Powering Skills Organisation (PSO) recently requested an extension of time for the following UET Rescue units:
- UETDRRF001 Perform cable pit/trench/excavation rescue
- UETDRRF002 Perform EWP rescue
- UETDRRF003 Perform pole top rescue
- UETDRRF004 Perform rescue from a live LV panel
- UETDRRF005 Perform rescue from switchyard structures at heights
- UETDRRF006 Perform tower rescue
- UETTDRRF08 Perform EWP controlled descent escape
PSO can advise that Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has accepted this application and has granted an extension until 13 October 2025. This will allow PSO to continue with the current Project – UET Rescue and Refresher Units, which you can follow along here.
Please note that ASQA has advised the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority and the Training Accreditation Council of Western Australia regarding this extended transition period.
Further, the training products referenced above, will remain on RTOs’ scope of registration until the end of the extended transition period.



