Elements and Performance Criteria

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
lifeguards
bystanders.
Rescue or recovery methods may include:
assisted
unassisted
tube rescues
craft rescues
rescues without equipment.
Craft may include:
hard surfboards
soft surfboards
bodyboards
sit-on kayaks
stand up paddle boards.
Moderate conditions may include:
surf up to one metre
spilling waves
unbroken waves.
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:
calls
radio
hand signals
whistles.
Others may include:
lifeguards
bystanders
emergency services.

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 surf conditions
participates in surf rescues and recoveries in moderate surf conditions
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 variety of surf rescues and recoveries in moderate conditions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a surfing location with moderate conditions
other participants to assist with rescues
physical and human resources such as a rescue craft 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 and recovery techniques in prevailing conditions
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:
SISOSRF305A Guide surfing sessions.