Assessor Resource
SISORSC004
Self rescue in white water
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to self rescue when in water after a craft capsize or ejection within inland white water rivers with rapids. These self rescue skills are required in a range of activity contexts which can include canoeing, kayaking and white water rafting.
It applies to leaders, guides or instructors, and others who use discretion and judgement to manage problems and emergencies when they arise.
This unit applies to any type of organisation that delivers outdoor recreation activities including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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