Elements and Performance Criteria
- Determine appropriate rescue or recovery technique.
- Perform rescues or recoveries.
- Use rescue tubes and rescue craft to perform a rescue in moderate to difficult surf conditions.
- Select approach and contact methods to reduce the possibility of injury or submersion of the rescuer.
- Support, tow and monitor the rescued person in moderate to difficult surf conditions using equipment as required.
- Apply appropriate carrying techniques to ensure airways are kept clear.
- Apply deep water resuscitation techniques according to industry standards and organisational policies and procedures.
- Communicate appropriately with others during the rescue, where applicable.
- Apply advanced resuscitation techniques to revive distressed and unconscious surfers or swimmers.