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

Required Skills

apply appropriate selfrescue techniques

communicate effectively with people involved specifically in relation to situational awareness safety and operational requirements

manoeuvre in flood andor fast moving water in PPE

work safely around water

Required Knowledge

defensive and aggressive swimming techniques

hazard identification

hydrology

possible responses by people involved in flood and fast moving water safety and how to react to these responses

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 selfrescue techniques to ensure own safety

survive in or around inland moving water

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of conditions expected in the workplace

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed covering a minimum of four possible hazards which are reflective of the workplace environment and context and are applicable to taking part in activities in flood andor fast moving water

The relative unpredictability of flood andor fast moving water events makes relying on onthejob assessment impractical so training and assessment will usually involve setting scenarios to be completed either individually or as a member of a team

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

incidents scenarios exercises or simulations or series of tasks

equipment used in flood andor fast moving water operations

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

Hazards may include:

Appropriate techniques for safe operations may include:

Body position and techniques may include:

Landing techniques may include:

Situational variances may include: