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Evidence Guide: PUASAR012C - Apply surf awareness and self-rescue skills

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PUASAR012C - Apply surf awareness and self-rescue skills

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Apply knowledge of the surf environment

  1. Potential hazards and environmental conditions of the surf environment are identified
  2. Characteristics of different types of waves and their impact on surf safety are used to identify safe surfing locations
  3. Distinguishing features of rips, gutters and sweeps are identified and used to determine the most suitable surfing venue
  4. Different types of beaches and the safety aspects of the beach structure are identified
Potential hazards and environmental conditions of the surf environment are identified

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Characteristics of different types of waves and their impact on surf safety are used to identify safe surfing locations

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Distinguishing features of rips, gutters and sweeps are identified and used to determine the most suitable surfing venue

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Different types of beaches and the safety aspects of the beach structure are identified

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Apply surf skills and techniques

  1. Techniques for survival in the water are implemented
  2. Personal safety and environmental hazards are avoided while in the water
Techniques for survival in the water are implemented

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Personal safety and environmental hazards are avoided while in the water

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Implement self-rescue techniques

  1. Surf is negotiated in prevailing conditions using craft and without craft
  2. Return to shore in prevailing conditions is achieved, using craft and without craft
  3. Strategieswhen not able to self-rescue or return to shore unassisted are implemented
Surf is negotiated in prevailing conditions using craft and without craft

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Return to shore in prevailing conditions is achieved, using craft and without craft

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Strategieswhen not able to self-rescue or return to shore unassisted are implemented

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

apply sufficient knowledge of surf conditions, factors that affect these conditions and survival techniques

apply this knowledge to negotiate the surf and return through the surf

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in order to ensure consistency of performance over the Range Statement and contexts applicable to surf lifesaving.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed while participating in lifesaving activities or in a simulated environment and under a range of weather conditions.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

surf beach with prevailing conditions appropriate to the level of activity and suitable craft

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Required Skills and Knowledge

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

paddle surf craft and use rescue tubes

swim in the surf in moderate conditions

use recognised signals

Required Knowledge

effects of wind, tide, swell and ocean floor on surf conditions

features and signs of rips, gutters, sweeps and currents

surf awareness including beach safety zones

surf hazards

surf survival techniques

self-rescue techniques

types of waves and their characteristic features

Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Hazards and environmental conditions may include:

Dumping waves

Large waves

Lateral currents

Marine creatures

Other surfers or swimmers

Other equipment

Own equipment

Rips

Sandbars

Shorebreaks

Characteristics of different types of waves may include:

Impact of white wash higher than wave itself

Plunging (dumping)

Steep, powerful, dangerous

Shallow water depth

Spilling (crumbling):

deeper water

wave face less steep

wave slower to break

Distinguishing features of rips include:

Darker blue/green foam or debris

Lack of waves

Rippled surface

Techniques for survival may include:

Attracting attention of lifesaver/lifeguard or others who may be able to help

Floating and treading water

Recognising hazards and keeping a safe distance from hazards

Swimming or paddling diagonally across rips

Personal safety and environmental hazards may include:

Hydration

Hypothermia

Sun safety

Prevailing conditions are influenced by:

Availability of assistance

Imminent hazards

Imminent risks

Size of surf

Craft may include:

Bodyboards

Handboards

Hard surfboards

Sitting on top of kayaks

Soft surfboards

Strategies when not able to self-rescue may include:

Floating and treading water

Remaining with craft where possible

Using recognised signals for assistance