This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to both lead, and complete diver rescues using a range of dive specific techniques. It requires the ability to fully assess the situation, determine a response and complete rescues using methods and equipment appropriate for the situation. It also covers the administration of in-water rescue breathing, and oxygen.

This unit does not require the provision of first aid, which is covered in other units, but does require the recognition and assessment of common diving related illnesses and injuries.

It applies to dive leaders, usually known as divemasters or instructors who work independently in the field using discretion and judgement to manage problems and emergencies when they arise.

This unit applies to any type of organisation that delivers SCUBA diving activities and dive instruction including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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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
Identify divers in need of rescue and determine their condition.
Assess situation, identify hazards promptly, assess risks and manage to avoid injury to self and others.
Determine appropriate rescue methods and techniques for situation, according to degree of urgency and condition of divers in need of rescue.
Select rescue equipment according to requirements.
Assess abilities, establish a chain of command and allocate roles and responsibilities to others.
Provide clear and concise instructions and confirm rescue crew understanding of roles, communication protocols and rescue actions.
Implement rescue operations according to organisational policies and procedures for emergency response.
Use equipment and rescue techniques appropriate to situation.
Provide reassurance and clear and concise instructions to divers being rescued.
Rescue divers on surface, using techniques appropriate to situation.
Assist responsive divers to surface and to reach boat or shore.
Bring unresponsive divers to the surface, provide in-water rescue breathing, and tow to boat or shore.
Maintain safety of self, others and rescuees throughout rescue operations.
Evaluate and monitor condition of rescued divers and determine need for first aid, medical treatment or evacuation.
Utilise underwater search patterns to locate missing divers.
Assess diver casualty to identify need for supplemental oxygen.
Administer oxygen, as authorised by organisation and allowed under local law.
Participate in incident management debrief and identify future response improvements.
Complete required incident reports according to organisational procedures.

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