Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to perform diver rescues. This includes assessing the situation, practicing search and rescue procedures for a variety of simulated dive incidents and providing treatment if required. Additional competencies, such as the administration of supplemental oxygen, are detailed in other units of competency.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to current or aspiring SCUBA dive guides or instructors working in controlled open water environments to a maximum depth of 18 metres. This may include those working for private dive schools or companies operating at coastal sites or through holiday resorts.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
SISOSCB301A SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and Performance Criteria
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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. Determine rescue requirements. |
1.1. Assess situation to determine appropriate response to dive incident , according to industry technical and safety criteria , relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures . 1.2. Identify and assess immediate hazards and risks to self and others . 1.3. Determine the type of rescue required and formulate a rescue plan according to industry technical and safety criteria, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. |
2. Apply diver rescue or rescues. |
2.1. Access equipment as required. 2.2. Perform underwater search techniques to recover diver or divers. 2.3. Administer action and perform rescue or rescues in simulated dive incidents. 2.4. Monitor the condition of the diver or divers and provide appropriate treatment according to industry standards and organisational policies and procedures. |
3. Use supplemental oxygen. |
3.1. Ensure that prepared oxygen equipment meets oxygen use standards and industry technical and safety criteria. 3.2. Comply with the standards specified in the Dangerous Goods Regulations (Class 2 - Gases) while using oxygen. 3.3. Demonstrate that the administration of supplemental oxygen complies with industry technical and safety criteria. |
4. Evaluate diver rescues. |
4.1. Evaluate relevant aspects of the rescue or rescues. 4.2. Identify improvements for future diver rescue experiences. |
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 participation in multiple open water rescue activities that are of a sufficient duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance. 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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Assess may include : |
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Dive incident may include: |
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Industry technical and safety criteria 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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Others may include: |
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Rescue may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Underwater search techniques may include: |
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Action may include: |
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Treatment may include : |
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Industry standards may include: |
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Oxygen equipment may include: |
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Oxygen use standards may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Outdoor Recreation
Competency Field
SCUBA