LVR & CPR Training Adelaide: What's Changed with UETDRMP018?
Updated: Oct 18
If you're organising Low Voltage Rescue (LVR) and CPR training for your electrical team, you may have noticed another change to the nationally recognised LVR unit.
With UETDRMP018 now replacing UETDRMP007, it's worth understanding what's changed, what training your team needs and how the requirements apply to your workplace.
For electricians, apprentices and safety observers across Adelaide and regional South Australia, keeping rescue and resuscitation skills current is an important part of electrical safety.
What is the current Low Voltage Rescue qualification?
The current nationally recognised unit is:
UETDRMP018 – Perform rescue from a live low voltage panel.
It supersedes UETDRMP007, which previously replaced UETDRRF004.
UETDRMP018 is listed as equivalent to UETDRMP007 on the National Training Register.
This means the qualification code has changed, but the core purpose remains the same: preparing workers to respond safely to an emergency involving a live low voltage panel.
If your staff completed an earlier unit, their qualification doesn't automatically become invalid because a newer unit has been released. However, you'll need to consider their training currency and any applicable workplace, licensing or contractual requirements.
What does UETDRMP018 training cover?
The course focuses on the practical skills and knowledge required to perform a rescue from a live low voltage panel.
Participants learn to:
Identify hazards and assess risks before attempting a rescue.
Locate the electrical isolation point.
Inspect and use low voltage rescue equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Follow workplace rescue and emergency response procedures.
Safely remove a casualty from a live low voltage panel.
Assess the casualty and respond appropriately.
Secure the incident area and complete required reporting.
The training also addresses the role and responsibilities of the safety observer.
At Safe Hands SA, we focus on practical scenarios that reflect the environments electrical workers may encounter.
How often do electricians need LVR and CPR training?
The prerequisite for UETDRMP018 is:
HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
At Safe Hands SA, we deliver combined LVR and CPR training, allowing eligible participants to complete both units in one training session.
The CPR component must be successfully completed before assessment in UETDRMP018.
If you're unsure whether your team has the required training, contact us before booking.
What are the prerequisites for UETDRMP018?
The prerequisite for UETDRMP018 is:
HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
At Safe Hands SA, we deliver combined LVR and CPR training, allowing eligible participants to complete both units in one training session.
The CPR component must be successfully completed before assessment in UETDRMP018.
If you're unsure whether your team has the required training, contact us before booking.
Who should complete Low Voltage Rescue training?
LVR training is particularly relevant to electrical workers who may be required to perform or assist with a rescue from a live low voltage panel.
This can include:
Licensed electricians.
Electrical apprentices.
Electrical technicians.
Workers undertaking safety observer duties.
Other appropriately authorised electrical industry personnel.
The training required will depend on each person's duties and the electrical risks associated with their work.
Can apprentices and experienced electricians train together?
Yes. We regularly deliver training to groups with different levels of industry experience.
An apprentice may be learning the rescue procedure for the first time, while an experienced electrician may be completing their annual refresher.
Our approach is practical and contextualised, giving participants the opportunity to practise the rescue procedure, ask questions and understand their responsibilities.
Is CITB funding available for LVR and CPR training?
Safe Hands SA is a CITB Endorsed Training Provider.
Eligible workers may be able to complete combined LVR and CPR training with the course costs fully subsidised through CITB.
Eligibility and funding must be verified before training.
We can help confirm CITB eligibility and organise the training for your team.
For businesses with a mixture of eligible and non-eligible workers, contact us to discuss the available options.
LVR & CPR Training Adelaide and Regional South Australia
We deliver practical LVR and CPR training for electrical businesses throughout Adelaide and regional South Australia.
Training can be arranged at your workplace, reducing the need for staff to travel individually to different training venues.
Our training includes:
Practical low voltage rescue scenarios.
Combined UETDRMP018 and HLTAID009 training.
On-site group training.
Same-day certificates following successful completion of all requirements.
Assistance with CITB eligibility and claims.
Flexible scheduling for electrical teams.
We regularly work with electricians, apprentices and businesses across the construction and electrical industries.
Need First Aid training as well?
If your team also needs HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid, we can discuss combining First Aid with LVR training.
HLTAID011 includes CPR, so we can help organise a suitable training schedule to meet the required prerequisite and assessment sequence.
This can be a practical option for businesses reviewing several training requirements at once.
Planning your team's LVR and CPR training?
Whether you're organising annual refreshers, training new apprentices or reviewing your team's electrical safety requirements, we can help.
Safe Hands SA provides practical, nationally recognised LVR and CPR training across Adelaide and regional South Australia.
Give us a call on 0433 234 918 or email contact@safehandssa.com to discuss training for your team.
You can also visit our Electrical & Construction Training page for more information about our workplace training services.
Further information
Nationally recognised training and assessment delivered in partnership with Allens Training Pty Ltd (RTO 90909).
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