EWP Escape

Nationally recognised units of competency

UETTDRRF08 – Perform EWP Escape

Course Details

Course Details

Participants who pass the assessment will receive a Statement of Attainment acknowledged by the Australian Qualifications Framework. This accreditation is recognised across Australia.

Nationally recognised units of competency

UETTDRRF08 – Perform EWP Escape

Course Duration

2-4 hours (experience, competency and class size dependent)

Price

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Course Overview

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform an elevated work platform (EWP) controlled descent escape in an electricity supply industry (ESI) environment. 

It includes the organisational workplace requirements for the self-rescue from a raised EWP, and how it applies to ESI workers to meet work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), mobility and mutual aid requirements. 

Note: Those holding an existing ESI or Electrotechnology qualification or equivalent meet the prerequisite unit requirements. 

Refer to the UET Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide for equivalency definition. 

The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace. 

Other conditions may also apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit. 

 

Pre-requisite unit 

UEECD0007Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace 

or 

TLILIC0005Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) 

Course Outline

  • Prepare to perform EWP controlled descent escape
  • Carry out EWP controlled descent escape
  • Complete the EWP controlled descent escape procedure

Course Inclusions

All equipment, training materials and stationary required to complete the assessment are provided

What to bring on the day

You will need your USI (Unique Student Identifier) Number

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PPE Requirements – Safety boots, long pants and Hi Vis short/long sleeve shirt

Food is not provided – BYO lunch, tea and coffee provided