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Perform rescues in moderate to difficult surf conditions
Perform rescues in moderate to difficult surf conditions
Unit of competency
National Code
SISOSRF407A
SISOSRF407A
State Code
D6505
D6505
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Transition (Deleted)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/10/2014
Field of Education
092101 - Sport And Recreation Activities
Original Release Date
14/10/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to perform a comprehensive range of rescues in moderate to difficult surf conditions. This unit focuses on the application of safe rescues and recoveries in moderate to difficult surf conditions.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine appropriate rescue or recovery technique.
- 1.1. Identify and assess immediate hazards and risks to self and others.
- 1.2. Assess the prevailing conditions, degree of urgency and availability of physical and human resources.
- 1.3. Select a rescue or recovery method suitable to the situation.
2. Perform rescues or recoveries.
- 2.1. Use rescue tubes and rescue craft to perform a rescue in moderate to difficult surf conditions.
- 2.2. Select approach and contact methods to reduce the possibility of injury or submersion of the rescuer.
- 2.3. Support, tow and monitor the rescued person in moderate to difficult surf conditions using equipment as required.
- 2.4. Apply appropriate carrying techniques to ensure airways are kept clear.
- 2.5. Apply deep water resuscitation techniques according to industry standards and organisational policies and procedures.
- 2.6. Communicate appropriately with others during the rescue, where applicable.
- 2.7. Apply advanced resuscitation techniques to revive distressed and unconscious surfers or swimmers.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Hazards may include:
temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
dangerous animals and insects
stinging trees and nettles
dense vegetation
group management hazards.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment and course failure.
Prevailing conditions may include:
size of the surf
availability of assistance
change in conditions
imminent hazards
imminent risks.
Physical and human resources may include:
fins
rescue tubes
rescues boards
surfboards
bodyboards
rope
knife
whistles
first aid kit
oxygen equipment
lifeguards
bystanders
stand up paddle boards.
Rescue or recovery methods may include:
assisted
unassisted
tube rescues
craft rescues
resuscitation
rescues without equipment.
Craft may include:
hard surfboards
soft surfboards
bodyboards
sit-on kayaks
stand up paddle boards.
Moderate to difficult surf conditions may include:
wave height 1 to 2 metres
broken and unbroken waves
choppy or rough conditions.
Industry standards may include:
Australian Resuscitation Council standards.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
use and maintenance of equipment
communication protocols
emergency procedures
code of ethics.
Communicate may include:
signs
radio
hand signals
whistles.
Others may include:
lifeguards
bystanders or members of the public
emergency services.
Advanced resuscitation techniques may include:
use of oxygen and oxygen equipment.
Hazards may include:
temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
dangerous animals and insects
stinging trees and nettles
dense vegetation
group management hazards.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment and course failure.
Prevailing conditions may include:
size of the surf
availability of assistance
change in conditions
imminent hazards
imminent risks.
Physical and human resources may include:
fins
rescue tubes
rescues boards
surfboards
bodyboards
rope
knife
whistles
first aid kit
oxygen equipment
lifeguards
bystanders
stand up paddle boards.
Rescue or recovery methods may include:
assisted
unassisted
tube rescues
craft rescues
resuscitation
rescues without equipment.
Craft may include:
hard surfboards
soft surfboards
bodyboards
sit-on kayaks
stand up paddle boards.
Moderate to difficult surf conditions may include:
wave height 1 to 2 metres
broken and unbroken waves
choppy or rough conditions.
Industry standards may include:
Australian Resuscitation Council standards.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
use and maintenance of equipment
communication protocols
emergency procedures
code of ethics.
Communicate may include:
signs
radio
hand signals
whistles.
Others may include:
lifeguards
bystanders or members of the public
emergency services.
Advanced resuscitation techniques may include:
use of oxygen and oxygen equipment.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
assesses the surf situation for hazards and risks and selects appropriate craft and physical and human resources to assist with rescues in moderate to difficult surf conditions
participates in a range of surf rescues and recoveries, with and without the use of equipment
adapts quickly to issues that arise during surf rescues, such as change in weather and or surf conditions, and makes appropriate adjustments to ensure safety of self and others.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure participation in a comprehensive range of surf rescues and recoveries with and without the use of oxygen equipment demonstrate competency and consistency of performance
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a surfing location with moderate to difficult surf conditions
other participants to assist with rescuing
physical and human resources such as rescue craft, oxygen equipment and lifeguards.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of surf environments, including types and features of waves and rips
observation of safe participation and demonstration of surf rescue with and without equipment and resuscitation and recovery techniques
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISOSRF410A Instruct advanced surfing skills.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
assesses the surf situation for hazards and risks and selects appropriate craft and physical and human resources to assist with rescues in moderate to difficult surf conditions
participates in a range of surf rescues and recoveries, with and without the use of equipment
adapts quickly to issues that arise during surf rescues, such as change in weather and or surf conditions, and makes appropriate adjustments to ensure safety of self and others.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure participation in a comprehensive range of surf rescues and recoveries with and without the use of oxygen equipment demonstrate competency and consistency of performance
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a surfing location with moderate to difficult surf conditions
other participants to assist with rescuing
physical and human resources such as rescue craft, oxygen equipment and lifeguards.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of surf environments, including types and features of waves and rips
observation of safe participation and demonstration of surf rescue with and without equipment and resuscitation and recovery techniques
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISOSRF410A Instruct advanced surfing skills.
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