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Perform advanced water rescues

Perform advanced water rescues

Unit of competency
National Code
SISCAQU007
State Code
AVD70
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
10/11/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/04/2016
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
14/04/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify, evaluate and respond to aquatic emergencies using established rescue procedures. The unit applies to lifeguards (and others when a lifeguard is not available) who perform advanced water rescues in a range of situations, including swimming pools. Work is performed according to accepted best practice principles of aquatic rescues, first aid, relevant legislation and organisational policies. Specific licensing requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training, should be obtained from the relevant state/territory work health and safety regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify and evaluate major aquatic emergencies.
  • 1.1 Recognise factors which contribute to aquatic emergencies.
  • 1.2 Recognise signs and signals of aquatic emergency and communicate initial assessment to appropriate personnel.
  • 1.3 Identify appropriate emergency response for the situation and people involved.
  • 1.4 Promote compliance with safety rules of aquatic facility to clients.
2. Respond to aquatic emergency.
  • 2.1 Activate emergency systems and implement strategies for group control.
  • 2.2 Assess factors impacting on the advanced water rescue and formulate a rescue plan.
  • 2.3 Determine appropriate involvement of others, type of rescue required and rescue equipment needed.
  • 2.4 Identify hazards and take appropriate action to prevent further injury to the casualty, self or others.
  • 2.5 Perform an advanced water rescue using established techniques and procedures and safe manual handling techniques.
3. Assess the casualty.
  • 3.1 Observe and assess condition of the casualty.
  • 3.2 Assess vital signs and symptoms of shock and provide appropriate treatment.
4. Organise further emergency care as required.
  • 4.1 Contact emergency services and provide accurate information to obtain required assistance.
  • 4.2 Monitor casualty or arrange further treatment until emergency response team assumes responsibility.
5. Record and report the incident.
  • 5.1 Complete required documentation in agreed format.
  • 5.2 Notify other personnel and statutory authorities of incident as required.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI681 SISCAQU318 Perform advanced water rescues Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEN37 SISCAQU021 Perform complex water rescues Unit of competency