Assessor Resource

PUASAR017
Undertake advanced surf rescue

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to perform advanced surf rescues in challenging surf conditions without assistance from other team members. It includes lifeguards and lifesavers working in limited team environments.

The unit is applicable to personnel from the emergency services, volunteer organisations and/or organisations where a structured beach surveillance and rescue service is supplied.

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

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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
Pre-use checks of equipment are completed, in accordance with organisational procedures 
 
 
Location, that gives the best view of area of responsibility and ready access to equipment and water for response to casualties in distress, is determined and surveillance is maintained 
 
 
Casualty in distress is recognised 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prevailing surf conditions are assessed and safe return to shore is navigated, in accordance with organisational procedures 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debriefing is participated in and reports are completed, in accordance with organisational procedures 
 
 

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