PUASAR013 — Participate in an aquatic rescue operation

1 Prepare and respond to rescue

• 1.1Operation and task information is obtained and discussed with team members
• 1.2Appropriate rescue equipment is identified and selected based on task information, as directed by supervisor
• 1.3Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected based on the nature of the rescue operation
• 1.4Any further details of the nature of the rescue are received en route and acted on, in accordance with organisational procedures

2 Participate in assessing the rescue scene

• 2.1Hazards are identified and associated risks are assessed on approach to rescue scene
• 2.2Methods for minimising hazards are discussed and agreed to by team members
• 2.3Hazards and environmental conditions are minimised or controlled using risk mitigation processes, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 2.4Communication with other team members is maintained using appropriate techniques and terminology
• 2.5Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and security procedures are followed, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 2.6Personal capabilities and limitations are recognised and referred to supervisor, as required, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 2.7Need for additional personnel and/or specialist equipment is reported to supervisor
• 2.8Casualties at scene are identified, reported to supervisor and action is taken, as directed

3 Perform rescue

• 3.1Access to incident and/or casualties is gained using techniques and equipment, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 3.2Rescue procedures are conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures and supervisor’s instructions
• 3.3Casualties are prepared for removal and/or extricated safely, in accordance with organisational procedures and supervisor’s instructions
• 3.4Hygiene precautions are implemented, in accordance with organisational requirements

4 Conclude rescue operations

• 4.1Equipment is recovered, cleaned and maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers’ guidelines and is restored appropriately to maintain operational readiness
• 4.2Signs and symptoms of operational stress in self and others is reported to relevant personnel
• 4.3Operational debriefing is participated in and documentation is completed, in accordance with organisational procedures

What does an assessment tool for PUASAR013 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PUASAR013 needs to address all 54 unit components: 4 elements with 19 performance criteria, 18 performance evidence requirements, 17 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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