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

identify the factors that contribute to an aquatic emergency

develop and implement an appropriate emergency response for the situation and the people involved minimising risk to self and other bystanders

respond as part of a team to an aquatic emergency which involves more than one casualty

determine type of rescue techniques required select the appropriate rescue equipment and carry out the rescue according to accepted industry best practice principles of aquatic rescues

assess casualtys condition and apply appropriate first aid treatment in line with approved first aid treatment techniques and standards

organise further emergency care as required

accurately report the incident and notify other relevant personnel according to legislative regulatory and organisation requirement

Interdependent assessment of units

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

SRCAQUB Respond to an aquatic emergency using basic water rescue techniques

SRCAQU003B Respond to an aquatic emergency using basic water rescue techniques

SRXFADA Provide first aid

SRXFAD001A Provide first aid

This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following units

Nil

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

SRCAQUB Supervise clients at an aquatic facility or environment

SRCAQU006B Supervise clients at an aquatic facility or environment

Required knowledge and skills

Required knowledge

Factors contributing to aquatic emergencies

Appropriate responses to aquatic emergencies

Characteristics of a person in difficulty

First aid techniques and standards

Types of water rescue equipment for advanced water rescues

Principles of advanced water rescues

Relevant equipment and safety requirements including occupational health and safety legislative requirements

Roles of lifeguards and other personnel during major aquatic emergencies

Required skills

Skills and techniques required to perform advanced water rescues including the use of appropriate rescue equipment

Ability to identify factors leading to aquatic emergencies

Communication skills to signal other personnel activate emergency systems and provide information to relevant others

Ability to organise and delegate tasks to implement an aquatic emergency response plan as part of a team

Assessment and treatment of casualties according to approved first aid techniques and standards including the use of oxygen resuscitation equipment

Procedures for communicating with emergency services

Ability to retrieve an object from the deepest water within the aquatic environment no greater than metres if depth is greater than metres assistance may be used eg fins

Ability to complete a metre swim and metre tow with assisted landing in less than minute and seconds

Fitness and strength level which may be demonstrated the following

swimming metres in less than minutes

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

a swimming poolaquatic environment and advanced water rescue equipment

suitable participants

rules policies and regulations of relevant peak bodies andor employer organisations

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

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

Competence in this unit must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance over the Range Statements and contexts applicable to the work environment

Context for assessment

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

Accepted best practice principles of aquatic rescues

Advanced water rescue

Aquatic emergencies

Characteristics of a person in difficulty

Factors that may contribute to major aquatic emergencies

First aid techniques and standards

People involved

Rescue equipment

Rescue plan

Use of bystanders