PUASAR017 — Undertake advanced surf rescue

1 Prepare for surf rescue

• 1.1Pre-use checks of equipment are completed, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 1.2Hazards to bathers, at the surf location, are identified
• 1.3Equipment is placed in surf locations identified as of most likely need

2 Perform surveillance duties

• 2.1Location, that gives the best view of area of responsibility and ready access to equipment and water for response to casualties in distress, is determined and surveillance is maintained
• 2.2People who match the profile of high risk bathers are identified and close attention is paid to them
• 2.3Appropriate methods to avoid fatigue are used while providing surveillance, in accordance with organisational procedures

3 Respond to casualty in distress

• 3.1Casualty in distress is recognised
• 3.2Operational command is notified of intention to perform rescue
• 3.3Conditions are assessed and rescue techniques and equipment are selected
• 3.4Challenging surf conditions are negotiated using sand bars and rip currents to reach casualty
• 3.5Defensive approach is used to ensure own safety with a conscious panicking casualty
• 3.6On approach, conscious casualty is reassured
• 3.7Unconscious casualty is assessed for breathing and initial rescue breaths are performed, as required
• 3.8Casualty is secured, in accordance with organisational procedures and available equipment

4 Return casualty to shore

• 4.1Prevailing surf conditions are assessed and safe return to shore is navigated, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 4.2Conscious casualty is assessed for first aid requirements or medical care and is managed, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 4.3Unconscious casualty is dragged unaided above the high water line using approved techniques
• 4.4Unconscious casualty is lowered using approved techniques and is assessed for signs of life and patient care is administered, as required
• 4.5Operational command is notified that casualty has been retrieved and whether any further assistance is required
• 4.6First aid is provided to casualty until further assistance arrives
• 4.7Casualty is handed over with details provided on incident, treatment provided and current condition

5 Recover and restore equipment to operational readiness

• 5.1Debriefing is participated in and reports are completed, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 5.2Post operational checks and maintenance of equipment is performed, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 5.3Any damage to equipment is reported, in accordance with organisational procedures

What does an assessment tool for PUASAR017 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PUASAR017 needs to address all 59 unit components: 5 elements with 24 performance criteria, 20 performance evidence requirements, 15 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 PUASAR017?

Auditori pulls the current release of PUASAR017 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.

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