Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply self rescue skills in white water with Grade 2 rapids. This unit may be used in conjunction with other units, such as rafting, canoeing or kayaking, and applies to situations where crew member or members are in the water due to circumstances such as craft capsize.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those working as assistant rafting, canoeing or kayaking leaders working for outdoor education or adventure providers, volunteer groups, not-for-profit organisations or government agencies in a range of white water conditions.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, 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
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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 technique. |
1.1. Assess the situation and identify possible hazards and risks to self and others when swimming in white water. 1.2. Select a rescue technique suitable to the situation. |
2. Apply defensive swimming techniques. |
2.1. Adopt body position for defensive swimming. 2.2. Negotiate hazards using defensive swimming techniques and ferry angles. |
3. Apply aggressive swimming techniques. |
3.1. Identify and apply techniques to actively free oneself from river hazards, using aggressive swimming techniques . 3.2. Effectively cross a current in order to reach the bank or eddy using a ferry angle. 3.3. Break in and out of eddies to get to shore. 3.4. Avoid obstacles and hazards using aggressive swimming using a support to self rescue |
4. Apply shallow water crossing technique |
4.1. Identify appropriate wading location 4.2. Wade across a swift current of mid-thigh depth, alone and using support, to self rescue. |
5. Demonstrate craft re-entry. |
5.1. Identify appropriate re-entry techniques. 5.2. Select a method of re-entry after consideration of physical ability, type of craft and situational variances . |
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 application of self rescues on multiple occasions 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, for example:
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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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Hazards may include: |
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Risks may include: |
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Defensive swimming techniques must include: |
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Aggressive swimming techniques may include: |
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Wading location may include: |
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Craft may include: |
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Situational variances may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Outdoor Recreation
Competency Field
White Water Rescue