Low Voltage Rescue Training Perth | UETDRMP018 + LVR Course
If you work near live low-voltage electrical apparatus in Western Australia, low voltage rescue training is not optional — it is a legal obligation under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA) and, for licensed electricians, a regulatory requirement under the Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991 (WA).
Safety Heights and Rescue Training (RTO 52610), based in Naval Base, Perth, delivers low voltage rescue training as a combined one-day course covering UETDRMP018 Perform Rescue from a Live LV Panel and HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation — the two units that together satisfy the LVR + CPR compliance requirement for WA electrical workers.
Course Details
Call 08 9437 9108, email chris@rescue-training.com.au, or visit rescue-training.com.au to check upcoming dates and book.
What Is Low Voltage Rescue Training?
Low voltage (LV) rescue training equips workers to safely extract a colleague from contact with a live low-voltage electrical panel, and to immediately follow that rescue with CPR if the person is unresponsive or not breathing.
The two units delivered together form the complete emergency response chain:
UETDRMP018 Perform Rescue from a Live LV Panel covers:
Identifying live LV hazards — panels, switchboards, and enclosed apparatus
Assessing the scene without becoming a second casualty
Non-contact extraction techniques from live LV equipment
The critical principle: the rescuer must never contact the live source during intervention
Scope: live LV panels and switchboards only — this unit does not extend to overhead lines or underground cables, which require separate qualifications
HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation covers:
Chest compressions and rescue breathing aligned with current Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines
Automated external defibrillator (AED) awareness
Electrocution-specific first aid — post-rescue patient management, secondary cardiac arrest risk, and delayed injury presentation
Emergency notification obligations under the WHS Act 2020 (WA)
The CPR unit must be delivered in line with ARC guidelines, which represent the national standard for resuscitation techniques across Australia.
Who Needs Low Voltage Rescue Training in WA?
Licensed Electricians
Under the Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991 (WA), as updated in October 2024, all licensed electricians in Western Australia must hold current CPR certification approved by the Director of Energy Safety. This is a statutory obligation — not just industry best practice. Failure to hold a current LVR + CPR certificate creates direct regulatory exposure for the individual and for the PCBU employing them.
Electrical Apprentices
LVR + CPR training is a mandatory safety competency for electrical apprentices before they commence work on or near live electrical equipment. It is part of foundational trade safety preparation from day one of apprenticeship.
Solar Installers and PV Technicians
Solar installers working with live DC and AC low-voltage apparatus are firmly within the scope of workers required to hold this competency. With rooftop solar installation expanding rapidly across Perth's residential and commercial sectors, LVR + CPR is increasingly a baseline site access requirement for PV technicians.
Maintenance Contractors and Shutdown Crews
Industrial maintenance workers, shutdown crews, and contractors at mine sites, port facilities, refineries, and manufacturing plants across the Kwinana Industrial Strip commonly require LVR + CPR as a condition of site access — regardless of trade classification. If your work brings you anywhere near live LV environments, this qualification is likely already expected of you.
Test-and-Tag Technicians
Workers performing test-and-tag services on electrical equipment operate near live apparatus as a regular part of their role, placing them within the scope of this requirement.
The Legal Framework in WA
WHS Act 2020 (WA) and LVR
Under Section 19 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA), every Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU) must ensure workers are trained and competent before being exposed to live electrical hazards. The duty is non-transferable — it cannot be contracted away, and a PCBU cannot rely on a worker's own verbal assurance that they are competent.
Competency is demonstrated through documented, nationally recognised training records. An absence of a current LVR + CPR Statement of Attainment is a direct legal gap.
Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991 (WA)
The Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991 (WA), updated in October 2024, require licensed electricians to hold current CPR certification approved by the Director of Energy Safety. The statutory minimum refresher interval is three years; however, most WA industrial sites enforce an annual re-qualification standard as a condition of site access.
Annual Renewal: Why Once Is Not Enough
The 12-month renewal expectation is driven by two practical realities:
Skill decay — CPR and rescue skills deteriorate rapidly without regular practice
ARC guideline updates — Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines are periodically updated; training must remain aligned with current protocols
For workers regularly on live LV sites in WA, an annual LVR + CPR renewal should be a fixed entry in your compliance calendar.
The Unit Code History: UETDRRF004 → UETDRMP007 → UETDRMP018
If you have an older certificate with a different unit code, here is what the changes mean:
All three codes cover the same core competency — rescue from a live LV panel. If your old certificate shows UETDRRF004 or UETDRMP007, it was valid when issued. When renewing, confirm your provider is delivering UETDRMP018 — the current code that should appear on your new Statement of Attainment.
Safety Heights and Rescue Training delivers the current UETDRMP018 unit.
LVR + CPR vs LVR + First Aid: Which Do You Need?
LVR + CPR (UETDRMP018 + HLTAID009) is the standard minimum requirement for most licensed electricians and workers in live LV environments in WA. This is the combination your licensing body and most site inductions are asking for.
LVR + First Aid (UETDRMP018 + HLTAID011) provides broader first aid capability — covering not just CPR but a wide range of workplace medical emergencies. Some employers and site managers require this more comprehensive bundle under their site safety management systems.
Check your site's safe work method statement or your employer's induction requirements before booking. Safety Heights and Rescue Training currently delivers the LVR + CPR combination — contact us directly to discuss LVR + First Aid options.
About Safety Heights and Rescue Training — Naval Base, Perth
Safety Heights and Rescue Training (RTO 52610) is located at Naval Base, Perth — within the Kwinana Industrial Strip, one of Australia's most concentrated heavy industrial precincts. Workers from nearby refineries, port facilities, utilities, and manufacturing plants are minutes away from the training facility, not across the city.
Trainers bring operational backgrounds from rescue, emergency response, and high-risk industrial work in WA. LVR + CPR is not an add-on module here — it sits alongside confined space, breathing apparatus, and working at heights as a core part of the training program delivered to shutdown and maintenance teams across WA's resources and utilities sectors.
On-site and group delivery is available for teams, shutdown crews, and large-site inductions. Contact us to discuss scheduling around your project or maintenance window.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need LVR training if I'm not an electrician?
If your work regularly brings you near live low-voltage apparatus, yes. Under the WHS Act 2020 (WA), the PCBU must ensure workers are competent for the hazards they face. Non-electrical workers in live LV environments should hold this qualification. Confirm with your employer or site safety management system.
How long does the course take?
Half a day to a full day depending on group size. Contact Safety Heights directly when booking to confirm the session duration for your group.
Is the training recognised interstate?
Yes. Both UETDRMP018 and HLTAID009 are nationally recognised units under the Australian Qualifications Framework, valid across every Australian state and territory.
Can you deliver on our site?
Yes. Safety Heights and Rescue Training delivers on-site training for teams across Perth metro, the Kwinana Industrial Strip, the Southwest, the Goldfields, and the Murchison. Contact us to discuss logistics and group rates.
What if my certificate shows UETDRRF004?
That unit has been superseded. Your original certificate was valid when issued. For renewal, you should be re-certified under the current UETDRMP018 unit. Contact Safety Heights to confirm and book your renewal.
Book Your Low Voltage Rescue Training in Perth
Safety Heights and Rescue Training (RTO 52610) Unit 3, 1216 Rockingham Road, Naval Base WA 6165
Call: 08 9437 9108 Email: chris@rescue-training.com.au Web: rescue-training.com.au
Check upcoming course dates, ask about group bookings, or discuss on-site delivery for your team. Annual compliance renewal is straightforward — don't let it lapse before a site access checkpoint catches it.
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