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Basic Water Rescue Workbook

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RTO 90666 Royal Life Saving Society Australia NSW

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T h i s w o r k b o o k f o r m s p a r t o f t h e B r o n z e M e d a l l i o n c o u r s e a n d w i l l f o r m t h e b a s i s o f r e c o g n i s e d p r i o r l e a r n i n g a n d w i l l b e u s e d f o r d i s c u s s i o n d u r i n g t h e c o u r s e .

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SISCAQU002 Perform basic water rescue

Performance Evidence Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

• identify, evaluate and respond to aquatic emergencies according to organisational and legislativerequirements

• identify and respond to all of the following signs and signals:-call for help-vertical body position-minimal or non-supportive leg action-vigorous arm movements-submerged or unconscious person

• perform the following non-swimming rescues:-reach-rope throw-throw flotation aid

• perform the following swimming rescues demonstrating the fitness and strength to tow a person indifficulty at least 10 metres with their mouth and nose above water to a point of safety:

-accompanied-wade-non-contact tow-contact tow

• incorporate appropriate adjustments for each of the above rescues to ensure safety of self andothers.

Knowledge Evidence Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

• legislation, organisational policies and procedures and industry standards in relation to:-the safe conduct of water rescues-accurate completion of incident documentation

• common signs and signals of a person experiencing difficulties in the water and possiblecontributing factors:

-call for help-vertical body position-minimal or non-supportive leg action-vigorous arm movements-submerged or unconscious person

• use and location of equipment types

• non-swimming rescue methods and techniques:-reach-rope throw-throw flotation aid

• swimming rescue methods and techniques:-accompanied-wade-non-contact tow-contact tow

• issues that arise during rescues and appropriate adjustments to ensure safety of self and others

• communication systems used during rescues to inform managers, other employees and emergencyservices of progress

• potential dangers in a range of aquatic environments and how to respond

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Module 1: Water Safety

1. List 3 potential dangers in each of the following aquatic environments.(Page 23-31)

Location Dangers

Rivers

Lakes and dams

Farms

Beach/ocean

Swimming Pool

Around the home

Floods

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2. There are 3 types of Lifejackets. Identify the features and intended uses of each.(Page 36)

Lifejacket Features Intended use

Level 100

Level 50

Level 50-S

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Module 2: Survival Sequence 3. Describe when and how to perform the following entries. (Page 44-48)

Entry Type When How

Wade in

Slide in

Step in

Compact

jump

Dive entry

Stride entry

Accidental

fall in

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4. When should survival sculling be used? (Page 51)

5. When is the eggbeater kick useful? (Page 55)

6. What are the two methods of maintaining body temperature when the body isexposed to cold water? Briefly explain the advantages and disadvantages of the twotechniques. (Page 64)

Method Advantages Disadvantages

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2.

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Module 3: Swimming and Lifesaving Strokes

7. List the 6 main swimming strokes. (page 68)

Module 4: Lifesaving Skills 8. List the 4 rescue principles and provide a summary of each. (Page 84)

Rescue principle Explanation

A

A

A

A

9. List 5 signs of someone who is experiencing difficulty in the water (Page 86-87)

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10. Circle the correct type of swimmer and list 3 implications for the rescuer. (Page 86-87)

Type of swimmer Implications for the rescuer

a) Non Swimmer

b) Weak

Swimmer

c) Injured

Swimmer

d) Unconscious

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2.

3.

a) Non Swimmer

b) Weak

Swimmer

c) Injured

Swimmer

d) Unconscious

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2.

3.

a) Non Swimmer

b) Weak

Swimmer

c) Injured

Swimmer

d) Unconscious

1.

2.

3.

a) Non Swimmer

b) Weak

Swimmer

c) Injured

Swimmer

d) Unconscious

1.

2.

3.

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Module 5: Rescue Techniques 11. List when and how the following rescue techniques should be utilised. (Page 96-100)

Rescue Techniques

When How

Talk

Reach

Throw

Wade

Row

12. Describe when the following techniques would be used. (Page 102-103)

Defences When

Defensive

position

Reverse

Blocking

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13. List when and how the following swim rescues should be utilised. (Page 106-107)

Swim Rescue When How

Accompanied

rescue

Non-contact

tow

14. List when and how the following contact tows should be utilised. (Page 110-111)

Tow When How

Cross chest

tow

Head tow

Double armpit

tow

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Double

shoulder tow

15. List when the following spinal management techniques should be utilised. (Page 119-121)

Type of spinal roll When How

Vice grip rollover

Extended arm rollover

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16. Answer the questions below on the following scenario:

You are at a river bank where you have observed 3 swimmers (a male adult, a teenage female, and a young male) happily swimming in the river. You notice that they are quite far from the riverbank, and they are not wearing lifejackets, so you decide to keep an eye out. Several hundred metres away is the river’s boat ramp, which is getting very busy with boats being loaded onto the river, and setting off along the water.

A short time later, a current begins to flow along the river, and you observe the 3 swimmers suddenly start to experience difficulty in the water, which has become disturbed by the current. All 3 swimmers are not wearing lifejackets, and appear to be distressed and fatigued as they signal for help, approximately 50m from the edge of the river. All 3 swimmers display a vertical position, with vigorous arm movements, and very minimal leg action, as they struggle to stay afloat.

The water is accessible from the river bank, which appears to have a 30cm drop to the water level. The water is murky in appearance, and you are unsure of the depth at the river’s edge. Among a riverbank of scattered bystanders, you quickly alert 2 adults (one male and one female), who are unpacking equipment from their vehicle in the nearby carpark; among the equipment are 2 lifejackets, a canoe oar, and a small esky lid. The female states that she is a strong swimmer, and is confident to enter the water; the male is more hesitant, but says he will coordinate what needs to be done from land. As you start to relay instructions to the 2 bystanders to coordinate the rescue, a distressed middle aged woman identifies herself as the mother of the children, and hysterically pleads with you to save her children and her husband.

a) Based on your knowledge of the 4 categories assigned to swimmers experiencingdifficulty, how would you categorise the swimmers who are experiencingdifficulty? Why?

b) What are the immediate dangers to yourself, and other rescuers that need to beconsidered before attempting to carry out a rescue?

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c) Detail the instructions you would give to the other bystanders who have offered

their assistance in carrying out the rescue, as well as the role you would assume

for yourself. (Remember: while only one of them was confident about entering the

water, the other was happy to coordinate some tasks on land)

d) Outline the tasks that the land-based bystander could conduct before, during, and

after the aquatic rescue sequence takes place.

e) Complete the incident report form (over the page) based on your response to the scenario.

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Incident Report Form Staff Member Reporting Incident

Name: Date:

Position: Signature:

Person(s) involved in the incident

Given Name/s:

Surname:

Gender: Male/ Female Date of birth:

Address:

Suburb: Postcode:

Telephone number:

Parent/Guardian of casualty’s details: (If Applicable)

Given Name/s:

Surname:

Gender: Male/ Female Date of birth:

Address (if different to person involved in accident/incident):

Suburb: Postcode:

Telephone number:

About the accident/incident

Type: Minor/ Major

Date: Time:

Where did the injury take place?

Accident/Incident Description Injury Location

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Treatment Required:

Emergency Services

Were Emergency Services required to deal with the incident?

Type: Ambulance Police Fire

Time requested: Time of Arrival:

Officer/s Name:

Other details:

Referral

Type: Parent/Guardian Hospital Teacher

Other:

Witness Details (if available)

Name: Name:

Address: Address:

Telephone: Telephone:

Refusal

I understand that I have been offered specific first aid treatment by staff and I refuse

that treatment.

Signature: If under 18yrs Parent or Guardian:

Post Accident/ Incident Follow up

Accident/Incident area checked for risk: Yes No

Outcome:

Shift supervisor Date: Signature:

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