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

Required Skills

access and interpret data

communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders

coordinate a range of beach related issuesrescues

identify rips

identify wave types

manage a range of situations in a calm concise manner

undertake a risk assessment

Required Knowledge

Australian Standards in relation to signage and beach safety

Australian Beach Safety and Management Program ABSAMP

Bureau of Meteorology

dangers associated with different wave types

different types of beaches and associated hazards

local government and bylaws

organisational operating procedures and structure

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

assess beach conditions

plan safest swimming location

coordinate a rescue situation

set up for beach surveillance and appropriately locate signage and equipment

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated reviewing a range of beaches or range of conditions at the same beach

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed during patrolling activities or as a part of structured beach setup and surveillance scenario

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

rescue equipment

patrol personnel

range of beaches with varying conditions

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 andor 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 industryapproved 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

Duty information may include:

Beach information and weather forecasts may include:

Likely conditions may include:

Appropriately skilled personnel may include:

Organisational requirements may include:

Equipment may include:

Beach and surf conditions may include:

Appropriately locating equipment to meet likely need may include:

Operational command may include:

Engaging the public proactively may include:

Casualty rescue includes: