Undertake swiftwater and floodwater rescue and recovery Evidence Guide

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Evidence Guide: PUASAR002 - Undertake swiftwater and floodwater rescue and recovery

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PUASAR002 - Undertake swiftwater and floodwater rescue and recovery

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare and respond to the rescue

Operation and task information is obtained from communications centre or briefing from supervisor

Operation and task information is obtained from communications centre or briefing from supervisor

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Rescue equipment and/or resources are identified and selected based on incident information received

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Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected based on the nature of the rescue operation

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Any further details on the nature of the rescue received en route is assessed with rescue team members

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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

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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

Information is collected from relevant persons at scene and observations are made to determine the location, number, condition and position of trapped casualties

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Changes in casualty condition and position are monitored and impact on rescue is assessed

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Risk assessment on situational and environmental hazards is conducted and control measures to ensure safety of self and others are developed

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Communication with team members is maintained during rescue

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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

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Personal capabilities and limitations of self and other team members are identified and referred to supervisor

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Develop primary and secondary rescue plans

Rescue and recovery techniques suitable to trapped casualty and vehicles in swiftwater and floodwater conditions are identified

Rescue and recovery techniques suitable to trapped casualty and vehicles in swiftwater and floodwater conditions are identified

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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

Completed
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Equipment and resources are selected to perform rescues and recoveries, as identified in the rescue plan

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Roles and equipment are allocated to other team members, in accordance with organisational procedures

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In conjunction with the primary plan deployment of secondary rescue plan downstream is implemented

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Use rope and mechanical advantage systems

Rescue and recovery situations requiring the use of rope and mechanical advantage systems are identified

Rescue and recovery situations requiring the use of rope and mechanical advantage systems are identified

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Suitable rope and mechanical advantage systems are established to perform rescue and recovery

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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

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Rope and mechanical advantage system is modified to increase efficiency, where necessary, while maintaining communication with team members

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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

Defensive and aggressive swimming techniques are used to gain access to casualty when water entry is required, in accordance with organisational procedures

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Isolation techniques are used to stabilise positioning of casualty and vehicle to assist in extrication

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Craft is tethered to perform a rescue or recovery, as required, in accordance with the rescue plan

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Rescue plan is implemented and trapped casualty is extricated or secured using appropriate rescue and recovery techniques and equipment

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Remove casualty from swiftwater and floodwater

Casualty is retrieved from swiftwater and floodwater using techniques for removal, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

Casualty is retrieved from swiftwater and floodwater using techniques for removal, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

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Casualty is packaged and handled, in accordance with organisational emergency care procedures or as directed by first aid or medical personnel

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Conclude swiftwater and floodwater rescue

Prior to leaving the scene equipment is recovered, cleaned and maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines

Prior to leaving the scene equipment is recovered, cleaned and maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines

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During cleaning of rescue equipment and personal protective equipment, hygiene precautions are followed, in accordance with organisational procedures

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Signs and symptoms of operational stress in self and others is recognised and reported to appropriate personnel

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Operational debriefing is participated in or conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures

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Documentation is completed, in accordance with organisational procedures

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________ Date: _

Signature: ________________________________________________

Comments:

Instructions to Assessors

Required Skills and Knowledge

Range Statement

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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Evidence Guide: PUASAR002 - Undertake swiftwater and floodwater rescue and recovery

Student: __________________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________________

Tips for gathering evidence to demonstrate your skills

PUASAR002 - Undertake swiftwater and floodwater rescue and recovery

Prepare and respond to the rescue

Rescue equipment and/or resources are identified and selected based on incident information received

Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected based on the nature of the rescue operation

Any further details on the nature of the rescue received en route is assessed with rescue team members

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

Assess the rescue scene

Changes in casualty condition and position are monitored and impact on rescue is assessed

Risk assessment on situational and environmental hazards is conducted and control measures to ensure safety of self and others are developed

Communication with team members is maintained during rescue

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

Personal capabilities and limitations of self and other team members are identified and referred to supervisor

Develop primary and secondary rescue plans

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

Equipment and resources are selected to perform rescues and recoveries, as identified in the rescue plan

Roles and equipment are allocated to other team members, in accordance with organisational procedures

In conjunction with the primary plan deployment of secondary rescue plan downstream is implemented

Use rope and mechanical advantage systems

Suitable rope and mechanical advantage systems are established to perform rescue and recovery

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

Rope and mechanical advantage system is modified to increase efficiency, where necessary, while maintaining communication with team members

Gain access and perform casualty rescue

Isolation techniques are used to stabilise positioning of casualty and vehicle to assist in extrication

Craft is tethered to perform a rescue or recovery, as required, in accordance with the rescue plan

Rescue plan is implemented and trapped casualty is extricated or secured using appropriate rescue and recovery techniques and equipment

Remove casualty from swiftwater and floodwater

Casualty is packaged and handled, in accordance with organisational emergency care procedures or as directed by first aid or medical personnel

Conclude swiftwater and floodwater rescue

During cleaning of rescue equipment and personal protective equipment, hygiene precautions are followed, in accordance with organisational procedures

Signs and symptoms of operational stress in self and others is recognised and reported to appropriate personnel

Operational debriefing is participated in or conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures

Documentation is completed, in accordance with organisational procedures

Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

Comments:

Instructions to Assessors

Teacher: ___________________________ Date: _