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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify and evaluate aquatic emergencies.
   • Recognise signs and signals of a person in difficulty.
   • Assess situation to determine appropriate response in an aquatic emergency.
   • Identify and assess immediate hazards and risks to self and others.
2. Apply basic water rescue principles.
   • Determine rescue type required and promptly formulate a rescue plan.
   • Access and use available equipment, as required.
   • Perform basic water rescue techniques according to emergency needs using fitness and strength levels required in own work environment.
   • Delegate tasks when required.
   • Identify and promptly respond to issues that arise during the rescue.
   • Monitor the condition of the casualty and plan a course of action.
3. Communicate incident details.
   • Convey incident details accurately to emergency response services.
   • Report details of incident to workplace supervisor as appropriate.
   • Provide reassurance to bystanders as required.
   • Maintain confidentiality of records and information in line with statutory and/or organisational policies.
4. Identify and evaluate aquatic emergencies.
   • Recognise signs and signals of a person in difficulty.
   • Assess situation to determine appropriate response in an aquatic emergency.
   • Identify and assess immediate hazards and risks to self and others.
5. Apply basic water rescue principles.
   • Determine rescue type required and promptly formulate a rescue plan.
   • Access and use available equipment, as required.
   • Perform basic water rescue techniques according to emergency needs using fitness and strength levels required in own work environment.
   • Delegate tasks when required.
   • Identify and promptly respond to issues that arise during the rescue.
   • Monitor the condition of the casualty and plan a course of action.
6. Communicate incident details.
   • Convey incident details accurately to emergency response services.
   • Report details of incident to workplace supervisor as appropriate.
   • Provide reassurance to bystanders as required.
   • Maintain confidentiality of records and information in line with statutory and/or organisational policies.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

identify, evaluate and respond to aquatic emergencies according to organisational and legislative requirements

identify and respond to all of the following signs and signals:

call for help

vertical body position

minimal or non-supportive leg action

vigorous arm movements

submerged or unconscious person

perform the following non-swimming rescues:

reach

rope throw

throw flotation aid

perform the following swimming rescues demonstrating the fitness and strength to tow a person in difficulty at least 10 metres with their mouth and nose above water to a point of safety:

accompanied

wade

non-contact tow

contact tow

incorporate appropriate adjustments for each of the above rescues to ensure safety of self and others.

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Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

legislation, organisational policies and procedures and industry standards in relation to:

the safe conduct of water rescues

accurate completion of incident documentation

common signs and signals of a person experiencing difficulties in the water and possible contributing factors:

call for help

vertical body position

minimal or non-supportive leg action

vigorous arm movements

submerged or unconscious person

use and location of equipment types

non-swimming rescue methods and techniques:

reach

rope throw

throw flotation aid

swimming rescue methods and techniques:

accompanied

wade

non-contact tow

contact tow

issues that arise during rescues and appropriate adjustments to ensure safety of self and others

communication systems used during rescues to inform managers, other employees and emergency services of progress

potential dangers in a range of aquatic environments and how to respond.

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