Assessor Resource
PUAOPE009C
Navigate in an aquatic environment
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
The application of this unit in the workplace covers a range of open or closed water situations where a vessel (of varying sizes) is required to navigate.
The unit typically applies to personnel from emergency services and/or volunteer organisations or organisations where surveillance and rescue operations in open water are required.
The unit applies in an aquatic search and rescue operation to locate a vessel in distress under a variety of environmental conditions by day and at night.
This unit covers the competency required to navigate in an aquatic environment including inland rivers, lakes, dams, surf zones and oceans, using a range of navigation equipment and techniques while undertaking search and rescue.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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