Course Details

Course Outline

Comtech Training’s HSE training has been specifically designed as a cost-effective way to minimise subcontractors' time out of the field, whilst still allowing them to gain mandatory HSE certification.

Course Content

Basic First Aid:

• HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• UETTDRRF007 Provide first aid in an ESI environment.

Ladders and Poles including Telstra Work Activities:

• ODHS131A Telstra Working with ladders.
• ODHS078B Telstra Working at Poles (including VESI Safe to Climb)
• UETTDRRF003 Perform pole top rescue.

Power Awareness:

• ICTWHS205 Work safely near power infrastructure at a telecommunication workplace.
• UETTDREL006 Working safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker.

Manhole Rescue:

• ODHS134A Working at Telstra Pits and Manholes (including Manhole Rescue)

*Attention NSW Technicians*
If you are completing your training in New South Wales, you must complete the below units.

• UETDRMP002 ESI safety rules for work on, near or in the vicinity of electrical apparatus.
• UETTDRMP001 Apply access authority procedures to work on or near electrical apparatus.
• UETTDRRF004 Perform rescue from a live LV panel.

Course Delivery

HSE training is delivered via the following methods:

• eLearning
• Face‑to‑face practical assessment
• The online theory component (eLearning) can be completed at any time, with enrolment expiring after 90 days. The practical assessment is completed in one day (8am ‑ 5pm). The online theory component must be completed prior to enrolling in a practical assessment.
• Note: Initial HSE Training is completed every 3 years. Refresher training must be completed annually in the 2 subsequent years. 

Course Cost

Cost for standard Initial I&M: $335.00 
Cost for NSW Initial I&M: $435.00