This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to undertake helicopter aquatic rescue and recovery in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and national operating standards.

It includes preparing and responding to aquatic rescue incidents from a helicopter, assessing the rescue scene, in offshore or inland waterways and developing rescue plans. It also includes gaining access to and performing a rescue on a patient, recovering the patient, and concluding the rescue.

This unit addresses technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to equipment and system operations of flight or maritime operations personnel and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex operational offshore rescue environments.

Operations are conducted as part of commercial and military aircraft or marine activities across a variety of operational contexts within Australian industry.

Work is performed independently or under limited supervision within a multi-crew environment

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.

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Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Observations are made to determine the location, number, condition and position of patients
Risk assessment on situational and environmental hazards is conducted and control measures applied to ensure safety of self and others are developed
Requests for additional personnel and/or specialist equipment based on risk assessment is communicated via the communications centre in accordance with organisational procedures
Personal capabilities and limitations of self and other team members are considered in the development of the rescue plan
Offshore rescue plan is implemented, where the patient is extricated and secured by using appropriate rescue and recovery techniques and equipment
Patient is recovered using techniques in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
Patient is secured in accordance with organisational emergency care procedures or as directed by first aid or medical personnel
Operation and task information is obtained from communications centre, briefing from supervisor or other sources
Observations are made to determine the location, number, condition and position of patients
Rescue and recovery techniques suitable to the patient condition, location and offshore environment are identified
Communication with team members is maintained during rescue
Offshore rescue plan is implemented, where the patient is extricated and secured by using appropriate rescue and recovery techniques and equipment
Equipment is recovered, cleaned and maintained in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and organisational procedures

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