This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to perform land based swiftwater and floodwater rescues and recoveries as a member of a specialist team.

Swiftwater and floodwater recovery involves the rescue of persons from fast moving water in areas such as stormwater drains, canals, rivers and/or creeks. It involves the use of a variety of rescue techniques with suitably equipped responders entering the water.

The unit is applicable to personnel who may perform a narrow range of land based rescues from a swiftwater and/or floodwater environment while working under direct supervision.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.
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Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Operation and task information is obtained from communication centre or supervisor
Information is collected from relevant persons at the scene and observations are made to determine the location, number and condition of trapped casualties
Rescue and recovery techniques suitable for casualties and vehicles in swiftwater and floodwater conditions are identified
Isolation techniques are used to stabilise positioning of casualty to assist in extrication
Casualties are retrieved from swiftwater and floodwater using recognised techniques for removal, in accordance with organisational procedures
Prior to leaving scene equipment is recovered, cleaned and maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines

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