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Supervise clients in aquatic locations

Supervise clients in aquatic locations

Unit of competency
National Code
SISCAQU006
State Code
AVD72
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/09/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/04/2016
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
14/04/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to supervise clients in aquatic locations, minimising risk through identifying and responding to potential hazards and emergencies.This unit applies to those working in aquatic settings or environments such as swimming pools and other aquatic recreation facilities. Work is performed according to best practice principles of aquatic activities, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify potential hazardous behaviours and situations.
  • 1.1 Access and interpret the organisation’s risk management plan.
  • 1.2 Identify hazardous behaviours and activities of clients.
  • 1.3 Identify clients at risk or those who have specific needs.
  • 1.4 Identify environmental hazards for clients in aquatic facilities or environments.
2. Maintain a safe aquatic facility or environment.
  • 2.1 Promote compliance with safety rules to clients and staff and provide clear information on requirements.
  • 2.2 Identify supervision requirements and select techniques suited to the facility or environment.
  • 2.3 Monitor client behaviour and activities and identify situations that pose a risk to the individual or other facility users.
  • 2.4 Inform clients of unacceptable behaviours and provide clear information about required behaviour.
  • 2.5 Select and use communication and conflict resolution techniques that maximise the chance of positive outcomes.
  • 2.6 Report and document unsafe situations.
3. Assess possible emergency or rescue situations.
  • 3.1 Identify signs of possible casualty or difficulty.
  • 3.2 Assess situation and determine appropriate response to emergency.
  • 3.3 Promptly communicate emergency situation to appropriate personnel.
  • 3.4 Report and document incidents.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6154 SISCAQU306A Supervise clients at an aquatic facility or environment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEN72 SISCAQU019 Supervise patron safety in aquatic locations Unit of competency