Pole Top Rescue

Course Bookings

Please get in contact with High Risk Work Solutions to discuss training options.

Course Details

Nationally recognised unit of competency

UETDRMP006 Perform Pole Top Rescue

Course duration

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

Location

Onsite or offsite, statewide

Price

$190.00 per person (GST exempt)

Please enquire about group booking rates and discounts

Partially funded by Keystone if eligible

CPD points

3

Prerequisites

HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

and

UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

UETDREL005 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus

or

UETDREL006 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker

Must be 16 years of age and possess good language, literacy and numeracy skills

 

What to bring

USI number (Unique Student Identifier)

If you do not know it, search or create here

 

Photo ID must be provided on the first day of training

 

Biscuits, tea, coffee and drinks are provided. There are many takeaway food options nearby or feel free to bring your own lunch

 

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

Course outline

  • Prepare to perform pole top rescue
  • Carry out pole top rescue
  • Complete the pole top rescue procedure

Application

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform pole top rescue in an electricity supply industry (ESI) environment. 

It includes the organisational workplace requirements for the inspection and use of pole top rescue equipment, 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 PackageCompanion 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. 

Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

The Statement of Attainment is issued by AOTA RTO #91463.