SISCAQU019 — Supervise patron safety in aquatic locations

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What an assessment for SISCAQU019 must cover

27 assessable components: 3 elements (10 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 11 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Determine supervision requirements.

1.1Identify supervision requirements and techniques specific to the venue, patrons, activity and equipment.
1.2Identify environmental and site hazards and adapt supervision to account for these.
1.3Provide clear information about safety rules to staff and activity leaders to promote compliance and safety.

2 Monitor and maintain safety of patrons.

2.1Use scanning and patrolling strategies to monitor patron activity and behaviour in venue areas and in the water.
2.2Monitor parent or carer supervision of children according to organisational supervision and risk management procedures.
2.3Monitor activity of patrons at risk and those with special needs, according to organisational supervision and risk management procedures.
2.4Identify hazardous patron behaviours that pose a risk to the individual and other patrons.
2.5Inform patrons of unsafe behaviour and clearly, courteously and constructively provide information about safety rules to support compliance and safety.

3 Identify and report emergency situations.

3.1Identify emergency situations and assess promptly to convey essential response actions.
3.2Report promptly to appropriate personnel according to organisational emergency response procedures.

Performance evidence

communicate with aquatic venue patrons in a positive and constructive way to resolve the following situations: unsafe patron behaviour, breaches of safety rules by patrons, difficulty of at-risk persons with special needs
participate in one discussion with an aquatic activity leader to clarify safety rules for the activity
according to simulated activities or case studies: identify and assess one emergency situation, report details and convey essential response actions to venue manager.

Knowledge evidence

basic understanding of industry guidelines and standards relevant to aquatic supervision and how these are used by aquatic operators
organisational procedures for aquatic venue supervision, risk management of patron safety, and emergency response
role responsibilities, boundaries, and reporting lines for: those supervising patron safety, particularly lifeguards; other supervising activity leaders including swim teachers, aqua exercise instructors and coaches
supervision techniques and scanning strategies used in aquatic venues, and advantages of each: dividing venue into zones, using vantage points, positioning supervisor for clear view of activity, rotating position of supervisor, and typical rotational timeframes, maintaining attention and vigilance, patrolling different venue areas
current and emerging environmental and site hazards and ways to adapt supervision when these are present, including: unfavourable weather conditions for outdoor areas, reflective glare, unclear and turbulent water, busy sites involving multiple stimuli and visually cluttered scenes, quiet sites involving minimal stimuli and monotonous scenes
typical aquatic venue safety rules applicable to different types of activities, and rationale for rules
hazardous patron behaviour, associated risks, indicative signs, and corrective responses: swimming in unsafe areas, swimming and participating in activities beyond their ability, swimming while affected by alcohol and drugs, misusing equipment, diving into shallow water, endangering the safety of others, inadequate supervision of young children by parents or carers
types of in and out of the water risks associated with patrons who have special needs, and ways that risks can be managed through supervision and communication: non-swimmers, weak swimmers, unhealthy and unfit swimmers, individuals with disability, young children, older persons, patrons from diverse cultural backgrounds
signs and signals of critical incidents and patron emergencies, including those for: patrons experiencing difficulty in the water including uncontrolled swimming, and active and passive distress behaviours; injuries; medical events
importance of promptly reporting emergencies, and: organisational reporting lines; communication protocols for using phones and radio; relevant information conveyed
assertive and constructive verbal communication techniques used to: direct patrons to comply with rules and safety practices; negotiate calm conflict resolutions.

Foundation skills

Reading skills: interpret detailed familiar organisational procedures for venue supervision, risk management of patron safety and emergency response.
Oral communication skills: use clear and unambiguous verbal and non-verbal communications to make intent known.
Problem-solving skills: resolve diverse and unexpected safety incidents promptly and decisively.

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Questions about assessing SISCAQU019

What does an assessment tool for SISCAQU019 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SISCAQU019 needs to address all 27 unit components: 3 elements with 10 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 11 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 SISCAQU019?

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