Required skills

problemsolving skills to determine safest and most effective rescue method to use in the prevailing conditions

swimming skills to swim in moderate surf conditions

paddling skills to control and manoeuvre a surf craft

ability to tow and use a rescue tube in moderate conditions

communication skills to follow instructions and directions from other rescuers regarding rescue or recovery methods when performing assisted rescues

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

Required knowledge

industry standards and organisational policies and procedures to enable the safe conduct of all activities

types of craft and physical and human resources used for surf survival and rescues and factors affecting appropriate selection

surf environments including types and features of waves and rips and how to safely negotiate these hazards

surf awareness including the effect of wind tide swell and ocean floors on surf conditions to enable appropriate responses

surf rescue and recovery techniques such as deep water resuscitation in moderate conditions

communication systems used during rescues and recoveries

first aid emergency and rescue procedures appropriate for the moderate conditions to ensure risk minimisation

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

assesses the surf situation for hazards and risks and selects appropriate craft and physical and human resources to assist with rescues in moderate surf conditions

participates in surf rescues and recoveries in moderate surf conditions

adapts quickly to issues that arise during surf rescues such as change in weather and or surf conditions and makes appropriate adjustments to ensure safety of self and others

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in a variety of surf rescues and recoveries in moderate conditions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a surfing location with moderate conditions

other participants to assist with rescues

physical and human resources such as a rescue craft and lifeguards

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 surf environments including types and features of waves and rips

observation of safe participation and demonstration of surf rescue and recovery techniques in prevailing 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

SISOSRFA Guide surfing sessions

SISOSRF305A Guide surfing sessions.

Hazards may include:

Risks may include:

Prevailing conditions may include:

Physical and human resources may include:

Rescue or recovery methods may include:

Craft may include:

Moderate conditions may include:

Industry standards may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Communicate may include:

Others may include: