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

SFIAQU213 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Use waders safely in aquatic environments

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency SFIAQU213 - Use waders safely in aquatic environments
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and use waders in freshwater or marine work environments. It includes the ability to minimise risk and use safe practices and personal survival skills in situations of flooded waders, lost footing, sudden immersion and other aquatic emergencies that may be complicated by the wearing of waders.The unit applies to individuals who have the ability to swim and use waders in the aquaculture and fishing operations sectors of the seafood industry. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.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
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 for safe use of waders
  • Confirm environmental conditions, including water temperature and potential hazards that influence the selection of waders
  • Select waders based on type of work, water temperature and environmental risks and hazards
  • Check condition and fit of waders and adjust to ensure correct fit
  • Dress in clothing appropriate for water temperature and environmental conditions, and fit safety equipment correctly
       
Element: Use safe wading techniques
  • Select entry technique and account for potential environmental hazards
  • Use wading techniques appropriate for water and environmental conditions
  • Seek assistance from others present as required
       
Element: Apply simple survival skills on sudden immersion and loss of footing
  • Adopt wader safety tuck position when footing is lost and on sudden entry to water
  • Apply survival techniques appropriate to water conditions
  • Use techniques that extend survival time in deep water
  • Swim to exit point using survival strokes
  • Exit from the water independently with and without waders
       
Element: Carry out a simple water rescue
  • Identify person in need of assistance based on visual characteristics and environmental signs
  • Assess the situation and develop rescue plan according to best practice principles of water safety
  • Assemble safety and rescue equipment to assist person in difficulty
  • Apply simple search techniques in shallow water
  • Perform a simple rescue and assist the person to exit the water
  • Provide basic care and immersion assistance to rescued person and seek additional help as required
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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
Confirm environmental conditions, including water temperature and potential hazards that influence the selection of waders 
Select waders based on type of work, water temperature and environmental risks and hazards 
Check condition and fit of waders and adjust to ensure correct fit 
Dress in clothing appropriate for water temperature and environmental conditions, and fit safety equipment correctly 
Select entry technique and account for potential environmental hazards 
Use wading techniques appropriate for water and environmental conditions 
Seek assistance from others present as required 
Adopt wader safety tuck position when footing is lost and on sudden entry to water 
Apply survival techniques appropriate to water conditions 
Use techniques that extend survival time in deep water 
Swim to exit point using survival strokes 
Exit from the water independently with and without waders 
Identify person in need of assistance based on visual characteristics and environmental signs 
Assess the situation and develop rescue plan according to best practice principles of water safety 
Assemble safety and rescue equipment to assist person in difficulty 
Apply simple search techniques in shallow water 
Perform a simple rescue and assist the person to exit the water 
Provide basic care and immersion assistance to rescued person and seek additional help as required 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

SFIAQU213 - Use waders safely in aquatic environments
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