This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and use waders in freshwater or marine work environments. It includes the ability to minimise risk and use safe practices and personal survival skills in situations of flooded waders, lost footing, sudden immersion and other aquatic emergencies that may be complicated by the wearing of waders.

The unit applies to individuals who have the ability to swim and use waders in the aquaculture and fishing operations sectors of the seafood industry.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.

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

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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
Confirm environmental conditions, including water temperature and potential hazards that influence the selection of waders
Select waders based on type of work, water temperature and environmental risks and hazards
Check condition and fit of waders and adjust to ensure correct fit
Dress in clothing appropriate for water temperature and environmental conditions, and fit safety equipment correctly
Select entry technique and account for potential environmental hazards
Use wading techniques appropriate for water and environmental conditions
Seek assistance from others present as required
Adopt wader safety tuck position when footing is lost and on sudden entry to water
Apply survival techniques appropriate to water conditions
Use techniques that extend survival time in deep water
Swim to exit point using survival strokes
Exit from the water independently with and without waders
Identify person in need of assistance based on visual characteristics and environmental signs
Assess the situation and develop rescue plan according to best practice principles of water safety
Assemble safety and rescue equipment to assist person in difficulty
Apply simple search techniques in shallow water
Perform a simple rescue and assist the person to exit the water
Provide basic care and immersion assistance to rescued person and seek additional help as required

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