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.
Characteristics of the participant group may include:
physical disability
intellectual or sensory impairment
mobility
fitness
body type and composition
age.
Environmental features may include:
ramps
hoists
steps
surface
railings
depth
available water space.
Support may include:
hands on torso
hands to hands
back hold in vertical or horizontal positions
short arm hold
cradling
carry hold
hip hold
prone hold
prone side hold
assisted exits.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
reporting procedures
communication protocols
AUSTSWIM Limited Teachers Code of Conduct policy
swimwear and personal protective equipment.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
duty of care
working with children
Disability Discrimination Act 1992
privacy.
Caregivers may include:
parents
guardians
integration aids
therapists.
Resources may include:
flotation devices
ropes
reaching poles
pool safety equipment
instructors and equipment.
Best practice principles of aquatic activities may include:
accepted preventative practice adopted throughout the aquatic industry to minimise safety hazards or risks
Instructors code of conduct policies developed by the peak bodies responsible for the teaching of swimming and water safety
the culture of swimming and water safety.
Appropriate strategies may include:
formal training
mentoring
peer support.

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:
delivers concise information, explanations and demonstrations to ensure safe exit and entry and provides support appropriate to the needs of the participant group
provides appropriate support and responds to participant feedback and any difficulties experienced by participants
applies organisational policies and procedures and relevant legislation to ensure safety of participants and other facility users
reviews own performance and addresses any areas requiring modification or improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
provision of support appropriate to the disability of the participant group during multiple aquatic activities to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance
access to a swimming pool or confined natural shallow water venue
access to safety equipment relevant to local regulatory and organisational requirements
access to appropriate clients.
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:
observation of candidate instructing, monitoring and adjusting water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills according to the needs and characteristics of participant groups and organisational safety requirements
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the suitability of environmental features as they relate to participants needs
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing candidate's performance on the job.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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