Low voltage rescue training on the Gold Coast – who needs it and why

Electrical work is high-risk, and accidents can happen quickly and without warning. Low-voltage rescue (LVR) training gives you the skills to step in when it matters and possibly help someone who’s in a difficult situation. 

At First Aid Accident & Emergency (FAAE), we run the Gold Coast’s most trusted low voltage rescue courses, with 17+ years of experience and more than 2000 5-star reviews. Our training runs weekly, and we issue same-day certification, making it easy and convenient to stay compliant. 

What is low-voltage rescue training? 

Low-voltage rescue training is a requirement for electrical workers in QLD and teaches you how to safely rescue someone who has come into contact with live electrical equipment. FAAE’s LVR training covers:

• UETDRMP018 Perform Rescue from a live Low Voltage Panel
• HLTAID009 CPR

These courses teach you how to risk assess a job, isolate power, use an LVR kit, rescue a patient safely and perform CPR. All training is delivered face-to-face by our local medical trainers, with no tedious online modules required. It’s practical, hands-on training to help you respond to someone who is electrocuted, trapped or injured around a live switchboard.

Who needs low-voltage rescue training? 

So, who will LVR training benefit? As this is a required certificate in QLD for all electrical workers, the course is designed to help anyone working on or near energised circuits, including electricians, spotters and trade assistants. It is required under the Electrical Safety Act and legally must be refreshed every 12 months. 

The real benefits of LVR training

LVR training teaches you how to respond fast after an electrical accident. The skills you learn are life-saving, isolating the power, pulling someone to safety and doing CPR. This type of first aid training is practical, it’s not just reading a manual. Most importantly, it keeps you compliant. 

What you’ll learn in our low-voltage rescue training

This 3-hour course includes: 

• 2 minutes of CPR on adult + infant manikins
• Using the crook to isolate someone from a panel
• Checking an LVR kit
• One-man drag
• Putting someone in the recovery position
• Basic first aid scenarios like rescuing a patient from a live switchboard and participating in role play situations. 

To complete this course, you must be physically able, as we aren’t permitted to change or lighten the national requirements, although you can call ahead for help. 

Frequently asked questions:

How long does the low voltage rescue training last, and where is it held?

It is a 3-hour face-to-face course. We can come to your workplace or site office, or we run our Gold Coast LVR training for individuals and smaller groups  in two convenient locations, Varsity Lakes and Coomera. Free parking is available.

How long does it take to get my low-voltage rescue training certificate?

You’ll receive an online certificate on the day you complete the LVR training

How long is the certificate valid for? 

The certificate is valid for 12 months. 

Do you provide on-site training? 

Yes, on-site LVR training is available for groups, check here for onsite training 

Why choose FAAE for low-voltage rescue training? 

With any kind of first aid training, you should learn from people who know the industry. First Aid Accident & Emergency is 100% Gold Coast owned, operated, and all of our courses are delivered by local medical trainers who understand real Australian workplaces. 

We’re trusted by everyone from small electrical businesses to the Electrical Safety Office itself. With simple, weekly courses, we only offer high-quality training that is easy to understand and ensures compliance. We’re local, experienced and trusted by the biggest names in the industry.

If you need to refresh your LVR and CPR or get certified for the first time, book into our weekly Gold Coast low-voltage rescue training today. Or give us a call on (07) 5520 5068 to have a chat and find out more.