First Aid in an ESI Environment

First Aid in an ESI Environment

Learn how to respond to an injury or illness in an electricity supply industry (ESI) workplace. This four-hour course focuses on checking the scene for danger, assessing a casualty and giving first aid for conditions such as electrical burns and electric shock. You will practise seeking help, monitoring the casualty and handing over to emergency services. Employers can use this course to build first aid capability in teams working around electrical infrastructure.

Accredited Unit of Competency

On successful completion, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for:

• UETDRMP010 Provide first aid in an ESI environment

Prerequisites

• HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation must be completed before this unit.

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What You’ll Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Check an ESI incident scene for danger to yourself, the casualty and others
• Access first aid equipment, seek help and contact emergency services
• Assess a casualty and provide an initial first aid response
• Respond to electrical burns and recognise how to manage electric shock
• Recognise first aid needs involving bleeding, medical shock, bites and stings
• Monitor the casualty and hand over clear information to emergency services
• Secure the incident area and report the incident under workplace procedures

Who Is This Course For?

For people who work in the electricity supply industry and may be first to help a colleague after an incident, including:

• Field crews working on or near electricity networks
• Electrical and maintenance workers in ESI workplaces
• Safety observers and other workers supporting ESI crews
• Supervisors and team leaders responsible for an ESI crew
• Employers looking to build first aid response skills across their ESI teams

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How the Training Works

Training Delivery

• Delivered face to face by a qualified trainer at our Maxwell Training facility or an approved training venue
• Four hours, including a short break, practical activities and assessment
• Learn through trainer demonstrations, discussion and realistic ESI first aid scenarios

Practical Activities

• Checking an ESI incident scene for hazards before approaching a casualty
• Assessing a casualty and using available first aid equipment
• Responding to simulated electrical burns and electric shock
• Seeking help, contacting emergency services and monitoring the casualty
• Securing the area, handing over information and completing an incident report

Assessment

• Knowledge questions about ESI first aid procedures and common injuries
• Practical first aid scenario assessments, including electrical burns and electric shock
• Communication, casualty monitoring and incident reporting during a simulated response

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Entry Requirements

To take part in training and assessment, you will need to meet these requirements:

General Requirements

• Provide proof of identity on the day of training
• Hold HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation before undertaking UETDRMP010
• You need a Unique Student Identifier (USI) — apply free at www.usi.gov.au
• Minimum age of 14 years; students under 18 need parental consent unless linked to an employer

Language, Literacy, Numeracy & Digital (LLND)

• Read straightforward first aid instructions and workplace procedures
• Understand the trainer’s instructions and communicate clearly during a scenario
• Complete short knowledge answers and an incident report
• Follow written and spoken safety directions
• Use a tablet, smartphone or computer for online assessment tasks, with support available if needed

Physical Requirements

• Move safely in a simulated incident area and use first aid equipment
• Demonstrate first aid actions for a casualty in practical scenarios
• Let us know if a physical condition may affect your participation so we can discuss available support

Got Any Questions?

If you’d like to know more about this course, entry requirements, or booking options — or if you feel that you may need support in class — our team is here to help!

Call us on 1300 MAXWEL or email [email protected] and we’ll make sure you have all the information you need.