Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 7:53 PM AWST
22/07/2026 7:53 PM AWST
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Apply flood and fast moving water safety techniques
Apply flood and fast moving water safety techniques
Unit of competency
National Code
PUASES014A
PUASES014A
State Code
AVL12
AVL12
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
092101 - Sport And Recreation Activities
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the competency required to operate safely and perform self-rescue in and around water which is considered to be in flood and/or fast moving context/environments.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for operations in or around flood and fast moving water
- 1.1 Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used
- 1.2 Safe and efficient operational activities are ensured by working and communicating with others as a part of team
- 1.3 Hazards associated with operations are identified
2. Contribute to safe rescue operations in and around flood and fast moving water
- 2.1 Safe and stable platforms are identified and used to commence rescue activities according to organisational procedures
- 2.2 Appropriate techniques for safe operations from land, vessel and/or water are used
- 2.3 Safety of self and others when undertaking rescue operations is monitored
- 2.4 Communication with others is undertaken to assist with rescue operations
3. Apply self-rescue
- 3.1 Potential hazards when operating in moving water are identified
- 3.2 Correct body position and techniques to survive and to minimise injury are adopted
- 3.3 Opportunities/activities where others may be trying to assist with self-rescue are identified
- 3.4 Communication is undertaken with others on bank/edge/vessel to assist with self-rescue
4. Perform safe self-landing techniques
- 4.1 Appropriate landing techniques to safely exit water are applied
- 4.2 After consideration of physical ability, type of craft and situational variances, method of landing is selected
- 4.3 Safety of others when landing and/or re-entry to a vessel is ensured
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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Hazards may include:
fauna
holes
manmade objects
rocks
sieves
slippery banks and/or landing
snags
stoppers
strainers
swift moving water
undercuts
waterfalls
weirs
wire fences
Appropriate techniques for safe operations may include:
using a throw bag
Body position and techniques may include:
aggressive swimming
defensive swimming
wading
Landing techniques may include:
climbing into a vessel
hauling to shore or bank
swimming to vessel or shore or manmade structure
Situational variances may include:
access or egress
availability of assistance
current
depth of water
imminent hazards
low light and/or darkness
prevailing conditions and/or weather
speed of water movement
Hazards may include:
fauna
holes
manmade objects
rocks
sieves
slippery banks and/or landing
snags
stoppers
strainers
swift moving water
undercuts
waterfalls
weirs
wire fences
Appropriate techniques for safe operations may include:
using a throw bag
Body position and techniques may include:
aggressive swimming
defensive swimming
wading
Landing techniques may include:
climbing into a vessel
hauling to shore or bank
swimming to vessel or shore or manmade structure
Situational variances may include:
access or egress
availability of assistance
current
depth of water
imminent hazards
low light and/or darkness
prevailing conditions and/or weather
speed of water movement
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
perform self-rescue techniques to ensure own safety
survive in or around inland moving water.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of conditions expected in the workplace.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed covering a minimum of four possible hazards which are reflective of the workplace environment and context, and are applicable to taking part in activities in flood and/or fast moving water.
The relative unpredictability of flood and/or fast moving water events makes relying on on-the-job assessment impractical, so training and assessment will usually involve setting scenarios to be completed either individually or as a member of a team.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
incidents, scenarios, exercises or simulations, or series of tasks
equipment used in flood and/or fast moving water operations.
Method of assessment
In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.
Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.
Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:
direct observation
interviewing the candidate
journals and workplace documentation
third party reports from supervisors
written or oral questions.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
perform self-rescue techniques to ensure own safety
survive in or around inland moving water.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of conditions expected in the workplace.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed covering a minimum of four possible hazards which are reflective of the workplace environment and context, and are applicable to taking part in activities in flood and/or fast moving water.
The relative unpredictability of flood and/or fast moving water events makes relying on on-the-job assessment impractical, so training and assessment will usually involve setting scenarios to be completed either individually or as a member of a team.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
incidents, scenarios, exercises or simulations, or series of tasks
equipment used in flood and/or fast moving water operations.
Method of assessment
In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.
Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.
Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:
direct observation
interviewing the candidate
journals and workplace documentation
third party reports from supervisors
written or oral questions.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAX53 | PUASES014 | Apply flood and fast moving water safety techniques | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC350 | PUASS00034 | Flood Response Operations | Skill set |