PUASAR001 — Perform land based swiftwater and floodwater rescue and recovery

1 Prepare and respond to the rescue

• 1.1Operation and task information is obtained from communication centre or supervisor
• 1.2Rescue equipment and/or resources are identified and selected based on incident information, as directed by supervisor
• 1.3Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected based on nature of the rescue operation
• 1.4Any further details on the nature of the rescue received en route is assessed with rescue team members
• 1.5Anticipated situational and environmental hazards are discussed with rescue team members whilst on approach

2 Participate in assessing the rescue scene

• 2.1Information is collected from relevant persons at the scene and observations are made to determine the location, number and condition of trapped casualties
• 2.2Situational and environmental hazards are identified and reported to supervisor
• 2.3Risk control procedures are implemented, as directed by supervisor
• 2.4Based on assessment of rescue scene personal capabilities and limitations are recognised and referred to supervisor
• 2.5Defensive and aggressive swimming techniques are used for self-rescue in event of accidental entry into swiftwater or floodwater
• 2.6Need for additional personnel and/or specialist equipment is reported through the chain of command
• 2.7Communication with other team members is maintained using appropriate techniques and terminology

3 Participate in developing primary and secondary rescue plans

• 3.1Rescue and recovery techniques suitable for casualties and vehicles in swiftwater and floodwater conditions are identified
• 3.2Primary and secondary rescue plans are formulated, in consultation with other team members and other organisations/agencies on site and is communicated to relevant personnel
• 3.3Equipment and resources required to perform land based rescues and recoveries in swiftwater and floodwater are identified and selected, in accordance with the rescue plan
• 3.4Deployment of the secondary rescue plan downstream is implemented

4 Gain access and perform rescue on casualty

• 4.1Isolation techniques are used to stabilise positioning of casualty to assist in extrication
• 4.2Land based rescue techniques and equipment are deployed, as identified in the rescue plan, to gain access to the casualty
• 4.3Casualty is extricated and or secured using appropriate rescue techniques and equipment

5 Remove casualty from swiftwater and floodwater

• 5.1Casualties are retrieved from swiftwater and floodwater using recognised techniques for removal, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 5.2Casualties are packaged and handled, in accordance with organisational emergency care procedures, or as directed by first aid or medical personnel

6 Conclude swiftwater and floodwater rescue

• 6.1Prior to leaving scene equipment is recovered, cleaned and maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers’ guidelines
• 6.2During cleaning of rescue equipment and personal protective equipment hygiene precautions are followed, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 6.3Signs and symptoms of operational stress in self and others are recognised and reported to appropriate personnel
• 6.4Operational debriefing is participated in and documentation is completed, in accordance with organisational procedures and standards

What does an assessment tool for PUASAR001 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PUASAR001 needs to address all 73 unit components: 6 elements with 25 performance criteria, 23 performance evidence requirements, 25 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for PUASAR001?

Auditori pulls the current release of PUASAR001 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for PUASAR001 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing PUASAR001 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of PUASAR001, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.