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

Required Skills

communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders

display fitness and strength via a mission or fitness test such as that defined by the Surf Life Saving Gold Medallion

identify rip currents

identify wave types

paddle a rescue board in challenging surf conditions and in choppy conditions

perform a board rescue metres out at sea and return

perform a tube rescue metres out at sea and return

selfrescue in a surf environment

swim in challenging surf conditions and in choppy conditions

use perceptual skills to provide beach surveillance

Required Knowledge

beach types and hazard ratings as described in the Australian Beach Safety and Management Program ABSAMP

escape techniques from a panicking casualtyies

factors defining an appropriate timeframe such as

availability of rip currents to use in proceeding out to sea

consideration of the distance to the casualtyies

equipment available

lulls between sets of waves

size of surf

time between waves

first aid techniques and standards

hazards of the surf beach environment

organisational procedures relating to rescue and recovery

organisational procedures for maintaining equipment in terms of environmental management and sustainability

roles of lifesavers lifeguards and other personnel during major aquatic emergencies

signals for communication between team members on the shore and in the water

types of water rescue equipment for advanced water rescues

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

perform a tube rescue metres out at sea and return to shore

perform a board rescue metres out at sea and return to shore

manage a surf rescue unaided from identification of casualtyies through to handover

perform a complex surf rescue with multiple casualties

display the fitness and strength to perform multiple rescues in close succession such as that defined by the Surf Life Saving Gold Medallion

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated using both rescue boards and rescue tubes in a range of actual surf conditions

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed by performing actual or simulated rescues at a surf beach

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

rescue equipment used in the workplace

surf beach

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

Pre-use checks of equipment may include:

Hazards may include:

Equipment may include:

Locations of most likely need may include:

Location that gives the best view may include:

People who match the profile of high risk bathers may include:

Identified methods to avoid fatigue may include:

Casualty/ies in distress may include:

Operational command may include:

Appropriate rescue techniques and equipment may include:

Challenging surf conditions may include:

Defensive approach may include:

Securing the casualty/ies may include:

Navigating safe return to shore may include:

Approved techniques for dragging a casualty/ies unaided may include:

Lowering a casualty/ies using approved techniques may include:

Further assistance required may include:

First aid and patient care may include:

Arrival of further aid may include:

Post-operational checks and maintenance of equipment may include: