PUASAR011 — Search as a member of an aquatic search team

1 Prepare for aquatic search

• 1.1Search operation and task information is obtained and discussed with team members
• 1.2Task information is used to determine personal protective clothing and equipment needed for search operation
• 1.3Search equipment is selected and checked for serviceability and is appropriately stored and/or packed for use
• 1.4Faulty equipment is identified and reported to supervisor

2 Participate in aquatic search

• 2.1Specified team roles and functions are carried out, in accordance with organisational procedures and task information
• 2.2Search formation or grids are used to locate missing persons or objects
• 2.3Search boundaries are marked, in accordance with task requirements
• 2.4Observation skills are applied and any clues or objects located are reported immediately, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 2.5Communication is maintained with team members throughout the search, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 2.6Personal capabilities and limitations are recognised and referred to team leader

3 Maintain aquatic search safety

• 3.1Search safety procedures are implemented, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 3.2Survival techniques are applied, as required
• 3.3Lost searcher procedures are implemented, when necessary

4 Recover person or findings

• 4.1Team leader is immediately advised of located persons or findings, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 4.2Persons or findings are recovered and treated using appropriate search safety procedures
• 4.3Initial preservation procedures are implemented to maintain integrity of evidence, as required
• 4.4Initial scene preservation is conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures

5 Complete recall and stand down procedures

• 5.1Search equipment is recovered, cleaned and maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers’ guidelines
• 5.2Operational debriefing is participated in and relevant documentation is completed, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 5.3Symptoms of operational stress in self or others is recognised and reported to relevant personnel

What does an assessment tool for PUASAR011 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PUASAR011 needs to address all 63 unit components: 5 elements with 20 performance criteria, 24 performance evidence requirements, 19 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 PUASAR011?

Auditori pulls the current release of PUASAR011 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 PUASAR011 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing PUASAR011 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 PUASAR011, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.