AVIW0041 — Undertake helicopter aquatic rescue and recovery

1 Prepare and respond to rescue

• 1.1Operation and task information is obtained from communications centre, briefing from supervisor or other sources
• 1.2Rescue equipment and resources are identified and selected based on task information received
• 1.3Personal protective equipment and clothing is selected based on the nature of the rescue operation
• 1.4Additional details on the nature of the rescue received en route is discussed with rescue team members
• 1.5Anticipated situational and environmental hazards are discussed with rescue team members and incorporated into the rescue plan

2 Assess rescue scene

• 2.1Observations are made to determine the location, number, condition and position of survivor
• 2.2Risk assessment on situational and environmental hazards is conducted and control measures applied to ensure safety of self and others
• 2.3Additional personnel or specialist equipment based on risk assessment is requested via the communications centre in accordance with workplace procedures
• 2.4Personal capabilities and limitations of self and other team members are considered in the development of the rescue plan

3 Develop aquatic rescue plans

• 3.1Rescue and recovery techniques suitable to the patient condition, location and aquatic environment are identified
• 3.2Primary and alternate rescue plans are developed based on situational risk assessment, identification of appropriate rescue and recovery techniques and consultation with other rescue team members
• 3.3Appropriate equipment and resources are selected to perform aquatic rescue and recovery as identified by the rescue plan
• 3.4Alternate rescue plans are implemented when required

4 Gain access and perform aquatic rescue of patient

• 4.1Communication with team members is maintained during rescue in accordance with workplace procedures
• 4.2Patient is positioned to assist in rescue, recovery and management of the patient
• 4.3Rescuer is appropriately positioned to perform a rescue or recovery where required by the rescue plan
• 4.4Aquatic rescue techniques and equipment are deployed to gain access to patient as identified in the rescue plan

5 Recover patient

• 5.1Aquatic rescue plan is implemented, patient is recovered by using appropriate rescue and recovery techniques and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
• 5.2Patient is secured in aircraft in accordance with workplace procedures

6 Conclude aquatic rescue

• 6.1Equipment is recovered, cleaned and maintained in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and workplace procedures
• 6.2Debrief is conducted in accordance with workplace procedures
• 6.3Post-incident documentation is completed in accordance with own role requirements and workplace procedures

What does an assessment tool for AVIW0041 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AVIW0041 needs to address all 39 unit components: 6 elements with 22 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 9 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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