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.
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Identify participant needs. | 1.1 Consider participant group characteristics and suitability of environmental features to participant needs. 1.2 Assess the degree and type of support required. 1.3 Determine entry and exit requirements, and appropriate entry and exit points. 1.4 Report any unsuitable environmental features or entry and exit points. |
2. Provide aquatic support. | 2.1 Select and use communication techniques suited to participants. 2.2 Advise participants and caregivers of location and appropriate use of resources. 2.3 Provide clear information and demonstrations to participants and caregivers and confirm understanding. 2.4 Seek and respond to questions or feedback from participants and caregivers. 2.5 Provide appropriate type and level of support. 2.6 Observe and monitor participant responses and adjust support provided, as required. 2.7 Respond to participants or caregivers experiencing difficulties. |
3. Review aquatic support. | 3.1 Respond to participant and caregiver concerns, feedback and questions as required. 3.2 Report on resources and aspects needing further emphasis, attention or intervention in future sessions. 3.3 Review own performance and identify areas needing improvement and appropriate strategies as required. |
Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:
provide support to at least three clients with different types of disability
correctly use the following physical support techniques:
hands on torso
hands to hands
back hold in vertical or horizontal positions
short arm hold
cradling
carry hold
hip hold
prone hold
prone side hold
assisted entries and exits
select and use communication strategies suited to individual clients, including the following:
active listening
open questioning
non-verbal
visual
sensory
tactile.
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
legal, ethical and organisational policies and procedures:
work health and safety/occupational health and safety
duty of care
working with children
communication protocols
codes of conduct
best practice principles of aquatic activities
disability specific legislation
current policies and frameworks supporting provision of services to people with a disability
factors affecting support requirements:
physical disability
intellectual or sensory impairment
mobility
fitness
body type and composition
age
environmental features to be considered:
ramps
hoists
steps
surface type
railings
water depth
available water space
aquatic support techniques and their application to different participant requirements, as specified in the Performance Evidence
communication techniques and the need to adapt to specific needs:
clear verbal communication
visual
tactile
use, care and maintenance of equipment used to support people with a disability
first aid and water rescue techniques to enable appropriate responses to participants or caregivers experiencing difficulties
cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques to enable initial response to emergencies as per Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines.
Skills must be demonstrated in:
a workplace or simulated aquatic facility or confined natural shallow water environment.
Assessment must ensure use of:
participants with a disability to whom services are provided
organisational policies and procedures appropriate to risk management
incident reporting documentation.
Assessment must ensure access to:
first aid facilities and equipment.
Assessment activities that allow the individual to:
respond to typical challenges that arise when providing support to people with a disability.
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors.