Assessor Resource

SRCAQU003B
Respond to an aquatic emergency using basic water rescue techniques

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Not applicable.

This unit has been developed for the Community Recreation Industry Training Package and covers the skills and knowledge to identify and evaluate an aquatic emergency and perform a basic water rescue. These situations will usually involve an individual response.

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

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

Not applicable.



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 identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statements

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Assessment must confirm the ability integrated demonstration of all elements of competency and their performance criteria, in particular the ability to

identify the factors that contribute to an aquatic emergency

correctly identify and evaluate an aquatic emergency requiring basic water rescues

determine and implement a basic water rescue plan which minimises risk to self and other bystanders

assess the condition of the casualty and apply appropriate treatment in line with approved resuscitation techniques and standards

accurately report the incident and notify other relevant personnel according to legislative, regulatory and organisation requirement

Interdependent assessment of units

This unit must be assessed after attainment of competency in the following unit(s)

Nil

This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)

Nil

For the purpose of integrated assessment, this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)

SRCAQU007B Respond to an aquatic emergency using advanced water rescue techniques

Required knowledge and skills

Required knowledge

Factors contributing to aquatic emergencies

Characteristics of a person in difficulty

Potential dangers in a range of aquatic environments

Resuscitation techniques and standards

Water rescue equipment

Principles of basic water rescues

Relevant equipment and safety requirements, including occupational health and safety and legislative requirements

Required skills

Skills and techniques required to perform basic water rescues

Ability to identify factors leading to aquatic emergencies

Monitoring/observation skills to identify aquatic emergencies requiring basic water rescues

Skills and techniques required to perform resuscitation

Fitness and strength level to perform basic water rescues appropriate to the learner's work environment

Resource implications

Physical resources - assessment of this competency requires access to

a real or simulated work environment

appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace

a swimming pool/aquatic environment and rescue equipment

suitable participants

rules, policies and regulations of relevant peak bodies and/or employer organisations

Human resources - assessment of this competency will require human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines. That is, assessors (or persons within the assessment team) must

be competent in this unit

be current in their knowledge and understanding of the industry through provision of evidence of professional activity in the relevant area

have attained the mandatory competency requirements for assessors under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) as specified in Standard 7.3 of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations

Consistency in performance

Competence in this unit must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance over the Range Statements and contexts applicable to the work environment

Context for assessment

This unit of competency must be assessed in the context of community recreation in Australia. For valid and reliable assessment the community recreation activity should closely replicate the work environment. The environment should be safe, with the hazards, circumstances and equipment likely to be encountered in a real workplace

This unit of competence should be assessed through the observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on required knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes

Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a "period of time" and/or in a "number of locations", any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons

KEY COMPETENCIES

Collect, Analyse&Organise Information

Communicate Ideas&Information

Plan&Organise Activities

Work with Others&in Teams

Use Mathematical Ideas&Techniques

Solve Problems

Use Technology

2

2

2

1

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2

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These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices.

The three levels of performance (1, 2 and 3) denote the level of competency required to perform the task:

Use routine approaches

Select from routine approaches

Establish new approaches

Collecting, analysing and organising information -

Communicating ideas and information -

Planning and organising activities -

Working with teams and others -

Using mathematical ideas and techniques -

Solving problems -

Using technology -

Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for advice on how to use the Key Competencies.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Not applicable.

Range Statements

The Range Statements provide advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competence, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. The Range Statements relate to the unit as a whole and helps facilitate holistic assessment. In addition, the following variables may be present for this particular unit of competency

CATEGORIES

Accepted best practice principles of aquatic rescues

accepted preventative practice adopted throughout the aquatic industry to minimise safety hazards or risks to casualty, bystanders and rescuer

Guidelines and Code of conduct policies developed by the peak bodies responsible for lifesaving, such as the Royal Life Saving Society Australia and Surf Life Saving Australia

national organisation regulations and guidelines

relevant national, state/territory or local government regulations and guidelines

employer organisation's policies and procedures

the culture of lifesaving

current and past good practice demonstrated by self or peers in the same or similar situation

Aquatic emergencies

may include

envenomation

sudden unconsciousness

spinal injured person

drowning

heart attack

severe bleeding

multiple victims

epileptic seizures

severe asthma attacks

Basic water rescue

techniques would be performed by an individual and must include all of the following

non-swimming rescues such as

reach rescue

rope throw rescue

throw a flotation aid and

swimming rescues

accompanied rescue

wade rescue

non-contact tow

contact tow

water search procedures

vice-grip and extended arm roll-over techniques

defensive techniques including blocking, blocking with an aid, reverses

escape techniques including escape from front and rear grasps

Characteristics of a person in difficulty

will vary according to their situation but may include

calling for help

vertical body position

minimal or non-supportive leg action

vigorous arm movements

head tilted up and back, face turned to safety or help

submerged (or unconscious) perso

Factors that contribute to aquatic emergencies which may require basic water rescues

may include

swimming ability

environmental conditions such as

deep water

shallow water

river currents

surf

strong wind

risk taking behaviour

consumption of alcohol or use of illegal drugs

condition of casualty

People involved

may include

casualty

bystanders

rescuers

staff

Rescue equipment

may include

reaching aids

ropes

flotation aids

Rescue plan

the rescue plan considers the following factors

self-preservation

awareness of personal capabilities

available assistance

selection of rescue aids

nature of the area

condition of person in difficulty

priorities of rescue

Resuscitation techniques and standards

must include

danger, response, airway, breathing, circulation routine

Australian Resuscitation Council Resuscitation Standards

expired air resuscitation techniques

mouth to mask

mouth to nose

mouth to mouth

cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques

1 person operator

2 person operato

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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
Identify and explain the factors that contribute to aquatic emergencies which may require basic water rescues 
Identify and explain the characteristics of a person in difficulty 
Communicate initial assessment to appropriate personnel in accordance with the accepted best practice principles of aquatic rescues 
Identify and explain an appropriate emergency response for the situation and the people involved 
Assess the factors involved in conducting a basic water rescue and formulate a rescue plan 
Consider the rescue plan, self-preservation and the safety of bystanders 
Determine the type of rescue required and rescue equipment needed 
Perform a basic water rescue in accordance with accepted best practice principles of aquatic rescues 
Observe and describe the condition of the casualty 
Provide treatment appropriate to the casualty's condition in line with approved resuscitation techniques and standards 
Complete a record of the incident and the action taken using appropriate forms and in line with organisational requirements 
Notify appropriate other personnel and statutory authorities of the incident 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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