The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statements

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Assessment must confirm the ability integrated demonstration of all elements of competency and their performance criteria in particular the ability to

apply supervision techniques to maintain a safe aquatic facility or environment

promote compliance with the safety rules of the aquatic facility or environment

identify and minimise hazards and risks associated with an aquatic facility or environment

adapt communication to suit the specific characteristics of each aquatic environment and its clients to promote compliance with safety rules and regulation

Interdependent assessment of units

This unit must be assessed after attainment of competency in the following units

Nil

This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following units

SRCAQUB Respond to an aquatic emergency using basic water rescue techniques OR

SRCAQU003B Respond to an aquatic emergency using basic water rescue techniques OR

SRCAQUB Respond to an aquatic emergency using advanced water rescue techniques

SRCAQU007B Respond to an aquatic emergency using advanced water rescue techniques

For the purpose of integrated assessment this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following units

Nil

Required knowledge and skills

Required knowledge

Organisational emergency procedures

Relevant occupational health and safety government and industry regulations and legislative requirements

Identification of individuals who may be at risk

Signs and symptoms of physical injury

Crowd control in emergency situations

Hazardous behaviour that poses risks to clients

Facility or environment hazards

Role of a lifeguard

Required skills

Communicationinterpersonal skills to promote compliance with safety rules and regulations and respond to an aquatic emergency

Problem solving skills to determine the appropriate course of action to minimise risks to clients and when required respond to an aquatic emergency

Application of supervision techniques in an aquatic environment

Resource implications

Physical resources assessment of this competency requires access to

a real or simulated work environment

appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace

an aquatic facility or environment

Human resources assessment of this competency will require

human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines That is assessors or persons within the assessment team must

be competent in this unit but preferably be competent in the unit at the level above

be current in their knowledge and understanding of the industry through provision of evidence of professional activity in the relevant area

have attained the mandatory competency requirements for assessors under the Australian Quality Training Framework AQTF as specified in Standard of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations

Consistency in performance

Due to issues such as supervision and judgement this unit of competency must be assessed over a minimum of three sessions with a range of real clients at an aquatic facility or environment in order to ensure consistency in performance

Context for assessment

This unit of competency must be assessed in the context of supervising a range of real clients at an aquatic facility or environment The aquatic facility or environment should be safe with noise to a level experienced with an activity in full operation

This unit of competency must be assessed in the context of community recreation in Australia For valid and reliable assessment the community recreation activity should closely replicate the work environment The environment should be safe with the hazards circumstances and equipment likely to be encountered in a real workplace

This unit of competence should be assessed through the observation of processes and procedures oral andor written questioning on required knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes

Where performance is not directly observed andor is required to be demonstrated over a period of time andor in a number of locations any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues supervisors clients or other appropriate persons

KEY COMPETENCIES

Collect AnalyseampOrganise Information

Communicate IdeasampInformation

PlanampOrganise Activities

Work with Othersampin Teams

Use Mathematical IdeasampTechniques

Solve Problems

Use Technology

These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices

The three levels of performance and denote the level of competency required to perform the task

Use routine approaches

Select from routine approaches

Establish new approaches

Collecting analysing and organising information

Communicating ideas and information

Planning and organising activities

Working with teams and others

Using mathematical ideas and techniques

Solving problems

Using technology

Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for advice on how to use the Key Competencies

Aquatic facility and environments

Clients

Hazardous behaviour and activities

People at risk

Relevant legislation and industry codes

Signs of possible casualty

Supervision techniques

Work environment