Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
SISCAQU014 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate self-contained breathing apparatus in an aquatic facility
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
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Unit of Competency | SISCAQU014 - Operate self-contained breathing apparatus in an aquatic facility |
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Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify and respond to emergency situations requiring the use of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).This unit applies to those working at aquatic facilities where chlorine gas is used. The Australian and New Zealand Safety Standard 2927 requires a SCBA to be kept at any public swimming pool or public place where chlorine is stored or used. The Western Australian Code of Practice for the Design, Construction, Operation, Management and Maintenance of Aquatic Facilities imposes conditions on Pool Operators of Group 1 Swimming Pools to hold this Unit of Competence.With regard to other states and territories, no licensing, regulatory 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. Skills must be demonstrated in: a workplace or simulated aquatic facility where chlorine gas is used. Assessment must ensure use of: chlorine gas system a self-contained breathing apparatus organisational policies and procedures for risk management incident and maintenance reporting documentation. Assessment must ensure access to: first aid facilities and equipment. Assessment activities that allow the individual to: respond to emergency situations in industry required timeframes. Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors. |
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Competency Field | Aquatics |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Identify and evaluate emergency situations. |
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Element: Use self-contained breathing apparatus. |
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Element: Check and maintain self-contained breathing apparatus. |
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Element: Complete post-emergency responsibilities. |
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Element: Identify and evaluate emergency situations. |
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Element: Use self-contained breathing apparatus. |
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Element: Check and maintain self-contained breathing apparatus. |
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Element: Complete post-emergency responsibilities. |
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