Required skills

communication skills to

provide clear instruction

confirm understanding

request and respond to participant and caregiver questions and feedback

problemsolving skills to identify and address participant support needs and the appropriateness of environmental features for the participant group

ability to perform basic water rescue techniques

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures that ensure the safety of clients other facility users and staff

best practice principles of aquatic activities to respond to concerns feedback and questions

support techniques and their application to different participant requirements to enable safe and appropriate support

location use and care of equipment

first aid and water rescue techniques to enable appropriate responses to participants or caregivers experiencing difficulties

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

delivers concise information explanations and demonstrations to ensure safe exit and entry and provides support appropriate to the needs of the participant group

provides appropriate support and responds to participant feedback and any difficulties experienced by participants

applies organisational policies and procedures and relevant legislation to ensure safety of participants and other facility users

reviews own performance and addresses any areas requiring modification or improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

provision of support appropriate to the disability of the participant group during multiple aquatic activities to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

access to a swimming pool or confined natural shallow water venue

access to safety equipment relevant to local regulatory and organisational requirements

access to appropriate clients

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of candidate instructing monitoring and adjusting water familiarisation buoyancy and mobility skills according to the needs and characteristics of participant groups and organisational safety requirements

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the suitability of environmental features as they relate to participants needs

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing candidates performance on the job

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

SISSSCO Develop and update knowledge of coaching practices

Characteristics of the participant group may include:

Environmental features may include:

Support may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Caregivers may include:

Resources may include:

Best practice principles of aquatic activities may include:

Appropriate strategies may include: