SISCAQU013 Coordinate lifeguard service at an aquatic facility

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SISCAQU013 Coordinate lifeguard service at an aquatic facility

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

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Identify lifeguard supervision requirements.	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.
2. Implement supervision requirements.	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.
3. Manage emergency situations.	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.
4. Review and adapt lifeguard operations.	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.

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