Unit of competency details
SISCAQU013 - Coordinate lifeguard service at an aquatic facility (Release 1)
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Releases:
| 1 1 (this release) |
03/Sep/2015 |
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Unit of competency
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Training packages that include this unit
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Classifications
Classification history
| ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier | 092199 | Sport And Recreation, N.e.c. | 07/Dec/2015 | |
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Unit of competency
Modification History
Not applicable.
Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor lifeguard supervision requirements in an aquatic facility according to regulatory requirements.
This unit applies to managers and coordinators in aquatic environments, such as council or commercially operated aquatic and leisure centres, who are responsible for supervising the activities of staff. Work is performed according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Aquatics
Unit Sector
Community Recreation
Elements and Performance Criteria
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ELEMENTS
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
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Elements describe the essential outcomes
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Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
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1. Identify lifeguard supervision requirements.
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1.1 Identify and document use of aquatic facility or environment.
1.2 Access and interpret information to establish supervision requirements.
1.3 Allocate resources to meet identified supervision requirements.
1.4 Document details of supervision to be provided.
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2. Implement supervision requirements.
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2.1 Communicate policies, procedures, roles and responsibilities to staff.
2.2 Identify training requirements, current capability and fill gaps where required.
2.3 Monitor, evaluate, and provide feedback on staff performance.
2.4 Adjust supervision to meet changing requirements.
2.5 Inspect the facility regularly to identify potential risks and take action to minimise within scope of responsibility.
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3. Manage emergency situations.
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3.1 Communicate emergency procedures to staff.
3.2 Conduct emergency drills according to agreed procedures.
3.3 Assess and manage emergencies according to agreed procedures.
3.4 Contact and use emergency services, as required.
3.5 Record and report incidents.
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4. Review and adapt lifeguard operations.
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4.1 Evaluate lifeguard operations according to agreed mechanisms.
4.2 Review own performance and seek feedback from stakeholders.
4.3 Review and implement modifications to lifeguard operations in response to feedback.
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Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Unit Mapping Information
SISCAQU416A Coordinate lifeguard service at an aquatic facility
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1ca50016-24d2-4161-a044-d3faa200268b
Assessment requirements
Modification History
Not applicable.
Performance Evidence
Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:
- identify and document supervision requirements for at least three different operational situations according to regulatory requirements
- implement and monitor supervision requirements at an aquatic facility on at least three different occasions, involving at least three of the following situations:
- where requirements change without notice
- when there are groups of children in the facility
- where inflatables are being used
- during periods of high use
- during periods of low use
- assess, manage and report on at least two different emergency situations.
Knowledge Evidence
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
- legislation and organisational policies and procedures:
- work health and safety/occupational health and safety
- use and care of equipment
- communication protocols
- safety, rescue and emergency procedures
- incident reporting
- appropriate responses to potential risk
- behaviour management
- factors for consideration in planning supervision requirements and regulatory requirements:
- level of use
- pattern of use
- profile of users
- nature of the location
- human resource management techniques in the context of lifeguard operations:
- rostering
- performance management
- training
- potential dangers or hazards commonly encountered in aquatic environments:
- misuse of equipment
- swimming in unsafe areas
- behaving with disregard for the safety of others
- facility or environment hazards and how these can be monitored through supervision
- factors affecting the classification of emergencies:
- nature and size
- likely development
- availability of support to enable an appropriate response
- opening and closing procedures
- rostering lifeguards
- allocating duties and responsibilities
- cleaning and maintenance
- first aid, emergency and rescue procedures appropriate to the conditions.
Assessment Conditions
Skills must be demonstrated in:
- a workplace or simulated aquatic environment.
Assessment must ensure use of:
- individuals to whom the candidate provides leadership, training and supervision
- organisational policies and procedures appropriate to risk management
- incident reporting documentation
- Participants to be supervised by lifeguards, these can be:
- participants in a workplace, or
- individuals who participate in project activities, role plays or simulated activities, set up for the purpose of assessment, within a training organisation.
Assessment activities to allow the individual to:
- monitor activities over a period of time
- respond to problems typical of lifeguard service provision.
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1ca50016-24d2-4161-a044-d3faa200268b
