LVR Training Courses Launceston

What is LVR training?

Low Voltage Rescue training teaches you how to recognise electrical hazards, manage the risk where possible, and remove a casualty from a live low-voltage panel using insulated rescue equipment. LVR is commonly paired with current CPR because electric shock can lead to cardiac arrest. Once the casualty is clear, you must follow the DRSABCD action plan, provide CPR, and use an AED if required.

Units of competency included

Low Voltage Rescue unit

• UETDRMP018 – Perform rescue from a live low voltage panel (commonly used as the replacement for UETDRRF004).

CPR unit

• HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including adult CPR technique and defibrillation within the DRSABCD action plan.

On successful completion, you’ll receive a Statement of Attainment issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd (RTO 90909).

Who is LVR training in Launceston for?

This training is suited to people who work on or near live low-voltage electrical apparatus, including:

• Electricians and electrical workers
• Apprentices and supervised electrical personnel
• Maintenance crews, contractors and facilities teams
• ESI-related roles (distribution, transmission, rail and associated work)
• Spotters who must observe live work and respond immediately in an emergency

Across Launceston and northern Tasmania, many employers expect LVR and CPR to be current before workers are cleared to work near live panels.

Prerequisites and what you’ll need

Because LVR is an electrical rescue unit, you may be asked to provide evidence of relevant electrical background. Common examples include:

• A current unrestricted electrical licence, or
• An electrotechnology / ESI qualification, or
• Relevant electrical safety/WHS units (often referenced examples include UEECD0007 or UETDREL006)

You’ll also need:

• A Unique Student Identifier (USI) for nationally recognised certification
• Photo ID on the day
• The ability to complete practical rescue and CPR tasks (see assessment requirements below)

Choose the right LVR course option near Launceston

LVR & CPR

• LVR CPR Training Units: HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation + UETDRMP018 perform rescue
• Best for: most site access requirements across construction, rail and ESI
• Delivery mode: face to face (some classes include an online component/online pre-course learning)
• Assessment: LVR scenarios plus at least two minutes of single-rescuer adult CPR (five cycles of 30:2)
• Card requirement: you’ll learn to perform CPR and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

LVR Only

• Units: UETDRMP018 Perform rescue from a live low voltage panel
• Best for: workers already current in CPR/First Aid who need an annual LVR refresh
• Delivery mode: face to face practical with short theory
• Assessment: rescue scenarios and a brief theory assessment
• On successful completion, you’ll receive a Statement of Attainment

First Aid & LVR

• LVR First Aid Courses Units: HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (includes CPR) + UETDRMP018 perform rescue
• Best for: new starters or teams wanting full cover in one training course
• Delivery mode: face to face with optional online learning or online training (where offered)
• Outcome: first aid certificate plus LVR unit on successful completion

LVR training in Launceston and nearby areas

Allens Training supports Launceston and surrounding communities across northern Tasmania. Training is commonly booked by participants travelling from:

• Launceston CBD and inner suburbs
• Invermay, Mowbray, Newnham
• Kings Meadows, Youngtown, Prospect
• Riverside, Legana, Hadspen
• Nearby centres such as Perth (Tas), Longford, Evandale, Westbury and surrounding districts depending on work locations

Organising training for a crew? Ask about onsite training options for workplaces in and around Launceston.

What you’ll learn in Low Voltage Rescue and CPR

Low Voltage Rescue procedure

You’ll practise the workplace response sequence, including:

• Checking hazards and confirming it’s safe to proceed
• Attempting to isolate power where safe and practical
• Using insulated rescue equipment to pull the casualty clear
• Moving the casualty to a safe area for first response

CPR, AED and DRSABCD

You’ll demonstrate:

• DRSABCD decision-making
• Adult CPR compressions and breaths
• AED set-up and safe operation
• Clear communication in an electrical rescue scenario

What’s in a Low Voltage Rescue Kit?

Kits vary by employer, but many include:

• An insulated rescue hook/crook
• Insulated gloves
• A fire-resistant blanket
• A CPR mask/face shield

Your training covers safe handling and correct use during the rescue simulation.

Duration and delivery

Most combined LVR & CPR options include:

• Self-paced online theory (often around 1.5–3 hours), and
• A face-to-face practical session (commonly around 3.5–4.5 hours)

Because rescue technique and CPR must be assessed in person, LVR training can’t be completed entirely online.

Practical assessment requirements

To be deemed competent, you’ll need to complete:

• A simulated rescue from a low-voltage panel, and
• Two minutes of uninterrupted single-rescuer CPR (five cycles of 30 compressions to 2 breaths) on an adult manikin placed on the floor

If kneeling, compressions, or mobility are concerns, plan ahead before booking.

Renewal and expiry

How long are LVR and CPR valid?

Many workplaces treat both LVR and CPR as 12-month certifications from the issue date.

When should I renew?

Annual refresher training is widely expected across industry. If your certification has lapsed, many sites treat it as not current, which can affect your ability to work on or near live low-voltage equipment.

Ready to book LVR Training Launceston?

Choose the course option that matches your current tickets (LVR & CPR, LVR-only, or First Aid & LVR), then secure a session time that suits. Booking for a team? Ask about onsite training so everyone renews together and stays site-ready.