PUASAR015 — Crew small powercraft in a rescue operation

1 Prepare powercraft for operations

• 1.1Logbooks are reviewed for previous operational feedback and pre-use information is completed, as directed, by the operator, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements
• 1.2Pre-launch checks to ensure operational readiness of craft and safety features are conducted at the direction of the operator, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers’ guidelines
• 1.3Prelaunch operational checks of auxiliary equipment are completed and equipment is safely stowed
• 1.4Personal protective clothing and equipment is obtained, applied or safely stowed, as required

2 Assist operator to transport powercraft

• 2.1Safe manual handling techniques are used to assist operator to transport powercraft to launch site
• 2.2Operator is assisted to unload and position powercraft at water’s edge

3 Launch and stabilise powercraft through surf aquatic environment

• 3.1Level of competence is conveyed to operator in relation to review of surf and/or aquatic environmental conditions
• 3.2Powercraft is lifted and dragged into water, as directed by operator
• 3.3Powercraft is secured and positioned, as required, for surf or aquatic environmental conditions
• 3.4Powercraft is boarded safely on operator command and a secure position is assumed
• 3.5Position in powercraft is changed at operator’s direction to assist with maintaining trim and negotiating surf or aquatic environmental conditions
• 3.6Lookout for hazards in surf or aquatic environment is maintained and information concerning objects in the water is communicated to operator
• 3.7Assistance with beaching and stabilising powercraft is provided on return to shore, as directed by operator

4 Participate in emergency

• 4.1Emergency procedures are implemented safely, as directed by the operator
• 4.2Assistance is provided with safe manoeuvring of powercraft without operational motor

5 Participate in rescue

• 5.1Casualty and/or object is retrieved using appropriate retrieval techniques, as directed by operator
• 5.2Patient care of casualty is performed, as required
• 5.3Casualty and/or object is secured for return to shore, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 5.4Casualty is lifted and object is removed safely from powercraft, as directed by operator

6 Assist with powercraft recovery and restore

• 6.1Safe manual handling techniques are used to assist operator with transport of craft to storage
• 6.2Powercraft is cleaned and stored, in accordance with organisational procedures and as directed by the operator
• 6.3Ancillary equipment is cleaned and stowed, in accordance with organisational procedures and as directed by operator
• 6.4Operational documentation is completed, as specified

What does an assessment tool for PUASAR015 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PUASAR015 needs to address all 61 unit components: 6 elements with 23 performance criteria, 18 performance evidence requirements, 20 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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