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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Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Potential hazards and environmental conditions of the surf environment are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented 
 
 
 
Techniques for survival in the water are implemented 
 
 
Surf is negotiated in prevailing conditions, with and without flotation devices 
 
 

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