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This course is designed for safety personnel who attend incidents, particularly in an aquatic environment, where the use of oxygen in either lifesaving or the ongoing management of a casualty is appropriate. Students will acquire the skills and knowledge required to administer oxygen and ventilate the lungs in an emergency situation as well as assess the casualty and develop a management plan; maintain an unobstructed airway and resuscitate a casualty; use oxygen to provide therapy. Students will also learn to check, recover and restore equipment. The instruction is taught in accordance with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies. 

This unit of competency stands alone and incorporates the content of the following units:

  • SISCAQU022 Provide oxygen resuscitation and therapy in an aquatic environment

Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

SISCAQU022 - Provide oxygen resuscitation and therapy in an aquatic environment

Course Delivery

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

Course Durations

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 6 Hours

This course set has a pre-requisite unit of:

  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid


An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

  • An official form of photo identification (e.g., driver’s licence, passport, or student ID).
  • Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills including CPR*

*Important note: In order to issue an accredited certificate, CPR must be performed on the floor and rescue breathing techniques demonstrated on manikins, with no exemptions.

Online study options:  The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and practical assessment.

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

This certificate has an industry recommended renewal period of 12 months

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Performance Tasks

  • Perform Child CPR and bag-valve mask (BVM) 
  • Perform Adult CPR and BVM 
  • Provide supplemental oxygen
  • Maintain resuscitation equipment

Documentation

  • Incident Report form
  • Equipment Fault Log

Theory assessment – A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions. The student must complete all assessment questions.

Students are required to complete a self evaluation against the following core skills as part of the enrolment process. This will allow your trainer to understand any additional support that may be required during the course delivery and assessment.
Learning I can learn and remember detailed steps to use special equipment in a serious emergency, like helping someone who’s stopped breathing.
Reading I can read and understand detailed instructions, warning labels, or emergency checklists to help someone in a life-threatening situation.
Writing I can write a clear and accurate report about what I did and what happened during a medical emergency.
Oral Communication I can give and receive clear information in a calm and confident way, even when others are stressed or panicking.
Numeracy I can measure and keep track of things like timing, oxygen flow rates, and how long a person has been unresponsive.
This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909