The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Prepare for surf rescue
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Pre-use checks of equipment are undertaken Completed |
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Hazards to bathers are identified Completed |
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Equipment is placed in locations of most likely need Completed |
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Perform surveillance duties
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Location that gives the best view of the area of responsibility and ready access to equipment and water for response to casualties in distress is determined and maintained Completed |
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People who match the profile of high risk bathers are identified and close attention is paid to these people Completed |
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Identified methods to avoid fatigue are used while providing surveillance Completed |
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Respond to casualty/ies in distress
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Casualty/ies in distress is recognised Completed |
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Operational command is notified of intention to perform rescue Completed |
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Conditions are assessed and rescue techniques and equipment are selected Completed |
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Challenging surf conditions are negotiated using sand bars and rip currents to reach the casualty/ies in an appropriate timeframe Completed |
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Defensive approach is used to ensure own safety with a conscious panicking casualty/ies Completed |
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On approach, conscious casualty/ies is/are reassured Completed |
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Unconscious casualty/ies is/are assessed for breathing and initial rescue breaths are performed as required Completed |
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Casualty/ies is/are secured in accordance with organisational procedures and available equipment Completed |
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Return casualty/ies to shore
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Prevailing surf conditions are assessed and safe return to shore is navigated in accordance with organisational procedures Completed |
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Conscious casualty/ies is/are assessed for first aid requirements or medical care and is managed Completed |
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Unconscious casualty/ies is/are dragged unaided above the high water line using approved techniques Completed |
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Unconscious casualty/ies is/are lowered using approved techniques and assessed for signs of life and patient care required Completed |
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Operational command is notified that casualty/ies has/have been retrieved and of any further assistance required Completed |
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First aid and patient care is provided to casualty/ies until further aid arrives Completed |
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Casualty/ies is/are handed over with incident details, treatment provided and current condition Completed |
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Recover and restore equipment to operational readiness
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Debrief is participated in and reports are completed according to organisational procedures Completed |
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Post-operational checks and maintenance of equipment are performed Completed |
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Any damage is reported according to organisational procedures Completed |
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