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Perform basic water rescues

Perform basic water rescues

Unit of competency
National Code
SISCAQU002
State Code
AVD76
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
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
14/04/2016
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to perform basic water rescues in indoor or outdoor aquatic venues. The unit applies to all workers who may be required to perform basic water rescues in a range of situations, including swimming pools. Work is performed according to accepted best practice principles of aquatic rescues, relevant legislation and organisational policies. Specific licensing requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training, should be obtained from the relevant state/territory work health and safety regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify and evaluate aquatic emergencies.
  • 1.1 Recognise signs and signals of a person in difficulty.
  • 1.2 Assess situation to determine appropriate response in an aquatic emergency.
  • 1.3 Identify and assess immediate hazards and risks to self and others.
2. Apply basic water rescue principles.
  • 2.1 Determine rescue type required and promptly formulate a rescue plan.
  • 2.2 Access and use available equipment, as required.
  • 2.3 Perform basic water rescue techniques according to emergency needs using fitness and strength levels required in own work environment.
  • 2.4 Delegate tasks when required.
  • 2.5 Identify and promptly respond to issues that arise during the rescue.
  • 2.6 Monitor the condition of the casualty and plan a course of action.
3. Communicate incident details.
  • 3.1 Convey incident details accurately to emergency response services.
  • 3.2 Report details of incident to workplace supervisor as appropriate.
  • 3.3 Provide reassurance to bystanders as required.
  • 3.4 Maintain confidentiality of records and information in line with statutory and/or organisational policies.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6150 SISCAQU202A Perform basic water rescues Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEN58 SISCAQU020 Perform water rescues Unit of competency