Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify and evaluate aquatic emergencies and respond appropriately with basic water rescues that incorporate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). These situations will usually require an individual response.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those working in indoor or outdoor aquatic facilities, such as pool lifeguards or aquatic educators teaching water familiarisation, learn-to-swim and water safety classes in swimming pools or confined natural shallow water venues. It also applies to those instructing canyoning and snorkelling activities.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Nil
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a Unit of Competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the Required Skills and Knowledge section and the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
1. Identify and evaluate aquatic emergencies. |
1.1. Recognise the signs and signals of a person in difficulty. 1.2. Assess situation to determine appropriate response to aquatic emergency , according to accepted best practice principles of aquatic rescues , relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures . 1.3. Identify and assess immediate hazards and risks to self and others . |
2. Apply the principles of a basic water rescue. |
2.1. Determine the type of rescue required and promptly formulate a rescue plan according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 2.2. Access equipment as required. 2.3. Perform basic water rescue according to accepted best practice principles of aquatic rescues. 2.4. Monitor the condition of the casualty and plan course of action. 2.5. Provide appropriate treatment according to industry standards and organisational policies and procedures. |
3. Record and report the incident. |
3.1. Record details of the incident and the action taken using appropriate forms, according to organisational policies and procedures. 3.2. Notify appropriate personnel and statutory authorities of the incident. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure performance of all swimming and non-swimming basic rescues and performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Assessment must also ensure access to:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. |
Range Statement
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Signs and signals may include: |
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Response may include: |
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Aquatic emergency may include: |
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Accepted best practice principles of aquatic rescues may include: |
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Relevant legislation may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Hazards may include: |
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Risks may include: |
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Others may include: |
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Rescue plan may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Basic water rescue must include: |
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Treatment may include: |
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Industry standards may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Community Recreation
Competency Field
Aquatics