Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

PUASAR002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Undertake swiftwater and floodwater rescue and recovery

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUASAR002 - Undertake swiftwater and floodwater rescue and recovery
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to undertake swiftwater and floodwater rescues and recoveries as a member of a specialist team. Swiftwater and floodwater recovery involves the rescue of persons from fast moving water in areas such as stormwater drains, canals, rivers and/or creeks. It involves the use of a variety of rescue techniques with suitably equipped and responders entering the water.The unit applies to personnel who are skilled operators who may be required to use a range of rescue techniques within a swiftwater and floodwater environment. They may provide technical advice and support to a team and may adopt a leadership role during a rescue. A person operating at this level will not be performing under direct supervision.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Search and Rescue
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare and respond to the rescue
  • Operation and task information is obtained from communications centre or briefing from supervisor
       
Element: Rescue equipment and/or resources are identified and selected based on incident information received
       
Element: Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected based on the nature of the rescue operation
       
Element: Any further details on the nature of the rescue received en route is assessed with rescue team members
       
Element: Anticipated situational and environmental hazards are discussed with rescue team members while on approach and are used as the basis for the development of a rescue plan
       
Element: Assess the rescue scene
  • Information is collected from relevant persons at scene and observations are made to determine the location, number, condition and position of trapped casualties
       
Element: Changes in casualty condition and position are monitored and impact on rescue is assessed
       
Element: Risk assessment on situational and environmental hazards is conducted and control measures to ensure safety of self and others are developed
       
Element: Communication with team members is maintained during rescue
       
Element: Requests for additional personnel and/or specialist equipment based on risk assessment is reported to supervisor, in accordance with organisational procedures and the recognised chain of command
       
Element: Personal capabilities and limitations of self and other team members are identified and referred to supervisor
       
Element: Develop primary and secondary rescue plans
  • Rescue and recovery techniques suitable to trapped casualty and vehicles in swiftwater and floodwater conditions are identified
       
Element: Primary and secondary rescue plans are developed based on risk assessment, identification of appropriate rescue and recovery techniques and in consultation with team members and other organisations/agencies
       
Element: Equipment and resources are selected to perform rescues and recoveries, as identified in the rescue plan
       
Element: Roles and equipment are allocated to other team members, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: In conjunction with the primary plan deployment of secondary rescue plan downstream is implemented
       
Element: Use rope and mechanical advantage systems
  • Rescue and recovery situations requiring the use of rope and mechanical advantage systems are identified
       
Element: Suitable rope and mechanical advantage systems are established to perform rescue and recovery
       
Element: Rope and mechanical advantage system equipment is used, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and manufacturers' recommendations, to ensure design limits are not exceeded
       
Element: Rope and mechanical advantage system is modified to increase efficiency, where necessary, while maintaining communication with team members
       
Element: Gain access and perform casualty rescue
  • Defensive and aggressive swimming techniques are used to gain access to casualty when water entry is required, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Isolation techniques are used to stabilise positioning of casualty and vehicle to assist in extrication
       
Element: Craft is tethered to perform a rescue or recovery, as required, in accordance with the rescue plan
       
Element: Rescue plan is implemented and trapped casualty is extricated or secured using appropriate rescue and recovery techniques and equipment
       
Element: Remove casualty from swiftwater and floodwater
  • Casualty is retrieved from swiftwater and floodwater using techniques for removal, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Casualty is packaged and handled, in accordance with organisational emergency care procedures or as directed by first aid or medical personnel
       
Element: Conclude swiftwater and floodwater rescue
  • Prior to leaving the scene equipment is recovered, cleaned and maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines
       
Element: During cleaning of rescue equipment and personal protective equipment, hygiene precautions are followed, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Signs and symptoms of operational stress in self and others is recognised and reported to appropriate personnel
       
Element: Operational debriefing is participated in or conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Documentation is completed, in accordance with organisational procedures
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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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
Operation and task information is obtained from communications centre or briefing from supervisor 
 
 
 
 
Information is collected from relevant persons at scene and observations are made to determine the location, number, condition and position of trapped casualties 
 
 
 
 
 
Rescue and recovery techniques suitable to trapped casualty and vehicles in swiftwater and floodwater conditions are identified 
 
 
 
 
Rescue and recovery situations requiring the use of rope and mechanical advantage systems are identified 
 
 
 
Defensive and aggressive swimming techniques are used to gain access to casualty when water entry is required, in accordance with organisational procedures 
 
 
 
Casualty is retrieved from swiftwater and floodwater using techniques for removal, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
 
Prior to leaving the scene equipment is recovered, cleaned and maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines 
 
 
 
 

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