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Supervise patron safety in aquatic locations

Supervise patron safety in aquatic locations

Unit of competency
National Code
SISCAQU019
State Code
OEN72
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/08/2023
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
14/08/2023
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to supervise the safety of patrons in indoor or outdoor, built or natural swimming venues.This unit applies to aquatic venues used by members of the public including those operated by commercial, not-for-profit, community and government organisations.It has particular application to lifeguards but can apply to other workers required to supervise aquatic venues, patrons and activities. They use discretion and judgement to manage risk, problems and emergencies when they arise, guided by established organisational procedures.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine supervision requirements.
  • 1.1. Identify supervision requirements and techniques specific to the venue, patrons, activity and equipment.
  • 1.2. Identify environmental and site hazards and adapt supervision to account for these.
  • 1.3. Provide clear information about safety rules to staff and activity leaders to promote compliance and safety.
2. Monitor and maintain safety of patrons.
  • 2.1. Use scanning and patrolling strategies to monitor patron activity and behaviour in venue areas and in the water.
  • 2.2. Monitor parent or carer supervision of children according to organisational supervision and risk management procedures.
  • 2.3. Monitor activity of patrons at risk and those with special needs, according to organisational supervision and risk management procedures.
  • 2.4. Identify hazardous patron behaviours that pose a risk to the individual and other patrons.
  • 2.5. Inform patrons of unsafe behaviour and clearly, courteously and constructively provide information about safety rules to support compliance and safety.
3. Identify and report emergency situations.
  • 3.1. Identify emergency situations and assess promptly to convey essential response actions.
  • 3.2. Report promptly to appropriate personnel according to organisational emergency response procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVD72 SISCAQU006 Supervise clients in aquatic locations Unit of competency