This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

handle PWC confidently and safely

read surf conditions

rescue people safely

swim in the surf in moderate conditions

use radio communications

use recognised signals

Required Knowledge

effects of wind tide swell and ocean floor on surf conditions

features and signs of rips gutters sweeps and currents

organisational craft operational procedures

organisational procedures for cleaning and discarding equipment in terms of environmental management and sustainability

search and rescue techniques

selfrescue techniques

surf awareness including beach safety zones

surf hazards

surf survival techniques

types of waves and their characteristic features

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

safely operate a PWC during rescue operations in a range of surf conditions

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated surf conditions

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed by completing PWC operations exercises or scenarios

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

equipment used in PWC rescue operations

open water

range of challenging surf conditions relevant to the area of 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 andor 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 industryapproved 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

Relevant logbooks may include:

Operational feedback may include:

Pre-operational checks may include:

Ancillary equipment may include:

Transport may include:

Task information may include:

Communications systems may include:

Surf conditions may include:

Communicator:

Personal skills and limitations

Operational base may include

Emergency procedures may include

Hazards may include:

Rescue methods may include:

Designated point may include:

Casualty transfer may include:

Post-operational checks and maintenance may include: