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Rescue others in white water

Rescue others in white water

Unit of competency
National Code
SISORSC005
State Code
OBE95
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/09/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2019
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
13/12/2019
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to perform rescues and recoveries on inland white water rivers with rapids. White water rescue skills are required in a range of activity contexts which can include canoeing, kayaking and white water rafting, and techniques will vary according to the type of craft.It applies to leaders, guides or instructors, and others who use discretion and judgement to manage problems and emergencies when they arise.This unit applies to any type of organisation that delivers outdoor recreation activities including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine rescue requirements and prepare for rescue.
  • 1.1. Assess situation, identify hazards promptly, assess risks and manage to avoid injury to self and others.
  • 1.2. Select and use other leaders or party members, equipment and rescue techniques appropriate to situation.
  • 1.3. Implement rescue operations according to organisational policies and procedures for emergency response.
2. Rescue others from moving water.
  • 2.1. Identify immediate hazards, assess risks and negotiate throughout rescue to avoid injury to self and others.
  • 2.2. Provide clear and concise instructions to person being rescued and others assisting.
  • 2.3. Rescue a swimmer in moving water using reach techniques.
  • 2.4. Utilise throw resources to reach a swimmer in moving water.
  • 2.5. Release entrapped person, utilising methods suitable for situation.
  • 2.6. Use safe contact methods, using craft, to rescue and transport a swimmer.
  • 2.7. Provide both tethered and supported tows to nearest safe landing.
  • 2.8. Select and use equipment and methods appropriate to situation to retrieve abandoned craft and equipment.
3. Use mechanical advantage systems.
  • 3.1. Determine need for use of mechanical advantage systems.
  • 3.2. Identify and promptly establish type appropriate for the rescue or recovery situation.
  • 3.3. Verify manufacturers' recommendations, equipment limitations and safety margins; rig and use equipment accordingly.
  • 3.4. Modify system, as required, to increase efficiency and communicate system changes to others assisting.
4. Debrief and complete reports.
  • 4.1. Participate in incident management debrief and identify future response improvements.
  • 4.2. Complete required incident reports according to organisational procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6520 SISOWWR302A Demonstrate white water rescues and recoveries Unit of competency