The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. |
Pre-use checks of equipment may include: | checking clip on rescue tube for correct operation checking fibreglass rescue boards for cracks and sharp edges checking rescue tubes for fraying of ropes and straps checking straps on rescue boards are securely attached |
Hazards may include: | hazards associated with different wave types inshore holes littoral currents marine creatures rip currents |
Equipment may include: | automated external defibrillator first aid kit oxygen resuscitation equipment rescue board rescue tube |
Locations of most likely need may include: | central location for first aid and resuscitation equipment popular swimming locations start of rip currents |
Location that gives the best view may include: | minimising sun glare moving to counteract interference by beach users in ground level surveillance raised tower unobstructed by public or lifesaving equipment |
People who match the profile of high risk bathers may include: | inappropriately dressed for surf bathing older people people who are intoxicated people who are overweight tourists young children |
Identified methods to avoid fatigue may include: | momentarily focusing on the horizon or a distant object not staring fixedly for long periods at one thing regular breaks |
Casualty/ies in distress may include: | attempting to swim to shore with little or no progress calling for assistance facing towards shore looking for help fearful look on casualty's face head titled back upright body position waving arms vigorous arm movements in an attempt to raise head above water |
Operational command may include: | local supervisor remote communications centre |
Appropriate rescue techniques and equipment may include: | rescue using rescue board rescue using rescue tube |
Challenging surf conditions may include: | choppy conditions due to wind surf greater than 1.5 metres |
Defensive approach may include: | placing rescue device between rescuer and casualty stopping a safe distance from the casualty while assessing their mental state using legs or arms as a barrier |
Securing the casualty/ies may include: | assisting conscious casualty onto rescue board clipping tube around casualty (conscious or unconscious) putting exhausted/unconscious casualty on board using board rolling techniques |
Navigating safe return to shore may include: | avoiding rip currents on the return to shore using broken waves to return to shore waiting for a lull between sets to avoid large breaking waves |
Approved techniques for dragging a casualty/ies unaided may include: | best technique for personal safety maintaining an open airway of an unconscious casualty organisational procedures |
Lowering a casualty/ies using approved techniques may include: | best technique for personal safety maintaining an open airway of an unconscious casualty organisational procedures |
Further assistance required may include: | paramedics supervisors to assist with managing major incidents support from team members |
First aid and patient care may include: | treatment according to Australian Resuscitation Council Guidelines |
Arrival of further aid may include: | paramedics team members |
Post-operational checks and maintenance of equipment may include: | checking for damage ensuring all attachment points are secure washing of salt and sand |