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
Aquatic facility and environments
aquatic facilities may include
pools and spas
wave pools
pool surrounds
play equipment/areas
shower and changing areas
lakes
rivers
beaches
water slides
dams
environmental factors may include
weather conditions
reflective glare
ambient light
water clarity or turbidity
Clients
may include
participants
supporters
sponsors
members
volunteers
teams
clubs
facility owners
spectators
staff
Hazardous behaviour and activities
may include
misuse of equipment
swimming in areas that are unsafe
behaving with disregard for the safety of others and/or self
chewing gum while swimming
activities that are not complementary
diving into shallow water
consumption of alcohol/illegal drugs

People at risk
may include those
under the influence of drugs or alcohol
overweight
elderly
with a disability
non-swimmers
injured swimmers
large groups of people visiting the aquatic facility or environment for the first time
in poor health or with a medical condition
young children
flotation users
weak swimmers
inappropriately dressed
two or more people clinging together or to an objec
Relevant legislation and industry codes
will vary according to state/territory regulations but may include
guidelines or Code of Conduct policies developed by the peak bodies responsible for lifesaving, such as The Royal Life Saving Society Australia and Surf Life Saving
occupational health and safety
Dangerous Goods Act and regulations
Health Act
industrial relations
environment legislation
equal Employment Opportunity
anti-discrimination legislation
local government regulations
Child Protection Act
Signs of possible casualty
may result from
accident
illness
injury
medical conditions
must be able to identify the characteristics of a person in difficulty
non-swimmer
weak swimmer
injured swimmer
unconscious person

Supervision techniques
must include
communication
positioning
public relations/education
recognition of clients in difficulty
scanning
facility analysi
Work environment
varies with respect to
size of the organisation
location
organisational structure
nature of services provided
availability of resources
human
financial
physical

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
apply supervision techniques to maintain a safe aquatic facility or environment
promote compliance with the safety rules of the aquatic facility or environment
identify and minimise hazards and risks associated with an aquatic facility or environment
adapt communication to suit the specific characteristics of each aquatic environment and its clients to promote compliance with safety rules and regulation
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)
SRCAQU003B Respond to an aquatic emergency using basic water rescue techniques OR
SRCAQU007B Respond to an aquatic emergency using advanced water rescue techniques
For the purpose of integrated assessment, this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
Nil
Required knowledge and skills
Required knowledge
Organisational emergency procedures
Relevant occupational health and safety, government and industry regulations and legislative requirements
Identification of individuals who may be at risk
Signs and symptoms of physical injury
Crowd control in emergency situations
Hazardous behaviour that poses risks to clients
Facility or environment hazards
Role of a lifeguard
Required skills
Communication/interpersonal skills to promote compliance with safety rules and regulations and respond to an aquatic emergency
Problem solving skills to determine the appropriate course of action to minimise risks to clients and when required respond to an aquatic emergency
Application of supervision techniques in an aquatic 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
an aquatic facility or environment
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 but preferably be competent in the unit at the level above
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
Due to issues such as supervision and judgement this unit of competency must be assessed over a minimum of three (3) sessions with a range of real clients at an aquatic facility or environment in order to ensure consistency in performance
Context for assessment
This unit of competency must be assessed in the context of supervising a range of real clients at an aquatic facility or environment. The aquatic facility or environment should be safe, with noise to a level experienced with an activity in full operation
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
2
-
2
1
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.