Required skills

problemsolving skills to

assess the situation and conditions

select an appropriate rescue method

communication skills to deliver clear concise directions to the capsized person and any other assistants involved with the rescue

water reading skills such as direction and speed of flow currents eddies and other hydrological features to assist in a safe deep water rescue

paddling skills to safely manoeuvre craft close to capsized person or persons

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location to enable initial response to emergencies and personal health care

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all deep water rescue activities

hydrology and river grading systems to understand how rivers work to enable safe deep water rescues

sea features such as currents waves and tides and how these might impact on the deep water rescue

common hazards and risks associated with sea and river craft activities and how to negotiate these

rescue procedures suitable to the deep water conditions and experience of the participant

rescue equipment commonly used in deep water rescues

first aid knowledge appropriate to location and level of responsibility

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

identifies hazards and risks associated with deep water rescues and applies knowledge of water systems to select a suitable rescue method

demonstrates suitable craft position and rescue techniques suitable to the conditions

adapts to problems or issues that may arise during deep water rescues such as change in current and or weather conditions and makes appropriate adjustments to ensure safety of self and others

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in rescues in deep water locations that reflect local conditions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

suitable deep water locations

rescuees

crafts paddles first aid and rescue equipment

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

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to apply safe rescues

observation of hazard and risk assessment before performing deep water rescue

observation of performing deep water rescues and dealing with contingencies such as changing conditions

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

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

SISOCNEA Apply canoeing skills

SISOCNE303A Apply canoeing skills.

Hazards may include:

Risks may include:

Rescue method may include:

Situational variances may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Equipment may include:

Craft may include: