Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

PUASAR001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform land based swiftwater and floodwater rescue and recovery

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUASAR001 - Perform land based swiftwater and floodwater rescue and recovery
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to perform land based swiftwater and floodwater rescues and recoveries as a member of a specialist team.Swiftwater and floodwater recovery involves the rescue of persons from fast moving water in areas such as stormwater drains, canals, rivers and/or creeks. It involves the use of a variety of rescue techniques with suitably equipped responders entering the water. The unit is applicable to personnel who may perform a narrow range of land based rescues from a swiftwater and/or floodwater environment while working under direct supervision.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Search and Rescue
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare and respond to the rescue
  • Operation and task information is obtained from communication centre or supervisor
       
Element: Rescue equipment and/or resources are identified and selected based on incident information, as directed by supervisor
       
Element: Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected based on nature of the rescue operation
       
Element: Any further details on the nature of the rescue received en route is assessed with rescue team members
       
Element: Anticipated situational and environmental hazards are discussed with rescue team members whilst on approach
       
Element: Participate in assessing the rescue scene
  • Information is collected from relevant persons at the scene and observations are made to determine the location, number and condition of trapped casualties
       
Element: Situational and environmental hazards are identified and reported to supervisor
       
Element: Risk control procedures are implemented, as directed by supervisor
       
Element: Based on assessment of rescue scene personal capabilities and limitations are recognised and referred to supervisor
       
Element: Defensive and aggressive swimming techniques are used for self-rescue in event of accidental entry into swiftwater or floodwater
       
Element: Need for additional personnel and/or specialist equipment is reported through the chain of command
       
Element: Communication with other team members is maintained using appropriate techniques and terminology
       
Element: Participate in developing primary and secondary rescue plans
  • Rescue and recovery techniques suitable for casualties and vehicles in swiftwater and floodwater conditions are identified
       
Element: Primary and secondary rescue plans are formulated, in consultation with other team members and other organisations/agencies on site and is communicated to relevant personnel
       
Element: Equipment and resources required to perform land based rescues and recoveries in swiftwater and floodwater are identified and selected, in accordance with the rescue plan
       
Element: Deployment of the secondary rescue plan downstream is implemented
       
Element: Gain access and perform rescue on casualty
  • Isolation techniques are used to stabilise positioning of casualty to assist in extrication
       
Element: Land based rescue techniques and equipment are deployed, as identified in the rescue plan, to gain access to the casualty
       
Element: Casualty is extricated and or secured using appropriate rescue techniques and equipment
       
Element: Remove casualty from swiftwater and floodwater
  • Casualties are retrieved from swiftwater and floodwater using recognised techniques for removal, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Casualties are packaged and handled, in accordance with organisational emergency care procedures, or as directed by first aid or medical personnel
       
Element: Conclude swiftwater and floodwater rescue
  • Prior to leaving scene equipment is recovered, cleaned and maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines
       
Element: During cleaning of rescue equipment and personal protective equipment hygiene precautions are followed, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Signs and symptoms of operational stress in self and others are recognised and reported to appropriate personnel
       
Element: Operational debriefing is participated in and documentation is completed, in accordance with organisational procedures and standards
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

recognised techniques for removal must include

manual carry

spine board

stretcher

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Operation and task information is obtained from communication centre or supervisor 
 
 
 
 
Information is collected from relevant persons at the scene and observations are made to determine the location, number and condition of trapped casualties 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rescue and recovery techniques suitable for casualties and vehicles in swiftwater and floodwater conditions are identified 
 
 
 
Isolation techniques are used to stabilise positioning of casualty to assist in extrication 
 
 
Casualties are retrieved from swiftwater and floodwater using recognised techniques for removal, in accordance with organisational procedures 
 
Prior to leaving scene equipment is recovered, cleaned and maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines 
 
 
 

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