Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor lifeguard supervision requirements in an aquatic facility according to regulatory requirements.
This unit applies to managers and coordinators in aquatic environments, such as council or commercially operated aquatic and leisure centres, who are responsible for supervising the activities of staff. Work is performed according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Identify lifeguard supervision requirements. | 1.1 Identify and document use of aquatic facility or environment. 1.2 Access and interpret information to establish supervision requirements. 1.3 Allocate resources to meet identified supervision requirements. 1.4 Document details of supervision to be provided. |
2. Implement supervision requirements. | 2.1 Communicate policies, procedures, roles and responsibilities to staff. 2.2 Identify training requirements, current capability and fill gaps where required. 2.3 Monitor, evaluate, and provide feedback on staff performance. 2.4 Adjust supervision to meet changing requirements. 2.5 Inspect the facility regularly to identify potential risks and take action to minimise within scope of responsibility. |
3. Manage emergency situations. | 3.1 Communicate emergency procedures to staff. 3.2 Conduct emergency drills according to agreed procedures. 3.3 Assess and manage emergencies according to agreed procedures. 3.4 Contact and use emergency services, as required. 3.5 Record and report incidents. |
4. Review and adapt lifeguard operations. | 4.1 Evaluate lifeguard operations according to agreed mechanisms. 4.2 Review own performance and seek feedback from stakeholders. 4.3 Review and implement modifications to lifeguard operations in response to feedback. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:
identify and document supervision requirements for at least three different operational situations according to regulatory requirements
implement and monitor supervision requirements at an aquatic facility on at least three different occasions, involving at least three of the following situations:
where requirements change without notice
when there are groups of children in the facility
where inflatables are being used
during periods of high use
during periods of low use
assess, manage and report on at least two different emergency situations.
Evidence of Knowledge
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
legislation and organisational policies and procedures:
work health and safety/occupational health and safety
use and care of equipment
communication protocols
safety, rescue and emergency procedures
incident reporting
appropriate responses to potential risk
behaviour management
factors for consideration in planning supervision requirements and regulatory requirements:
level of use
pattern of use
profile of users
nature of the location
human resource management techniques in the context of lifeguard operations:
rostering
performance management
training
potential dangers or hazards commonly encountered in aquatic environments:
misuse of equipment
swimming in unsafe areas
behaving with disregard for the safety of others
facility or environment hazards and how these can be monitored through supervision
factors affecting the classification of emergencies:
nature and size
likely development
availability of support to enable an appropriate response
supervision techniques:
opening and closing procedures
rostering lifeguards
allocating duties and responsibilities
cleaning and maintenance
first aid, emergency and rescue procedures appropriate to the conditions.
Assessment Conditions
Skills must be demonstrated in:
a workplace or simulated aquatic environment.
Assessment must ensure use of:
individuals to whom the candidate provides leadership, training and supervision
organisational policies and procedures appropriate to risk management
incident reporting documentation
Participants to be supervised by lifeguards, these can be:
participants in a workplace, or
individuals who participate in project activities, role plays or simulated activities, set up for the purpose of assessment, within a training organisation.
Assessment activities to allow the individual to:
monitor activities over a period of time
respond to problems typical of lifeguard service provision.
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Sectors
Community Recreation
Competency Field
Aquatics