Levels
Stage 14 — Accompanied Rescue
71
| Entry & Exist | |
|---|---|
| UNIT DESCRIPTION | Demonstrate a Surface Dive collect three objects in 1.5m deep water |
| UNIT ELEMENTS | MUST SEES |
| Surface Dive | Positioned just short of the point directly above the objects. Arms pulled wide to a position level with the shoulders and bend hips (breaststroke approach) or drive forcibly with the leading arm. (freestyle approach) Arms pulled back toward the face and legs lifted clear of the water. Protection of head and face by extending arms in front In a single surface dive, collect 3 of 6 objects placed in a 2m area in water 1.5m deep. |
72
| Sculling & Underwater Skills | |
|---|---|
| UNIT DESCRIPTION | Underwater search in shallow water Dressed in swimwear shorts and t-shirt, float and tread water for 1 minute waving intermittently |
| UNIT ELEMENTS | MUST SEES |
| Search pattern | Call for help while scanning the area. Wade to furthest likely location. Walking backward and forth in line parallel to edge. All area covered. |
| Float and Wave | Effective leg action Arms below surface. Relaxed sculling. Maintaining one position with head above the water. Distinctive waving action above head. Remaining calm. |
73
| Movement/Swimming/Strokes | |
|---|---|
| UNIT DESCRIPTION | Dressed in swimwear, shorts and T-shirt swim 200m using any recognised stroke. |
| UNIT ELEMENTS | MUST SEES |
| Swim | Swim 200 metres using any recognised stroke(s) Demonstrate understanding of appropriate stroke for any activity or emergency by considering the following features. Speed of stroke Energy expenditure Propulsion Vision |
74
| Initiative & Resuscitation | |
|---|---|
| UNIT DESCRIPTION | Demonstrate initiative in effecting a rescue of a person who is not more than 10 metres from safety. |
| UNIT ELEMENTS | MUST SEES |
| Initiative | Person rescued who is not more than 10 metres from safety Ability to specify whether the person is njured, unconscious or a weak swimmer. Identify and assess 4 possible rescue aids, Specify distance the person is from safety. Effective rescue including reassurance and instruction of person. Candidate able to explain reasons for the actions taken. |
| Wade Rescue and Resuscitation | Slide in. Wading - checking for dangers. Person safety turned over. Assessment for unconsciousness. Clearing and opening the airway. Checking for the signs indicating the presence or absence of breathing. Simulate EAR while wading to safety. Positioning the casualty for EAR. Mouth-mouth resuscitation. Mouth to nose resuscitation. Appropriate action for a casualty who vomits and the lateral position. |
75
| Rescue Skills | |
|---|---|
| UNIT DESCRIPTION | Demonstrate reverse defensive techniques and a defensive position |
| UNIT ELEMENTS | MUST SEES |
| Defensive position | Maintaining safe distance from person in difficulty. Legs forwards. |
| Reverse | Kicking away vigorously. Readopting defensive position. |
76
| Rescue Skills | |
|---|---|
| UNIT DESCRIPTION | Throw rescue (buoyant aid) a person 6m from safety. Throw rescue (weighted rope) a weak swimmer 10m from safety Wade Rescue a person 8m from safety Accompanied rescue a person 15m from safety |
| UNIT ELEMENTS | MUST SEES |
| Throw Rescue | Reassurance and instruction of person in how to use aid. Weighted rope thrown to rescue. Return of person to safety. |
| Wade Rescue (rigid aid) | Slide in. Wading - checking for dangers. Aid offered to the person. Turning to side when reaching with aid. Person pulled to a safe position. Person assisted out of water using a stirrup lift. |
| Accompanied Rescue | Entry to water maintaining visual contact. Wade and/or swim with aid passed to person. Safe distance maintained from person in difficulty. Reassurance and instruction in use of aid. Person accompanied to safety. Person instructed on how to leave the water. |
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