Unit of competency Outline

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Assist participants with a disability during aquatic activities

Assist participants with a disability during aquatic activities

Unit of competency
National Code
SISCAQU012
State Code
AVD65
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/09/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/04/2016
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
14/04/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify the needs of participants with a disability, assist them to safely enter and exit the water and to provide appropriate support during aquatic activities.This unit applies to those conducting learn-to-swim and water familiarisation classes in swimming pools or confined natural shallow water venues. Work is performed according to relevant legislation, public health regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify participant needs.
  • 1.1 Consider participant group characteristics and suitability of environmental features to participant needs.
  • 1.2 Assess the degree and type of support required.
  • 1.3 Determine entry and exit requirements, and appropriate entry and exit points.
  • 1.4 Report any unsuitable environmental features or entry and exit points.
2. Provide aquatic support.
  • 2.1 Select and use communication techniques suited to participants.
  • 2.2 Advise participants and caregivers of location and appropriate use of resources.
  • 2.3 Provide clear information and demonstrations to participants and caregivers and confirm understanding.
  • 2.4 Seek and respond to questions or feedback from participants and caregivers.
  • 2.5 Provide appropriate type and level of support.
  • 2.6 Observe and monitor participant responses and adjust support provided, as required.
  • 2.7 Respond to participants or caregivers experiencing difficulties.
3. Review aquatic support.
  • 3.1 Respond to participant and caregiver concerns, feedback and questions as required.
  • 3.2 Report on resources and aspects needing further emphasis, attention or intervention in future sessions.
  • 3.3 Review own performance and identify areas needing improvement and appropriate strategies as required.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6160 SISCAQU312A Assist participants with a disability during aquatic activities Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEN65 SISCAQU028 Assist participants with disability during aquatic activities Unit of competency