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Apply surf awareness and self-rescue skills

Apply surf awareness and self-rescue skills

Unit of competency
National Code
PUASAR012
State Code
OAX91
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/02/2020
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
26/02/2020
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required for surf awareness, self-rescue techniques and safely participating in activities in a surf environment.Participating in any potentially hazardous aquatic operation will require the effective application of a variety of surf skills and self-rescue techniques. Competence in this unit will include appropriate application of surf awareness surf skills and self-rescue techniques in a surf environment and will require the practical and effective application of skills in a real or simulated activity in a surf environment. The unit is applicable to lifesavers, lifeguards, search and rescue officers or other rescue personnel who are required to perform or participate in activities in a surf environment.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Apply knowledge of the surf environment
  • 1.1 Potential hazards and environmental conditions of the surf environment are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
  • 1.2 Characteristics of different types of waves and their impact on surf safety are identified
  • 1.3 Distinguishing features of rips, gutters and sweeps are identified
  • 1.4 Different types of beaches and the safety aspects of the beach structure are identified
2 Apply surf skills and techniques
  • 2.1 Techniques for survival in the water are implemented
  • 2.2 Personal safety is observed and environmental hazards are avoided while in the water
  • 2.3 Hand and flag signals are used, in accordance with organisational procedures
3 Implement self-rescue techniques
  • 3.1 Surf is negotiated in prevailing conditions, with and without flotation devices
  • 3.2 Return to shore, in prevailing conditions, is undertaken with and without flotation devices
  • 3.3 Strategies when not able to self-rescue or return to shore unassisted are implemented
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5517 PUASAR012C Apply surf awareness and self-rescue skills Unit of competency