Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
SISCAQU202A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform basic water rescues
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | SISCAQU202A - Perform basic water rescues |
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Description | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify and evaluate aquatic emergencies and respond appropriately with basic water rescues that incorporate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). These situations will usually require an individual response. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit applies to those working in indoor or outdoor aquatic facilities, such as pool lifeguards or aquatic educators teaching water familiarisation, learn-to-swim and water safety classes in swimming pools or confined natural shallow water venues. It also applies to those instructing canyoning and snorkelling activities. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | Nil | ||
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 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Identify and evaluate aquatic emergencies. |
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Element: Apply the principles of a basic water rescue. |
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Element: Record and report the incident. |
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