basic life support measures according to workplace policies, meeting work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, and ensuring mobility and mutual aid for ESI workers. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The UETDRMP008 Perform Rescue From Switchyard Structures provides learners with the skills and knowledge to conduct victim rescues from switchyard structures in an electricity supply industry environment. It covers the organisational requirements for inspecting and using rescue equipment, and ensures compliance with work health and safety/occupational health and safety, mobility, and mutual aid standards. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The UETTDRRF08 Perform EWP Controlled Descent Escape unit covers workplace procedures for self-rescue from elevated work platforms. It outlines mandatory requirements for self-rescue, specifically for transmission, distribution, or rail work functions. The unit includes responsibilities for health, safety, and risk management at all operative levels, emphasising adherence to safety practices as a standard work procedure. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The UETDRRF002 Perform EWP Rescue unit addresses rescue procedures from elevated work platforms (EWP) at work. It outlines mandatory rescue requirements for ground-based team members during transmission, distribution, or rail operations. The unit focuses on health, safety, and risk management responsibilities across operational levels, emphasizing safety protocols as standard practice. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

Get your Traffic Control Licence with the nationally recognised short course RIIWHS205E - Control Traffic with Stop-Slow Bat. This training is an approved traffic controller training course in some Australian states and will teach you how to control vehicle and pedestrian traffic using stop-slow bats, hand signals, and approved communication devices. Competencies include: wearing correct PPE and high-vis clothing, following work instructions and site procedures, using communication devices and electronic equipment, reporting traffic offenders, responding to accidents and emergency situations. Enquire now for upcoming enrolment dates and information about traffic controller accreditation..

A Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course will give you the practical skills to help a casualty experiencing cardiac arrest. You might need this training for your employment, particularly if you are a designated first aider at your workplace. The course is also suitable for anyone wanting to have the skills to assist in an emergency situation. The Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course prepares you for a range of emergency situations. You’ll learn to provide basic resuscitation, including the use of compressions and rescue breaths. The course explores CPR techniques for adults, children and infants and you’ll also develop the skills to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). Enquire now for entry requirements and course dates..