EWP Controlled Descent Escape and Rescue Training
Course Overview:
Qualification:
- UETDRMP015 Perform elevated work platform controlled descent escape
- UETDRMP016 Perform elevated work platform rescue
Duration: 1 Day
Assessment Type: Theory and Practical
Prerequisite: HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Course Description:
This course covers the use of EWP controlled descent escape procedures, including rescuing a person from a raised EWP. It specifies the requirements and how they apply in the context of transmission, distribution or rail work functions.
Successfully completing this course will allow you to escape or assist with a rescue from an EWP with an Emergency Descent Device or Controlled Descent Device.
Learning Outcome:
On completion of the course, participants will have gained the following skills and knowledge to:
- Inspection and fitting of rescue equipment
- Assessing and controlling hazards to rescuer, victim, and others
- Isolation procedures
- Maintaining Safe Approach Distances (SAD’s) appropriate to EWP rescue & EWP controlled descent rescue
- Involvement of external emergency services as appropriate
- Practical demonstration of rescuing a person
Outcome:
A nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the units below;
- UETDRMP015 Perform elevated work platform controlled descent escape
- UETDRMP016 Perform elevated work platform rescue
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Working at heights is filled with serious risks, especially when working on Elevating Work Platforms (EWPs). Therefore, EWP rescue and EWP controlled descent escape training are necessary to offer protection to workers and ensure regulatory compliance. Safety Australia Training offers nationally recognized training that instructs workers in the necessary skills to perform safe and effective rescues and emergency descents from EWPs.
What is EWP Rescue?
EWP rescue is the emergency procedure embraced when an employee is immobilized or trapped in a work platform at an elevated height. Through mechanical failure, power loss, or medical ailment, the trained rescuers must move in and out and bring the person to safety without harm. Both assisted rescue and self-rescue via controlled descent escape systems are covered.
Why EWP Rescue and Controlled Descent Escape Training is Necessary?
When working at heights, seconds matter in an emergency. EWP controlled descent escape training instructs workers to:
- Assess risks in EWP emergency situations
- Utilize proper harness and descent device usage
- Execute a safe, controlled descent of a raised platform
- Coordinate or execute a ground or other EWP rescue
This training is not just about compliance; it’s about preventing injury and saving lives.
Major Benefits of EWP Rescue and Controlled Descent Escape Training for Employees and Employers
- Enhanced safety: Employees are prepared to respond effectively and promptly in emergencies.
- Regulation with the law: Meets WHS legislation and employer obligation under Australian safety standards.
- Minimum downtime: Minimizes emergency delays with trained staff on site.
- Increased confidence: Employees feel more confident working at height.
- Improved incident outcomes: Improved response times can significantly reduce the severity of injuries.
Legal and Safety Regulations That Oversee the Operation of EWP and Controlled Descent Escape
Under Australian WHS legislation, employers are obligated to provide adequate training for all high-risk work, including EWP operations. Industry codes of practice and Safe Work Australia compel a rescue plan for work at height and that employees be trained in EWP descent and rescue procedures. Failure to do so might result in legal penalties and increased liability in the event of an accident.
Case Studies or Statistics on Workplace Safety Improvements
According to Safe Work Australia, falls from height remain one of the leading causes of workplace deaths. However, organisations that offer EWP rescue and controlled descent escape training experience:
- Emergency response times decreased by as much as 60%
- A 40% reduction in lost-time EWP-related injuries
- Improved staff retention through improved safety culture
For example, a major building firm reduced its EWP-related incident rate to zero within 18 months following mandatory rescue training.
Who Should Attend EWP Rescue and Controlled Descent Escape Training?
This course is ideally suited for:
- EWP operators and spotters
- Construction and infrastructure workers
- Maintenance personnel working at height
- Site supervisors and safety officers
- Emergency response teams in an industrial setting
Why Choose Safety Australia Training for EWP Rescue Courses?
- Nationally recognised units of competency
- Experienced, capable instructors with real-world rescue experience
- Scenario-based, practical training
- Advanced equipment deployed in practical training
- Delivered on-site flexibly or within our specially designed training facilities
Our guarantee is to deliver consistent, compliant, and life-saving EWP training tailored to your workplace needs.
How EWP Rescue and Controlled Descent Escape Training Can Save Lives?
In a time of crisis—equipment failure, operator failure, or platform entrapment—the right training is what counts. Controlled descent gear and practiced rescue methods guarantee that no worker is left behind. With Safety Australia Training, your team learns the skills that one day might be the difference between someone going home alive.
Book Your EWP Rescue and Controlled Descent Escape Training Today
Don’t wait for a workplace crisis to force EWP rescue training to become necessary. Book your EWP controlled descent escape and rescue training with Safety Australia Training today and give your staff the confidence and compassion to respond to any hazardous situation.
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The EWP Controlled Descent Escape and Rescue course by Safety Australia Training is designed to teach workers how to safely escape and perform rescues from elevated work platforms (EWPs) using controlled descent devices. It covers practical skills and safety procedures for emergency situations at height.
This course is ideal for workers who operate Elevated Work Platforms (EWPs) and may need to perform or assist in a controlled descent escape or rescue in an emergency. It’s especially suited for those in construction, maintenance, or industries working at height.
To enrol in the EWP Controlled Descent Escape and Rescue training at Safety Australia Training, you must be at least 18 years old and have basic English literacy and physical fitness. No prior experience is required.
To enrol in the EWP Controlled Descent Escape and Rescue training, you must be at least 18 years old and have basic English literacy and physical fitness to safely participate in practical activities.
After completing the course, you will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the unit RIIWHS202E, Enter and work in confined spaces, including practical training in EWP controlled descent escape and rescue.
Yes, this course is nationally recognised in Australia and meets the requirements of the relevant national competency standards.
Yes, the course covers risk assessment and emergency procedures for EWP operations, including hazard control, isolation, SADs, and rescue coordination.
The certification for the EWP Controlled Descent Escape and Rescue course offered by Safety Australia Training is valid for 2 years from the date of completion.
