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Self rescue in white water

Self rescue in white water

Unit of competency
National Code
SISORSC004
State Code
OBE96
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
092101 - Sport And Recreation Activities
Original Release Date
13/12/2019
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to self rescue when in water after a craft capsize or ejection within inland white water rivers with rapids. These self rescue skills are required in a range of activity contexts which can include canoeing, kayaking and white water rafting.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. Manoeuvre self in moving water.
  • 1.1. Assess situation, identify immediate hazards and risks and promptly determine best action.
  • 1.2. Set and maintain ferry angle to balance swimming against current.
  • 1.3. Use appropriate body position and defensive swimming techniques to negotiate moving water and river hazards.
  • 1.4. Use appropriate body position and aggressive swimming techniques to negotiate moving water and to free self from river hazards.
  • 1.5. Transition between defensive and aggressive swimming and maintain body position that avoids foot entrapment.
  • 1.6. Break in and out of eddies and cross a current to reach shore.
  • 1.7. Use direction and support aids provided by others to reach shore or rescue craft.
2. Wade in moving water.
  • 2.1. Identify safe river location to wade.
  • 2.2. Wade across rivers at mid-thigh depth and negotiate swift currents, when present.
  • 2.3. Use direction and support aids provided by others to reach shore.
3. Re-enter craft.
  • 3.1. Select a method of re-entry according to physical ability, type of craft and situation.
  • 3.2. Re-enter craft with and without assistance.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6519 SISOWWR201A Demonstrate self rescue skills in white water Unit of competency