Elements and Performance Criteria

Range Statements
The Range Statements provide advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competence, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. The Range Statements relate to the unit as a whole and helps facilitate holistic assessment. In addition, the following variables may be present for this particular unit of competency

RANGE STATEMENT
CATEGORIES
Accepted best practice principles of aquatic rescues
accepted preventative practice adopted throughout the aquatic industry to minimise safety hazards or risks to casualty, bystanders and rescuer
Guidelines and Code of conduct policies developed by the peak bodies responsible for lifesaving, such as the Royal Life Saving Society Australia and Surf Life Saving Australia
national organisation regulations and guidelines
relevant national, state/territory or local government regulations and guidelines
employer organisation's policies and procedures
the culture of lifesaving
current and past good practice demonstrated by self or peers in the same or similar situation
Aquatic emergencies
may include
envenomation
sudden unconsciousness
spinal injured person
drowning
heart attack
severe bleeding
multiple victims
epileptic seizures
severe asthma attacks
Basic water rescue
techniques would be performed by an individual and must include all of the following
non-swimming rescues such as
reach rescue
rope throw rescue
throw a flotation aid and
swimming rescues
accompanied rescue
wade rescue
non-contact tow
contact tow
water search procedures
vice-grip and extended arm roll-over techniques
defensive techniques including blocking, blocking with an aid, reverses
escape techniques including escape from front and rear grasps

Characteristics of a person in difficulty
will vary according to their situation but may include
calling for help
vertical body position
minimal or non-supportive leg action
vigorous arm movements
head tilted up and back, face turned to safety or help
submerged (or unconscious) perso
Factors that contribute to aquatic emergencies which may require basic water rescues
may include
swimming ability
environmental conditions such as
deep water
shallow water
river currents
surf
strong wind
risk taking behaviour
consumption of alcohol or use of illegal drugs
condition of casualty
People involved
may include
casualty
bystanders
rescuers
staff
Rescue equipment
may include
reaching aids
ropes
flotation aids
Rescue plan
the rescue plan considers the following factors
self-preservation
awareness of personal capabilities
available assistance
selection of rescue aids
nature of the area
condition of person in difficulty
priorities of rescue

Resuscitation techniques and standards
must include
danger, response, airway, breathing, circulation routine
Australian Resuscitation Council Resuscitation Standards
expired air resuscitation techniques
mouth to mask
mouth to nose
mouth to mouth
cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques
1 person operator
2 person operato

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statements

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Assessment must confirm the ability integrated demonstration of all elements of competency and their performance criteria, in particular the ability to
identify the factors that contribute to an aquatic emergency
correctly identify and evaluate an aquatic emergency requiring basic water rescues
determine and implement a basic water rescue plan which minimises risk to self and other bystanders
assess the condition of the casualty and apply appropriate treatment in line with approved resuscitation techniques and standards
accurately report the incident and notify other relevant personnel according to legislative, regulatory and organisation requirement
Interdependent assessment of units
This unit must be assessed after attainment of competency in the following unit(s)
Nil
This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
Nil
For the purpose of integrated assessment, this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
SRCAQU007B Respond to an aquatic emergency using advanced water rescue techniques
Required knowledge and skills
Required knowledge
Factors contributing to aquatic emergencies
Characteristics of a person in difficulty
Potential dangers in a range of aquatic environments
Resuscitation techniques and standards
Water rescue equipment
Principles of basic water rescues
Relevant equipment and safety requirements, including occupational health and safety and legislative requirements
Required skills
Skills and techniques required to perform basic water rescues
Ability to identify factors leading to aquatic emergencies
Monitoring/observation skills to identify aquatic emergencies requiring basic water rescues
Skills and techniques required to perform resuscitation
Fitness and strength level to perform basic water rescues appropriate to the learner's work environment

Resource implications
Physical resources - assessment of this competency requires access to
a real or simulated work environment
appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace
a swimming pool/aquatic environment and rescue equipment
suitable participants
rules, policies and regulations of relevant peak bodies and/or employer organisations
Human resources - assessment of this competency will require human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines. That is, assessors (or persons within the assessment team) must
be competent in this unit
be current in their knowledge and understanding of the industry through provision of evidence of professional activity in the relevant area
have attained the mandatory competency requirements for assessors under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) as specified in Standard 7.3 of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations
Consistency in performance
Competence in this unit must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance over the Range Statements and contexts applicable to the work environment
Context for assessment
This unit of competency must be assessed in the context of community recreation in Australia. For valid and reliable assessment the community recreation activity should closely replicate the work environment. The environment should be safe, with the hazards, circumstances and equipment likely to be encountered in a real workplace
This unit of competence should be assessed through the observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on required knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes
Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a "period of time" and/or in a "number of locations", any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons

KEY COMPETENCIES
Collect, Analyse&Organise Information
Communicate Ideas&Information
Plan&Organise Activities
Work with Others&in Teams
Use Mathematical Ideas&Techniques
Solve Problems
Use Technology
2
2
2
1
-
2
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These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices.
The three levels of performance (1, 2 and 3) denote the level of competency required to perform the task:
Use routine approaches
Select from routine approaches
Establish new approaches
Collecting, analysing and organising information -
Communicating ideas and information -
Planning and organising activities -
Working with teams and others -
Using mathematical ideas and techniques -
Solving problems -
Using technology -
Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for advice on how to use the Key Competencies.