Assessor Resource
PUASAR012
Apply surf awareness and self-rescue skills
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required for surf awareness, self-rescue techniques and safely participating in activities in a surf environment.
Participating in any potentially hazardous aquatic operation will require the effective application of a variety of surf skills and self-rescue techniques. Competence in this unit will include appropriate application of surf awareness surf skills and self-rescue techniques in a surf environment and will require the practical and effective application of skills in a real or simulated activity in a surf environment.
The unit is applicable to lifesavers, lifeguards, search and rescue officers or other rescue personnel who are required to perform or participate in activities in a surf environment.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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