Assessor Resource

PUASES014A
Apply flood and fast moving water safety techniques

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


The application of this unit applies to persons who will be performing activities/tasks in or around water which is considered to be flood water and/or fast moving, but not specifically rapids, swift water and/or white water.

Roles to which this unit may apply could include emergency services personnel and marine operators.

This unit covers the competency required to operate safely and perform self-rescue in and around water which is considered to be in flood and/or fast moving context/environments.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

HLTFA311A Apply first aid

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

perform self-rescue techniques to ensure own safety

survive in or around inland moving water.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of conditions expected in the workplace.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed covering a minimum of four possible hazards which are reflective of the workplace environment and context, and are applicable to taking part in activities in flood and/or fast moving water.

The relative unpredictability of flood and/or fast moving water events makes relying on on-the-job assessment impractical, so training and assessment will usually involve setting scenarios to be completed either individually or as a member of a team.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

incidents, scenarios, exercises or simulations, or series of tasks

equipment used in flood and/or fast moving water operations.

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

apply appropriate self-rescue techniques

communicate effectively with people involved, specifically in relation to situational awareness, safety and operational requirements

manoeuvre in flood and/or fast moving water in PPE

work safely around water

Required Knowledge

defensive and aggressive swimming techniques

hazard identification

hydrology

possible responses by people involved in flood and fast moving water safety and how to react to these responses

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.

Hazards may include:

fauna

holes

manmade objects

rocks

sieves

slippery banks and/or landing

snags

stoppers

strainers

swift moving water

undercuts

waterfalls

weirs

wire fences

Appropriate techniques for safe operations may include:

using a throw bag

Body position and techniques may include:

aggressive swimming

defensive swimming

wading

Landing techniques may include:

climbing into a vessel

hauling to shore or bank

swimming to vessel or shore or manmade structure

Situational variances may include:

access or egress

availability of assistance

current

depth of water

imminent hazards

low light and/or darkness

prevailing conditions and/or weather

speed of water movement

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used 
Safe and efficient operational activities are ensured by working and communicating with others as a part of team 
Hazards associated with operations are identified 
Safe and stable platforms are identified and used to commence rescue activities according to organisational procedures 
Appropriate techniques for safe operations from land, vessel and/or water are used 
Safety of self and others when undertaking rescue operations is monitored 
Communication with others is undertaken to assist with rescue operations 
Potential hazards when operating in moving water are identified 
Correct body position and techniques to survive and to minimise injury are adopted 
Opportunities/activities where others may be trying to assist with self-rescue are identified 
Communication is undertaken with others on bank/edge/vessel to assist with self-rescue 
Appropriate landing techniques to safely exit water are applied 
After consideration of physical ability, type of craft and situational variances, method of landing is selected 
Safety of others when landing and/or re-entry to a vessel is ensured 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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