CS IN Production of High Quality Inbred Rice and Seed 1

COMPETENCY STANDARDS
RABBIT PRODUCTION
PRODUCTION OF HIGH-QUALITY
INBRED RICE, AND SEED
CERTIFICATION AND FARM
MECHANIZATION
AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERY

SECTOR
TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

AUTHORITY
Pinamopoan Livelihood Training Services and Farm
Production of High-Quality Inbred Rice, and Seed Certification and Farm Mechanization
TABLE OF CONTENTS
AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERY SECTOR
PRODUCTION OF HIGH-QUALITY INBRED RICE, AND SEED

CERTIFICATION AND FARM MECHANIZATION Page
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SECTION 1 PRODUCTION OF HIGH-QUALITY INBRED RICE, AND 1
SEED CERTIFICATION AND FARM MECHANIZATION
SECTION 2 COMPETENCY STANDARDS 3
Basic Competencies 4
Common Competencies 42
Core Competencies 59
SECTION 3 TRAINING ARRANGEMENTS

3.1 Trainee Entry Requirements
3.2 Trainers’ Qualifications
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
COMPETENCY STANDARDS
SCUBA DIVING LEVEL II
Section 1 SCUBA DIVING LEVEL II
The Production of High-Quality Inbred Rice, and Seed Certification and Farm
Mechanization Qualification consist of competencies required to maintain housing, farm
Implements and surrounding area, provide nutrition, perform breeding of rabbits, handle
kindling of rabbits and kits and raise meat type rabbits.
The units of competency comprising this qualification include the following:
Code BASIC COMPETENCIES

400311210 Participate in workplace communication
400311211 Work in team environment
400311212 Solve/address general workplace problems
400311213 Develop career and life decisions
400311214 Contribute to workplace innovation
400311215 Present relevant information
400311216 Practice occupational safety and health policies and procedures
Exercise efficient and effective sustainable practices in the
400311217
workplace
400311218 Practice entrepreneurial skills in the workplace
Code COMMON COMPETENCIES
AGR321201 Apply Safety Measures in Farm Operations
AGR321202 Use Farm Tools and Equipment
AGR321203 Perform Estimation and Basic Calculation
Process farm wastes
Code CORE COMPETENCIES
AFFXXXXXX USE HIGH-QUALITY RECOMMENDED INBRED VARIETY
AFFXXXXXX Apply Proper Land Preparation
AFFXXXXXX Practice Synchronous Planting after rest period
AFFXXXXXX Produce Sufficient Number of Healthy Inbred Rice Seedling
AFFXXXXXX Apply proper Nutrient, water and integrated pest management
AFFXXXXXX Practice Proper Harvesting
AFFXXXXXX Perform Drying and Milling Operation
A person who has achieved this Competency Standard is competent to be:

 Seed Grower
SECTION 2 COMPETENCY STANDARDS
This section gives the details of the contents of the basic, common and core units of
competency required in Production of High-Quality Inbred Rice and Seed Certification
and Farm Mechanization.
BASIC COMPETENCIES
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PARTICIPATE IN WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION

UNIT CODE : 400311210
This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : required to gather, interpret and convey information in
response to workplace requirements.
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENTS Italicized terms are KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Obtain and 1.1 Specific and 1.1 Effective verbal 1.1 Following simple
convey relevant information and nonverbal spoken
workplace is accessed from communication language
information appropriate 1.2 Different modes 1.2 Performing
sources of communication routine
1.2 Effective 1.3 Medium of workplace
questioning, active communication in duties following
listening and the workplace simple written
speaking skills are 1.4 Organizational notices
used to gather and policies 1.3 Participating in
convey information 1.5 Communication workplace
1.3 Appropriate procedures and meetings and
medium is used to systems discussions
transfer information 1.6 Lines of 1.4 Preparing work-
and ideas Communication related
1.4 Appropriate non- 1.7 Technology documents
verbal relevant to the 1.5 Estimating,
communication is enterprise and the calculating and
used individual’s work recording
1.5 Appropriate lines of responsibilities routine
communication with 1.8 Workplace workplace
supervisors and etiquette measures
colleagues are 1.6 Relating/
identified and Interacting with
followed people of
1.6 Defined workplace various levels in
1.7 procedures for the the workplace
1.8 location and 1.7 Gathering and
storage providing basic
1.9 of information are information in
used response to
1.10 Personal workplace
interaction is requirements
carried out clearly 1.8 Basic business
and concisely writing skills
1.9 Interpersonal
skills in the
workplace
1.10 Active-
listening skills
2. Perform 2.1 Written notices and 2.1 Effective verbal 2.1 Following simple
duties instructions are and non-verbal spoken
following read and communication instructions
workplace interpreted in 2.2 Different modes 2.2 Performing
instructions accordance with of communication routine
organizational 2.3 Medium of workplace
guidelines communication in duties following
2.2 Routine written the workplace simple written
instruction is 2.4 Organizational/ notices
followed based on Workplace 2.3 Participating in
established policies workplace
procedures 2.5 Communication meetings and
2.3 Feedback is given procedures and discussions
to workplace systems 2.4 Completing
supervisor based 2.6 Lines of work- related
instructions/ communication documents
information 2.7 Technology 2.5 Estimating,
received relevant to the calculating and
2.4 Workplace enterprise and the recording
interactions are individual’s work routine
conducted in a responsibilities workplace
courteous manner 2.8 Effective measures
2.5 Where necessary, questioning 2.6 Relating/
clarifications about techniques Responding to
routine workplace (clarifying and people of
procedures and probing) various levels in
matters concerning 2.9 Workplace the workplace
conditions of etiquette 2.7 Gathering and
employment are providing
sought and asked information in
from appropriate response to
sources workplace
2.6 Meetings outcomes requirements
are interpreted and 2.8 Basic
implemented questioning/
querying
2.9 Skills in reading
for information
2.10Skills in
locating
3. Complete 3.1 Range of forms 3.1 Effective verbal 3.1 Completing
relevant work relating to and non-verbal work- related
related conditions of communication documents
documents employment are 3.2 Different modes 3.2 Applying
completed of communication operations of
accurately and 3.3 Workplace forms addition,
legibly and documents subtraction,
3.2 Workplace data is 3.4 Organizational/ division and
recorded on Workplace multiplication
standard workplace policies 3.3 Gathering and
forms and 3.5 Communication providing
documents procedures and information in
3.3 Errors in recording systems response to
information on 3.6 Technology workplace
forms/ documents relevant to the requirements
are identified and enterprise and the 3.4 Effective record
acted upon individual’s work keeping skills
3.4 Reporting responsibilities
requirements to
supervisor are
completed
according to
organizational
guidelines
RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLES RANGE
1. Appropriate sources May include:
1.1. Team members
1.2. Supervisor/Department Head
1.3. Suppliers
1.4. Trade personnel
1.5. Local government
1.6. Industry bodies
2. Medium May include:
2.1. Memorandum
2.2. Circular
2.3. Notice
2.4. Information dissemination
2.5. Follow-up or verbal instructions
2.6. Face-to-face communication
2.7. Electronic media (disk files, cyberspace)
3. Storage May include:
3.1. Manual filing system
3.2. Computer-based filing system
4. Workplace interactions May include:
4.1. Face-to-face
4.2. Telephone
4.3. Electronic and two-way radio
4.4. Written including electronic means, memos,
instruction and forms
4.5. Non-verbal including gestures, signals, signs and
diagrams
5. Forms May include:
5.1. HR/Personnel forms, telephone message forms,
safety reports
EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
Competency 1.1. Prepared written communication following standard
format of the organization
1.2. Accessed information using workplace
communication equipment/systems
1.3. Made use of relevant terms as an aid to transfer
information effectively
1.4. Conveyed information effectively adopting formal or
informal communication
2. Resource Implications The following resources should be provided:
2.1. Fax machine
2.2. Telephone
2.3. Notebook
2.4. Writing materials
2.5. Computer with Internet connection
3. Methods of Assessment Competency in this unit may be assessed through:
3.1. Demonstration with oral questioning
3.2. Interview
3.3. Written test
3.4. Third-party report
4. Context for Assessment 4.1. Competency may be assessed individually in the

actual workplace or through an accredited institution
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : WORK IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT
UNIT CODE : 400311211
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes to identify one’s
roles and responsibilities as a member of a team.
PERFORMANCE
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Describe 1.1 The role and 1.1 Group structure 1.1 Communicating
team role objective of the 1.2 Group with others,
and scope team is identified development appropriately
from available 1.3 Sources of consistent with
sources of information the culture of
information the workplace
1.2 Team parameters, 1.2 Developing
reporting ways in
relationships and improving work
responsibilities are structure and
identified from team performing
discussions and respective roles
appropriate external in the group or
sources organization
2. Identify 2.1 Individual roles and 2.1 Team roles and 2.1 Communicating
one’s role responsibilities objectives with others,
and within the team 2.2 Team structure appropriately
responsibili environment are and parameters consistent with
ty within a identified 2.3 Team the culture of
team 2.2 Roles and development the workplace
objectives of the 2.4 Sources of 2.2 Developing
team is identified information ways in
from available improving work
sources of structure and
information performing
2.3 Team parameters, respective roles
reporting in the group or
relationships and organization
responsibilities are
identified based on
team discussions
and appropriate
external sources
3. Work as a 3.1 Effective and 3.1 Communication 3.1 Communicating
team appropriate forms Process appropriately,
member of communications 3.2 Workplace consistent with
are used and communication the culture of the
interactions protocol workplace
undertaken with 3.3 Team planning 3.2 Interacting
team members and decision effectively with
based on company making others
practices. 3.4 Team thinking 3.3 Deciding as an
3.2 Effective and 3.5 Team roles individual and
appropriate 3.6 Process of team as a group using
contributions made development group think
to complement 3.7 Workplace strategies and
team activities and context techniques
objectives, based 3.4 Contributing to
on workplace Resolution of
context issues and
3.3 Protocols in concerns
reporting are
observed based on
standard company
practices.
3.4 Contribute to the
development of
team work plans
based on an
understanding of
team’s role and
objectives
RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Role and objective of team May include but not limited to:
1.1. Work activities in a team environment with
enterprise or specific sector
1.2. Limited discretion, initiative and judgement
maybe demonstrated on the job, either
individually or in a team environment
2. Sources of information May include but not limited to:
2.1. Standard operating and/or other workplace
procedures
2.2. Job procedures
2.3. Machine/equipment manufacturer’s specifications
and instructions
2.4. Organizational or external personnel
2.5. Client/supplier instructions
2.6. Quality standards
2.7. OHS and environmental standards
3. Workplace context May include but not limited to:
3.1. Work procedures and practices
3.2. Conditions of work environments
3.3. Legislation and industrial agreements
3.4. Standard work practice including the storage,
safe handling and disposal of chemicals
3.5. Safety, environmental, housekeeping and quality
guidelines
EVIDENCE GUIDE
Competency 1.1 Worked in a team to complete workplace activity
1.2 Worked effectively with others
1.3 Conveyed information in written or oral form
1.4 Selected and used appropriate workplace language
1.5 Followed designated work plan for the job
2.1 Access to relevant workplace or appropriately
simulated environment where assessment can take
place
2.2 Materials relevant to the proposed activity or tasks
3.1 Role play involving the participation of individual
member to the attainment of organizational goal
3.2 Case studies and scenarios as a basis for
discussion of issues and strategies in teamwork
3.3 Socio-drama and socio-metric methods
3.4 Sensitivity techniques
3.5 Written Test
4. Context for Assessment 4.1 Competency may be assessed in workplace or in a
simulated workplace setting
4.2 Assessment shall be observed while task are being
undertaken whether individually or in group
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : SOLVE/ADDRESS GENERAL WORKPLACE
UNIT CODE : 400311212
UNIT DESCRIPTOR :This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required
to apply problem-solving techniques to determine the origin
of problems and plan for their resolution. It also includes
addressing procedural problems through documentation,
and referral.
PERFORMANCE
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Identify routine 1.1 Routine problems 1.1 Current industry 1.1 Identifying
problems or procedural hardware and current industry
problem areas are software products hardware and
identified and services software
1.2 Problems to be 1.2 Industry products and
investigated are maintenance, services
defined and service and 1.2 Identifying
determined helpdesk current industry
1.3 Current conditions practices, maintenance,
of the problem are processes and services and
identified and procedures helpdesk
documented 1.3 Industry standard practices,
diagnostic tools processes and
1.4 Malfunctions and procedures.
resolutions 1.3 Identifying
current industry
standard
diagnostic tools
1.4 Describing
common
malfunctions
and resolutions.
1.5 Determining the
root cause of a
routine
malfunction
2. Look for 2.1 Potential solutions 2.1 Current industry 2.1 Identifying
solutions to to problem are hardware and current industry
routine identified software products hardware and
problems 2.2 Recommendations and services software
about possible 2.2 Industry service products and
solutions are and helpdesk services
developed, practices, 2.2 Identifying
documented, processes and services and
ranked and procedures helpdesk
presented to 2.3 Operating practices,
appropriate systems processes and
person for decision 2.4 Industry standard procedures.
diagnostic tools 2.3 Identifying
2.5 Malfunctions and operating
resolutions. system
2.6 Root cause 2.4 Identifying
analysis current industry
standard
diagnostic tools
2.5 Describing
common
malfunctions
and resolutions.
2.6 Determining the
root cause of a
routine
malfunction
3. Recommend 3.1Implementation of 3.1 Standard 3.1 Producing
solutions to solutions are procedures documentation
problems planned 3.2 Documentation that
3.2Evaluation of produce recommends
implemented solutions to
solutions are problems
planned 3.2 Following
3.3Recommended established
solutions are procedures
documented and
submit to
appropriate person
for confirmation
RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Problems/Procedural May include but not limited to:
Problem 1.1 Routine/non – routine processes and quality
problems
1.2 Equipment selection, availability and failure
1.3 Teamwork and work allocation problem
1.4 Safety and emergency situations and incidents
1.5 Work-related problems outside of own work area
2. Appropriate person May include but not limited to:
2.1 Supervisor or manager
2.2 Peers/work colleagues
2.3 Other members of the organization
3. Document May include but not limited to:
3.1 Electronic mail
3.2 Briefing notes
3.3 Written report
3.4 Evaluation report
4. Plan May include but not limited to:
4.1 Priority requirements
4.2 Co-ordination and feedback requirements
4.3 Safety requirements
4.4 Risk assessment
4.5 Environmental requirements
EVIDENCE GUIDE
Competency 1.1 Determined the root cause of a routine problem
1.2 Identified solutions to procedural problems.
1.3 Produced documentation that recommends
solutions to problems.
1.4 Followed established procedures.
1.5 Referred unresolved problems to support persons.
2. Resource Implications 2.1. Assessment will require access to a workplace
over an extended period, or a suitable method of
gathering evidence of operating ability over a range
of situations.
3.1 Case Formulation
3.2 Life Narrative Inquiry
3.3 Standardized test
The unit will be assessed in a holistic manner as is
practical and may be integrated with the assessment of
other relevant units of competency. Assessment will
occur over a range of situations, which will include
disruptions to normal, smooth operation. Simulation may
be required to allow for timely assessment of parts of this
unit of competency. Simulation should be based on the
actual workplace and will include walk through of the
relevant competency components.
4. Context for Assessment 4.1 Competency may be assessed individually in the
actual workplace or simulation environment in
TESDA accredited institutions.
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : DEVELOP CAREER AND LIFE DECISIONS
UNIT CODE : 400311213
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills, and attitudes in
managing one’s emotions, developing reflective practice,
and boosting self-confidence and developing self-
regulation.
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Manage one’s 1.1 Self-management 1.1 Self-management 1.1 Managing
emotion strategies are strategies that properly one’s
identified assist in emotions and
1.2 Skills to work regulating recognizing
independently and behavior and situations that
to show initiative, to achieving cannot be
be conscientious, personal and changed and
and persevering in learning goals accept them and
the face of setbacks (e.g. Nine self- remain
and frustrations are management professional
developed strategies 1.2 Developing self-
1.3 Techniques for according to discipline,
effectively handling Robert Kelley) working
negative emotions 1.2 Enablers and independently
and unpleasant barriers in and showing
situation in the achieving initiative to
workplace are personal and achieve
examined career goals personal and
1.3 Techniques in career goals
handling negative 1.3 Showing
emotions and confidence, and
unpleasant resilience in the
situation in the face of setbacks
workplace such and frustrations
as frustration, and other
anger, worry, negative
anxiety, etc. emotions and
unpleasant
situations in the
workplace
2. Develop 2.1 Personal strengths 2.1 Basic SWOT 2.1 Using the basic
reflective and achievements, analysis SWOT analysis
practice based on self- 2.2 Strategies to as self-
assessment improve one’s assessment
strategies and attitude in the strategy
teacher feedback workplace 2.2 Developing
are contemplated 2.3 Gibbs’ Reflective reflective
2.2 Progress when Cycle/Model practice through
seeking and (Description, realization of
responding to Feelings, limitations, likes/
feedback from Evaluation, dislikes; through
teachers to assist Analysis, showing of self-
them in Conclusion, and confidence
consolidating Action plan) 2.3 Demonstrating
strengths, self-acceptance
addressing and being able
weaknesses and to accept
fulfilling their challenges
potential are
monitored
2.3 Outcomes of
personal and
academic
challenges by
reflecting on
previous problem
solving and
decision making
strategies and
feedback from
peers and teachers
are predicted
3. Boost self- 3.1 Efforts for 3.1Four components 3.1Performing
confidence continuous self- of self-regulation effective
and develop improvement are based on Self- communication
self-regulation demonstrated Regulation skills – reading,
3.2 Counter-productive Theory (SRT) writing,
tendencies at work 3.2Personality conversing skills
are eliminated development
3.3 Positive outlook in concepts 3.2 Showing
life are maintained. 3.3 Self-help affective skills –
concepts (e. g., 7 flexibility,
Habits by adaptability, etc.
Stephen Covey,
transactional 3.3Self-assessment
analysis, psycho-
spiritual concepts) for determining
one’s strengths
and
weaknesses
RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Self-management May include but not limited to:
strategies 1.1 Seeking assistance in the form of job coaching or
mentoring
1.2 Continuing dialogue to tackle workplace
grievances
1.3 Collective negotiation/bargaining for better
working conditions
1.4 Share your goals to improve with a trusted co-
worker or supervisor
1.5 Make a negativity log of every instance when you
catch yourself complaining to others
1.6 Make lists and schedules for necessary activities
2.Unpleasant situation May include but not limited to:
2.1 Job burn-out
2.2 Drug dependence
2.3 Sulking
EVIDENCE GUIDE
Competency 1.1 Express emotions appropriately
1.2 Work independently and show initiative
1.3 Consistently demonstrate self-confidence and self-
discipline
2.1. Access to workplace and resource s
2.2. Case studies
3.1. Demonstration or simulation with oral questioning
3.2. Case problems involving work improvement and
sustainability issues
3.3. Third-party report
4. Context for Assessment 4.1. Competency assessment may occur in workplace
or any appropriately simulated environment
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : CONTRIBUTE TO WORKPLACE INNOVATION
UNIT CODE : 400311214
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required
to make a pro-active and positive contribution to workplace
innovation.
PERFORMANCE
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Identify 1.1 Opportunities for 1.1 Roles of 1.1 Identifying
opportunities to improvement are individuals in opportunities to
do things better. identified suggesting and improve and to
proactively in own making do things better.
area of work. improvements. Involvement.
1.2 Information are 1.2 Positive impacts 1.2 Identifying the
gathered and and challenges in positive impacts
reviewed which innovation. and the
may be relevant to 1.3 Types of changes challenges of
ideas and which and responsibility. change and
might assist in 1.4 Seven habits of innovation.
gaining support for highly effective 1.3 Identifying
idea. people. examples of the
types of
changes that
are within and
outside own
scope of
responsibility
2. Discuss and 2.1 People who could 2.1 Roles of 2.1 Identifying
develop ideas provide input to individuals in opportunities to
with others ideas for suggesting and improve and to
improvements are making do things better.
identified. improvements. Involvement.
2.2 Ways of 2.2 Positive impacts 2.2 Identifying the
approaching people and challenges in positive impacts
to begin sharing innovation. and the
ideas are selected. 2.3 Types of changes challenges of
2.3 Meeting is set with and responsibility. change and
relevant people. 2.4 Seven habits of innovation.
2.4 Ideas for follow up highly effective 2.3 Providing
are reviewed and people. examples of the
selected based on types of
feedback. changes that
2.5 Critical inquiry are within and
method is used to outside own
discuss and scope of
develop ideas with responsibility
others. 2.4 Communicating
ideas for
change through
small group
discussions and
meetings.
3. Integrate 3.1Critical inquiry 3.1 Roles of 3.1 Identifying
ideas for method is used to individuals in opportunities to
change in the integrate different suggesting and improve and to
workplace. ideas for change of making do things better.
key people. improvements. Involvement.
3.2Summarizing, 3.2 Positive impacts 3.2 Identifying the
analyzing and and challenges in positive impacts
generalizing skills innovation. and the
are used to extract 3.3 Types of changes challenges of
salient points in the and responsibility. change and
pool of ideas. 3.4 Seven habits of innovation.
3.3Reporting skills are highly effective 3.3 Providing
likewise used to people. examples of the
communicate 3.5 Basic research types of
results. skills. changes that
3.4Current Issues and are within and
concerns on the outside own
systems, processes scope of
and procedures, as responsibility.
well as the need for 3.4 Communicating
simple innovative ideas for
practices are change through
identified. small group
discussions and
meetings.
3.5 Demonstrating
skills in analysis
and
interpretation of
data.
RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLES RANGE
1. Opportunities for May include:
improvement 1.1 Systems.
1.2 Processes.
1.3 Procedures.
1.4 Protocols.
1.5 Codes.
1.6 Practices.
2. Information May include:
2.1 Workplace communication problems.
2.2 Performance evaluation results.
2.3 Team dynamics issues and concerns.
2.4 Challenges on return of investment
2.5 New tools, processes and procedures.
2.6 New people in the organization.
3. People who could provide May include:
input 3.1 Leaders.
3.2 Managers.
3.3 Specialists.
3.4 Associates.
3.5 Researchers.
3.6 Supervisors.
3.7 Staff.
3.8 Consultants (external)
3.9 People outside the organization in the same field or
similar expertise/industry.
3.10 Clients
4. Critical inquiry method May include:
4.1 Preparation.
4.2 Discussion.
4.3 Clarification of goals.
4.4 Negotiate towards a Win-Win outcome.
4.5 Agreement.
4.6 Implementation of a course of action.
4.7 Effective verbal communication. See our pages:
Verbal Communication and Effective Speaking.
4.8 Listening.
4.9 Reducing misunderstandings is a key part of
effective negotiation.
4.10 Rapport Building.
4.11 Problem Solving.
4.12 Decision Making.
4.13 Assertiveness.
Dealing with Difficult Situations.
5. Critical inquiry method May include:
4.14 Preparation.
4.15 Discussion.
4.16 Clarification of goals.
4.17 Negotiate towards a Win-Win outcome.
4.18 Agreement.
4.19 Implementation of a course of action.
4.20 Effective verbal communication. See our pages:
Verbal Communication and Effective Speaking.
4.21 Listening.
4.22 Reducing misunderstandings is a key part of
effective negotiation.
4.23 Rapport Building.
4.24 Problem Solving.
4.25 Decision Making.
4.26 Assertiveness.
4.27 Dealing with Difficult Situations.
6. Reporting skills May include:
5.1 Data management.
5.2 Coding.
5.3 Data analysis and interpretation.
5.4 Coherent writing.
5.5 Speaking.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
Competency 1.1 Identified opportunities to do things better.
1.2 Discussed and developed ideas with others on
how to contribute to workplace innovation.
1.3 Integrated ideas for change in the workplace.
1.4 Analyzed and reported rooms for innovation and
learning in the workplace.
2.1 Pens, papers and writing implements.
2.2 Cartolina.
2.3 Manila papers.
3.1 Psychological and behavioral Interviews.
3.2 Performance Evaluation.
3.3 Life Narrative Inquiry.
3.4 Review of portfolios of evidence and third-party
workplace reports of on-the-job performance.
3.5 Sensitivity analysis.
3.6 Organizational analysis.
3.7 Standardized assessment of character strengths
and virtues applied.
4. Context for Assessment 4.1 Competency may be assessed individually in the
actual workplace or simulation environment in
TESDA accredited institutions.
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRESENT RELEVANT INFORMATION
UNIT CODE : 400311215
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit of covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to present data/information appropriately.
PERFORMANCE
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Gather data/ 1.1Evidence, facts and 1.1 Organisational 1.1 Describing
information information are protocols organisational
collected 1.2 Confidentiality protocols
1.2Evaluation, terms of 1.3 Accuracy relating to client
reference and 1.4 Business liaison
conditions are mathematics and 1.2 Protecting
reviewed to statistics confidentiality
determine whether 1.5 Data analysis 1.3 Describing
data/information techniques/proce accuracy
falls within project dures 1.4 Computing
scope 1.6 Reporting business
requirements to a mathematics
range of and statistics
audiences 1.5 Describing data
1.7 Legislation, policy analysis
and procedures techniques/
relating to the procedures
conduct of 1.6 Reporting
evaluations requirements to
1.8 Organisational a range of
values, ethics and audiences
codes of conduct 1.7 Stating
legislation,
policy and
procedures
relating to the
conduct of
evaluations
1.8 Stating
organisational
values, ethics
and codes of
conduct
2. Assess 2.1 Validity of data/ 2.1 Business 2.1 Computing
gathered data/ information is mathematics and business
information assessed statistics mathematics
2.2 Analysis techniques 2.2 Data analysis and statistics
are applied to techniques/ 2.2 Describing data
assess data/ procedures analysis
information. 2.3 Reporting techniques/
2.3 Trends and requirements to a procedures
anomalies are range of 2.3 Reporting
identified audiences requirements to
2.4 Data analysis 2.4 Legislation, policy a range of
techniques and and procedures audiences
procedures are relating to the 2.4 Stating
documented conduct of legislation,
2.5 Recommendations evaluations policy and
are made on areas 2.5 Organisational procedures
of possible values, ethics and relating to the
improvement. codes of conduct conduct of
evaluations
2.5 Stating
organisational
values, ethics
and codes of
conduct
3. Record and 3.1 Studied 3.1 Data analysis 3.1 Describing data
present data/information are techniques/ analysis
information recorded. procedures techniques/
3.2 Recommendations 3.2 Reporting procedures
are analysed for requirements to a 3.2 Reporting
action to ensure range of requirements to
they are compatible audiences a range of
with the project’s 3.3 Legislation, policy audiences
scope and terms of and procedures 3.3 Stating
reference. relating to the legislation,
3.3 Interim and final conduct of policy and
reports are evaluations procedures
analysed and 3.4 Organisational relating to the
outcomes are values, ethics and conduct of
compared to the codes of conduct evaluations
criteria established 3.4 Stating
at the outset. organisational
3.4 Findings are values, ethics
presented to and codes of
stakeholders. conduct
practices
RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLES RANGE
1. Data analysis techniques May include but not limited to:
1.1. Domain analysis
1.2. Content analysis
1.3. Comparison technique
EVIDENCE GUIDE
Competency 1.1 Determine data / information
1.2 Studied and applied gathered data/information
1.3 Recorded and studied data/information
These aspects may be best assessed using a range of
scenarios what ifs as a stimulus with a walk through
forming part of the response. These assessment
activities should include a range of problems, including
new, unusual and improbable situations that may have
happened.
2. Resource Implications Specific resources for assessment
2.1. Evidence of competent performance should be
obtained by observing an individual in an
information management role within the workplace
or operational or simulated environment.
3.1. Written Test
3.2. Interview
3.3. Portfolio
The unit will be assessed in a holistic manner as is

practical and may be integrated with the assessment of
other relevant units of competency. Assessment will
occur over a range of situations, which will include
disruptions to normal, smooth operation. Simulation may
be required to allow for timely assessment of parts of this
unit of competency. Simulation should be based on the
actual workplace and will include walk through of the
relevant competency components.
4. Context for Assessment 4.1. In all workplace, it may be appropriate to assess
this unit concurrently with relevant teamwork or
operation units.
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
UNIT CODE : 400311216
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to identify OSH compliance requirements,
prepare OSH requirements for compliance, perform
tasks in accordance with relevant OSH policies and
procedures.
PERFORMANCE
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Identify OSH 1.1 Relevant OSH 1.1. OSH preventive 1.1. Communication
compliance requirements, and control skills
requirements regulations, requirements 1.2. Interpersonal
policies and 1.2. Hierarchy of skills
procedures are Controls 1.3. Critical thinking
identified in 1.3. Hazard Prevention skills
accordance with and Control 1.4. Observation
workplace policies skills
1.4. General OSH
and procedures
principles
1.2 OSH activity non-
1.5. Work standards
conformities are
and procedures
conveyed to
1.6. Safe handling
appropriate
procedures of
personnel
tools, equipment
1.3 OSH preventive
and materials
and control
1.7. Standard
requirements are
emergency plan
identified in
and procedures in
accordance with
the workplace
OSH work policies
and procedures
2. Prepare OSH 2.1 OSH work activity 2.1 Resources 2.1 Communication
requirements material, tools and necessary to skills
for equipment execute hierarchy 2.2 Estimation skills
compliance requirements are of controls 2.3 Interpersonal
identified in 2.2 General OSH skills
accordance with principles 2.4 Critical thinking
workplace policies 2.3 Work standards skills
and procedures and procedures 2.5 Observation
2.2 Required OSH 2.4 Safe handling skills
materials, tools procedures of 2.6 Material, tool
and equipment are tools, equipment and equipment
acquired in and materials identification
accordance with 2.5 Different OSH skills
workplace policies control measures
and procedures
2.3 Required OSH
materials, tools
and equipment are
arranged/ placed
in accordance with
OSH work
standards
3. Perform tasks 3.1 Relevant OSH 3.1 OSH work 3.1 Communication
in accordance work procedures standards skills
with relevant are identified in 3.2 Industry related 3.2 Interpersonal
OSH policies accordance with work activities skills
and workplace policies 3.3 General OSH 3.3 Troubleshooting
procedures and procedures principles skills
3.2 Work Activities are 3.4 OSH Violations 3.4 Critical thinking
executed in 3.5 Non-compliance skills
accordance with work activities 3.5 Observation
OSH work skills
standards
3.3 Non-compliance
work activities
are reported to
appropriate
personnel
RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. OSH Requirements, May include:
Regulations, Policies and 1.1 Clean Air Act
Procedures 1.2 Building code
1.3 National Electrical and Fire Safety Codes
1.4 Waste management statutes and rules
1.5 Permit to Operate
1.6 Philippine Occupational Safety and Health
Standards
1.7 Department Order No. 13 (Construction Safety and
Health)
1.8 ECC regulations
2. Appropriate Personnel May include:
2.1 Manager
2.2 Safety Officer
2.3 EHS Offices
2.4 Supervisors
2.5 Team Leaders
2.6 Administrators
2.7 Stakeholders
2.8 Government Official
2.9 Key Personnel
2.10 Specialists
2.11 Himself
3. OSH Preventive and May include:
Control Requirements 3.1 Resources needed for removing hazard effectively
3.2 Resources needed for substitution or replacement
3.3 Resources needed to establishing engineering
controls
3.4 Resources needed for enforcing administrative
controls
3.5 Personal Protective equipment
4. Non OSH-Compliance May include non-compliance or observance of the
Work Activities following safety measures:
4.1 Violations that may lead to serious physical harm or
death
4.2 Fall Protection
4.3 Hazard Communication
4.4 Respiratory Protection
4.5 Power Industrial Trucks
4.6 Lockout/Tag-out
4.7 Working at heights (use of ladder, scaffolding)
4.8 Electrical Wiring Methods
4.9 Machine Guarding
4.10 Electrical General Requirements
4.11 Asbestos work requirements
4.12 Excavations work requirements
EVIDENCE GUIDE
Competency 1.1. Convey OSH work non-conformities to appropriate
personnel
1.2. Identify OSH preventive and control requirements in
accordance with OSH work policies and procedures
1.3. Identify OSH work activity material, tools and
equipment requirements in accordance with
workplace policies and procedures
1.4. Arrange/Place required OSH materials, tools and
equipment in accordance with OSH work standards
1.5. Execute work activities in accordance with OSH
work standards
1.6. Report OSH activity non-compliance work activities
to appropriate personnel
2.1 Facilities, materials tools and equipment necessary
for the activity
3.1 Observation/Demonstration with oral questioning
3.2 Third party report
4. Context for Assessment 4.1 Competency may be assessed in the work place or
in a simulated work place setting
UNIT OF EXERCISE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE SUSTAINABLE
COMPETENCY : PRACTICES IN THE WORKPLACE
UNIT CODE 400311217

:
UNIT DESCRIPTOR This unit covers knowledge, skills and attitude to identify the
: efficiency and effectiveness of resource utilization, determine
causes of inefficiency and/or ineffectiveness of resource utilization
and convey inefficient and ineffective environmental practices
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENTS Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Identify the 1.1 Required 1.1 Importance of 1.1 Recording Skills
efficiency and resource Environmental 1.2 Writing Skills
effectiveness of utilization in the Literacy 1.3 Innovation Skills
resource workplace is 1.2 Environmental
utilization measured using Work Procedures
appropriate 1.3 Waste
techniques Minimization
1.2 Data are recorded 1.4 Efficient Energy
in accordance Consumptions
with workplace
protocol
1.3 Recorded data
are compared to
determine the
efficiency and
effectiveness of
resource
utilization
according to
established
environmental
work
procedures
2. Determine causes 2.1 Potential causes 2.1 Causes of 2.1 Deductive
of inefficiency of inefficiency environmental Reasoning Skills
and/or and/or inefficiencies and 2.2 Critical thinking
ineffectiveness of ineffectiveness ineffectiveness 2.3 Problem Solving
resource are listed 2.4 Observation
utilization 2.2 Causes of Skills
inefficiency
and/or
ineffectiveness
are identified
through deductive
reasoning
2.3 Identified causes
of inefficiency
and/or
ineffectiveness
are validated thru
established
environmental
procedures
3. Convey inefficient 3.1 Efficiency and 3.1 Appropriate 3.1 Written and Oral
and ineffective effectiveness of Personnel to Communication
environmental resource address the Skills
practices utilization are environmental 3.2 Critical thinking
reported to hazards 3.3 Problem
appropriate 3.2 Environmental Solving
personnel corrective actions 3.4 Observation
3.2 Concerns related Skills
resource 3.5 Practice
utilization are Environmental
discussed with Awareness
appropriate
personnel
3.3 Feedback on
information/
concerns raised
are clarified with
appropriate
personnel
RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Environmental Work May include:
Procedures 1.1 Utilization of Energy, Water, Fuel Procedures
1.2 Waster Segregation Procedures
1.3 Waste Disposal and Reuse Procedures
1.4 Waste Collection Procedures
1.5 Usage of Hazardous Materials Procedures
1.6 Chemical Application Procedures
1.7 Labeling Procedures
2. Appropriate Personnel May include:
2.1 Manager
2.2 Safety Officer
2.3 EHS Offices
2.4 Supervisors
2.5 Team Leaders
2.6 Administrators
2.7 Stakeholders
2.8 Government Official
2.9 Key Personnel
2.10 Specialists
2.11 Himself
EVIDENCE GUIDE
Competency 1.1. Measured required resource utilization in the
workplace using appropriate techniques
1.2. Recorded data in accordance with workplace
protocol
1.3. Identified causes of inefficiency and/or
ineffectiveness through deductive reasoning
1.4. Validate the identified causes of inefficiency and/or
ineffectiveness thru established environmental
procedures
1.5. Report efficiency and effectives of resource
utilization to appropriate personnel
1.6. Clarify feedback on information/concerns raised
with appropriate personnel
2.1 Workplace
2.2 Tools, materials and equipment relevant to the
tasks
2.3 PPE
2.4 Manuals and references
3.1 Demonstration
3.2 Oral questioning
3.3 Written examination
4. Context for Assessment 4.1 Competency assessment may occur in workplace
or any appropriately simulated environment
undertaken whether individually or in-group
UNIT OF PRACTICE ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS IN THE WORKPLACE
COMPETENCY :
UNIT CODE 400311218
:
UNIT DESCRIPTOR This unit covers the outcomes required to apply entrepreneurial
: workplace best practices and implement cost-effective operations
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENTS Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
Apply entrepreneurial 1.1 Good practices 1.1 Workplace best 1.1 Communication
workplace best relating to practices, policies skills
practices workplace and criteria 1.2 Complying with
operations are 1.2 Resource quality
observed and utilization procedures
selected following 1.3 Ways in fostering
workplace policy. entrepreneurial
1.2 Quality attitudes:
procedures and 1.3.1 Patience
practices are 1.3.2 Honesty
complied with 1.3.3 Quality-
according to consciousn
workplace ess
requirements. 1.3.4 Safety-
1.3 Cost-conscious consciousn
habits in ess
resource 1.3.5 Resourceful
utilization are ness
applied based on
industry
standards.
2. Communicate 2.1Observd good 2.1 Workplace best 2.1 Communication
entrepreneurial practices relating practices, policies skills
workplace best to workplace and criteria 2.2 Complying with
practices operations are 2.2 Resource quality
communicated to utilization procedures
appropriate 2.3 Ways in fostering 2.3 Following
person. entrepreneurial workplace
2.2Observed quality attitudes: communication
procedures and 2.3.1 Patience protocol
practices are 2.3.2 Honesty
communicated to 2.3.3 Quality-
appropriate person
2.3Cost-conscious consciousn
habits in resource ess
utilization are 2.3.4 Safety-
communicated consciousn
based on industry ess
standards. 2.3.5 Resourceful
ness
3. Implement cost- 3.1 Preservation and 3.1 Optimization of 3.1 Implementing
effective optimization of workplace preservation
operations workplace resources and optimizing
resources is 3.2 5S procedures and workplace
implemented in concepts resources
accordance with 3.3 Criteria for cost- 3.2 Observing
enterprise policy effectiveness judicious use of
3.2 Judicious use of 3.4 Workplace workplace
workplace tools, productivity tools,
equipment and 3.5 Impact of equipment and
materials are entrepreneurial materials
observed mindset to 3.3 Making
according to workplace constructive
manual and work productivity contributions to
requirements. 3.6 Ways in fostering office
3.3 Constructive entrepreneurial operations
contributions to attitudes: 3.4 Sustaining
office operations 3.7 Quality- ability to work
are made consciousness within allotted
according to 3.8 Safety- time and
enterprise consciousness finances
requirements.
3.4 Ability to work
within one’s
allotted time and
finances is
sustained.
RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1.Good practices May include:
1.1 Economy in use of resources
1.2 Documentation of quality practices
2.Resources utilization May include:

2.1 Consumption/ use of consumables
2.2 Use/Maintenance of assigned equipment and
furniture
2.3 Optimum use of allotted /available time
EVIDENCE GUIDE
competency 1.1 Demonstrated ability to identify and sustain cost-
effective activities in the workplace
1.2 Demonstrated ability to practice entrepreneurial
knowledge, skills and attitudes in the workplace.
2.1 Simulated or actual workplace
2.2 Tools, materials and supplies needed to demonstrate
the required tasks
2.3 References and manuals
2.3.1 Enterprise procedures manuals
2.3.2 Company quality policy
3. Methods of Assessment Competency in this unit should be assessed
through:
3.1 Interview
3.2 Third-party report
4.Context of Assessment 4.1 Competency may be assessed in workplace or in a
simulated workplace setting
4.2 Assessment shall be observed while tasks are being
undertaken whether individually or in-group
COMMON COMPETENCY
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS ON WATER

SAFETY
UNIT CODE : SOC541203
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers knowledge, skills and attitude to be safe
in and around waters of recreation venues or places of
normal abode.
PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Implement 1.1 “Buddy system” is  Trade Theory  Communication
the practiced on or near o Understanding skills
Aquacode water. Water Safety  Ability to stay
1.2 Aqua code drills for o Definition of afloat and wave
staying afloat and Drowning o one arm calmly
waving if in trouble Types of when in trouble
with water is drowning victim in the water.
applied in o Safety  Ability to reach
accordance with consideration as out with a stick
established a Lifesaver or a rope to
standards. o Prevention of rescue a
1.3 Procedure in aquatic conscious
reaching out a stick emergencies victim.
or throwing a rope o Types of  Comprehension
is demonstrated in skills
grabbing -
accordance with  Ability to practice
Single grab
Aqua code. in-house safety
- Double grab
- Front grab procedure on
- Back grab o environmental
o The Principle of protection, good
Aquacode grooming and
- G- Go together hygiene,
- S- Stay afloat occupational
and wave safety and
- R- Reach to health
rescue  Use of
 Communications appropriate
o Oral and written clothing for
PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
communication aquatic activity
 Ability to prepare
 Mathematics and sun protection
Mensuration devices and
o Depth of water fluids for
o Distance to rehydration
Safety  Ability to prepare
o Length of Stick mobile phone
or Rope for use in any
emergency.
 Safety Practices  Proper use and
o Environmental Safe keep of
protection and wet personal
concerns wears to include
o Good grooming throw lines or
and personal ropes.
hygiene  Ability to practice
o Occupational personal values
Safety and in an aquatic
Health environment
Standards
o Use clothing
Appropriate for
aquatic activities.
o Use of sun
Protection
devices.
o Prepare fluids for
Rehydration
o Readied Mobile
Phone to Access
emergency
services
 Codes and
Regulations
o Aqua code by
the International
PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
Life Saving
 Materials, Tools &
Equipment: Uses,
Specifications and
Manuals
o Swim wear
o Eye wear
o Foot wear
o Throw
Line/Rope
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/ Time
conscious
o Environmental
and pollution
conscious
o Flexible/
adaptable
o Honest
o Socially
responsible
o Dependable
o Innovative o
Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
2. Use 2.1 Wearing of red and  Trade Theory  Proper wearing of
identifiable yellow uniform is o Getting Ready Uniform
clothing and compiled in for Aquatic  Use sun
outdoor accordance with Works protection
protective. ILS Lifesaving o Sun Safety devices such as
PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
Position Statement o ILS Medical standard hat,
– LPS 05. Position sunglasses,
2.2 Sun protection Statement MPS tents and first
devices and 02 on Sun aid bag.
topical solutions Dangers for  Comprehension
are utilized in Lifeguards skills
accordance with the o ILS Lifesaving  Proper application
ILS Medical Position of sunscreen in
Position Statement Statement: LPS skins
MPS 02. 05 on Red and  Proper use and
Yellow safe keep of
Lifeguard wet personal
Uniform wears to include
 Communications uniforms,
o Oral and written canopy or tents,
communication first aid bag,
 Mathematics and throw lines or
Mensuration ropes.
o Sunscreen  Ability to practice
Minimum in-house safety
specification: procedure on
Broad environmental
spectrum, water protection, good
resistant SPF grooming and
30+ Sunscreen hygiene,
for skin occupational
application safety and
o Standard health
workplace  Ability to practice
uniform color of personal values
Yellow (Pantone in aquatic
136-137) and environment.
Red (Pantone
186C)
o Recommended
sun protection
of Lifeguard
o Uniform at
PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
UPF50 or
50+.Lifeguard
Eyewear a
100% UV
resistant EPF10
polarized
Sunglasses
o Shade Canopy /
tent that block
out UVR to 50%
minimum.
 Safety Practices
o Environmental
protection and
concerns
o Good grooming
and personal
hygiene
o Occupational
Safety and
Health
Standards
o Use clothing
appropriate for
aquatic
activities.
o Use of sun
protection
devices
o Prepare fluids
for rehydration
o Readied mobile
phones to
access
emergency
services
 Codes and
Regulations
PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
oILS Medical
Position
Statement MPS-
02 on Sun
Dangers for
Lifeguards
o ILS Lifesaving
Position
Statement LPS-
05 on Red and
Yellow Lifeguard
Uniforms.
Equipment: Uses,
Specifications and
Maintenance
o Red and Yellow
Lifeguard
Uniform
o Swim wear
o Eye wear
o Foot wear
o Canopy / Tent
o Sunscreen
o Fluids
o Mobile Phones
o First Aid Bag for
aquatic activities
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/ Time
conscious
o Environmental
and pollution
conscious
o Flexible/
adaptable
PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
o Honest
o Socially
responsible
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
3. Interpret 3.1 Hoisting of red  Trade Theory  Proper hoisting of
standard over yellow flag o Application of Red over Yellow
water safety or other water Specific Water or other water
flags and safety flags is Safety and safety flags
signs practiced in any Beach Flags  Correct flag-pole
aquatic o Operation of anchoring
environment Water Safety o Application of
consistent with Flags specific Water
ISO 20712-1- o Standard Water Safety Flags
2008. o Safety Signs o Red Flag
3.2 Water safety o Pool Signage o Yellow Flag
signs are o Red/Yellow
o Regulatory Sign
identified in line
o Warning Signs Flag
with Aquatic and
o Information and o Black/White
Recreational
o Permissive Flag
Signage Style.
Signs o Red/White
o Tsunami Flag
Warning System o Truncated
 Communication o Orange Cone
o Oral and  Applied operation
written of water safety
communication flags and poles
 Mathematics and  Ability to
Mensuration comprehend oral
o Mounting and written
PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
position of Flags communication
o Size of Flag  Mounting position
o Proper hoisting Size of Flag
and taking down Hoisting and
of flags taking down of
o Flag-pole flags
Anchorage.  Flag-poles
o Distance Factor Material
for externally  Inspection and
illuminated maintenance of flags
safety signs and flag-poles
o Typeface for  Storage of flags
Text of Signage Comply with Pool
Signage Depth
 Safety Practices Markings
o Environmental o Caution
protection and Shallow Water
concerns Sign
o Good grooming o No Diving Sign
and personal o Beware Deep
hygiene Water Sign
o Occupational o Beware
Safety and Sudden Drop
Health Off Sign
Standards o Slippery when
 Codes and Wet Sign
Regulations o Cleaning in
o SO 20712-1- Progress Sign
2008 on Water o Poll Closed
Safety Signs and o Lane Closed
Beach Safety o Advisory
Flags Signage
o National Aquatic  Ability to practice
and Recreational inhouse safety
Signage Style by procedure on
the Water Safety environmental
Council (AWSC) protection, good
o Standards on
PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
Pool Signage grooming and
 Materials, Tools & hygiene,
Equipment: Uses, occupational
Specifications and safety and
Maintenance health
o Storage of Flags  Inspection,
o Flag-poles maintenance
Inspection and and storage of
Maintenance flags, flag-poles
o Inspection and and signage
o Maintenance of  Ability to practice
Signage personal values
 Values in an aquatic
 Self-esteem environment.
 Punctual/ Time
conscious
 Environmental
and pollution
conscious
 Flexible /
adaptable
 Honest
 Socially
responsible
 Dependable
 Innovative
 Alert
 Systematic and
organized
 Committed
 Creative
 Patient
 Determined
4. Spot dangers 4.1 Dangers brought  Trade Theory  Detection of the
of different by currents, o Dangers at presence of
aquatic crumbling banks, different aquatic crumbling banks,
environment uneven river environments uneven river
PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
beds and rivers, lakes, beds and
submerged ponds, beaches, submerged
obstacles in pools and home or obstacles in
rivers, creeks condominium rivers, creeks
and waterholes aquatic and waterholes.
are recognized environment.  Ability to identify
in accordance o Factors that vary whirlpool in the
with ILS. water flow in river, water and
4.2 Potential lake, beach and reverse currents
dangers in lakes, ocean. near the
dams and o Factors that affect riverbank, rocks
lagoons are strength of current or semi-
Identified in in river, lake, submerged
accordance with beach and ocean. obstacle.
ILS. o Stay safe  Ability to
4.3 Dangers of practices: rivers, recognize strong
water bodies in lakes, ponds, current (Swift
farms, ponds, beaches, pools Water) at river
and swimming and home or entry points of
pool are condominium lakes, dams and
detected in aquatic lagoons.
accordance with environment.  Ability to
ILS.  Communication distinguish
4.4 Potential o Oral and written presence of cold
dangers in home Communication water caused by
aquatic  Mathematics and high altitude,
environments Mensuration deep water or
are checked in o Rivers cold mountain
accordance with - Water Volume stream, avoiding
ILS. - Width and Depth sudden
of river. immersion that
- Rate of Drop In can cause
river bed distress and
- Heavy rainfall shock.
- Water release  Ability to Notice
from dams or the moderate
storage areas. size waves that
- Tidal changes - often are close
PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
Crossing river together and can
Waters be difficult to
o Lakes and Dams swim past when
- River entry points they have
- Cold Water broken.
- Waves  Ability to detect
o Farm Ponds strong currents
- Depth of water at (Swift Water)
farm dams caused by
- Cold water and irrigation pumps
strong current at and channels in
Irrigation channels ponds or farms.
due to pumps  Ability to
- Water tanks, distinguish in
troughs and fish farm ponds as
ponds not not for swimming
designed for area: The farm
swimming. dams, water
o Beach and Ocean tanks, water
- Waves troughs and
- Plunging Wave buckets.
- Spilling Wave  Ability to
- Surging Wave differentiate
- Currents plunging wave,
- Runback spilling wave and
Currents surging wave in
- Rips beach and
o Public/Home ocean.
Condo) Pools  Ability to
- Varied Water differentiate tidal
Depths current, runback
- Unfenced Home current and rips
Pools at beach and
- Slippery ocean.
Surfaces  Ability to hoist a
- Uncovered spa red flag “No
bath and buckets Swim in rip area”
filled with liquid. - when a rip
PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
Fish ponds in current is
gardens recognize.
 Safety Practices  Ability to check for
o Environmental good conditions
protection and of fences,
concerns barriers and
o Good grooming gates of public
and personal and home
hygiene (condominium)
o Occupational pools.
Safety and  Ability to safe
Health keep hazard
Standards materials and
 Codes and pool equipment
Regulations before allowing
o Stay Safe swimmers and
Guidelines for bathers in pools.
different aquatic  Ability to monitor
environments weather
 Materials, Tools & Forecasts to
Equipment: Uses, include low tide
Specifications and and high tide
Maintenance situation.
o Swimming and  Ability to avoid
Lifesaving swim in water
Handbook crossings point
 Values caused by high
o Self-esteem o tides and swift
Punctual/ Time water down pour
conscious at rivers or
o Environmental floods.
and pollution  Ability to
conscious comprehend oral
o Flexible/ and written
communication
adaptable
o Honest  Ability to practice
o Socially
inHouse safety
procedure on
responsible
PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
o Dependable environmental
o Innovative protection, good
o Alert grooming and
o Systematic and hygiene,
organized occupational
o Committed safety and health
o Creative  Ability to practice
o Patience personal values
o Determined in an aquatic
environment
5. Follow safety 5.1 Swimming  Trade Theory  Implementation of
guidelines of guidelines for o Safety Guidelines safety guidelines
different swimming pools of Different Aquatic for different
aquatic are implemented Activities - aquatic activities:
activities in accordance Swimming at o Swimming at
with ILS. Swimming Pools Swimming
5.2 Guidelines for - Swimming at Pools
swimming in Beaches o Swimming at
beaches are - Swimming in Beaches
implemented in Waves o Swimming in
accordance with - Swimming at Waves
ILS. Rivers o 5Swimming
5.3 Guidelines for - Safe Fishing at Rivers
swimming in - Safe Watercraft o Safe Fishing
waves are Recreation o Safe
implemented in - Safe Surfing Watercraft
accordance with - Safe Recreation
ILS. Recreational o Safe Surfing
5.4 Guidelines for Diving and o Safe
swimming at a Snorkeling
Recreational
river are - Conduct of Water
Diving and
implemented in Safety Education
Snorkeling
accordance with and Programs
o Conduct of
ILS.
Water Safety
5.5 Guidelines for  Communications
Education
safe fishing are o Oral and written
and
implemented in Communication Programs
accordance with
 Ability to
PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
ILS.  Mathematics and comprehend oral
5.6 Guidelines for Mensuration and written
safe watercraft o Orientate body at communication
recreation are an angle to the o Ability to swim by
implemented in current flow, facing orienting body
accordance with upstream as a at an angle to
ILS. technique to current flow,
5.7 Guidelines for survival swimming facing upstream
safe surfing are at river. for survival at
implemented in o Swim parallel with river.
accordance with the waves when  Ability to swim
ILS. caught in a rip parallel with the
5.8 Guidelines for current, returning waves to escape
safe recreational to the shore of the a rip current.
diving and beach through the  Ability to float and
snorkeling are breaking waves. wave inside a rip
implemented in o Float and wave, if current
accordance with unable to escape (simulating
ILS. from the rip. inability to escape
5.9 Guidelines for o For swimming in a rip) person
the conduct of waves, strength is  Get in and out of
water safety needed to break the water while
education and through a wave wearing a PFD.
programs in and gain as much  Utilize and
accordance with distance before the maintain PFDs
Water Safety next wave.  Practice personal
Handbook are o Appropriate PFDs / values in an
implemented. harness are worn aquatic
during beach or environment.
rock fishing.
o Environmental
protection and
concerns
o Good grooming and
personal hygiene
 Occupational Safety
PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
and Health Standards
o Choosing and
Wearing of
Appropriate PFD
 Codes and
Regulations
o Standards PFD
Classification:
Type 1 to 3.
Equipment: Uses,
Specifications and
Maintenance
o Parts and
functions of
Personal
Flotation
Devices (PFDs)
o Proper cleaning
and stowing of
PFDs
o PFDs storage
and proper
safekeeping for
easy pullout/use
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/ Time
conscious
o Environmental
and pollution
conscious
o Flexible/
adaptable
o Honest
o Socially
responsible
PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patience
o Determined
RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Aqua Code May refer to but not limited to:
1.1 GSR Aqua code: Go together, Stay afloat and wave and
Reach to rescue.
1.2 P3R concept in lifesaving practice: Prevention,
Recognition, Rescue and Recovery.
1.3 STAR Rescue Guide by RNLI: Stop, Think, Act and
Review.
1.4 RCS2 Swimming Rescue components by the USLA:
Recognize and Respond, Contact and Control, and Signal
and Save.
1.5 ILS Medical Position Statement MPS13 on Aquatic
Disasters: Prevention, Rescue, Health Management and
Debriefing.
2. Uniforms May refer to but not limited to :
2.1 Wearing visible, identifiable and international consistent
workplace uniform of Yellow (Pantone 136-137) and Red
(Pantone 186C) are encouraged to Aquatic Safety providers.
2.2 Ideally, upper body clothing (shirts, jacket, etc.) will be
yellow and lower body clothing (swimsuit, shorts, pants etc.) in
Red.
2.3 A set of Uniform should comprise of
2.3.1 Swimwear
2.3.2 Shirt (long sleeves are preferred for outdoor work to
maximize sun protection)
2.3.3 Pants (long legged pants are preferred for outdoor
work to maximize sun protection)
2.3.4 Hat (a broad brim is preferred for outdoor work to
maximize sun protection). Where peaked caps are used, there
should be an attachment at the sides and rear which provides
cover for the ears and neck.
2.3.5 Polarized sunglasses for outdoor work.
2.4 Clothing should allow protection from extreme
temperatures (lightweight in predominantly hot environments,
heavy weight in predominantly cold environments).
2.5 Uniform should provide sun protection with recommended
UPF50 or 50+.
2.6 Organizations responsible are encouraged to provide
Uniforms. Uniforms are maintained in good condition and are
worn at all times the lifesaver is on duty.
2.7 Uniforms should have words prominently displayed that
would lead the user of the aquatic venue to believe the person
wearing the uniform is a lifesaver or a lifeguard. The words
should be bold, in a contrast color and a minimum of 65mm in
height.
2.8 Cool/cold weather areas, lifesavers may need special
protective clothing such as thermal coats and wet/thermal
suits. Where appropriate these clothing should be red and
yellow.
2.9 In certain conditions, colors red and yellow are applied to
other special protective items such as “Stinger” suits to protect
against dangerous marine creatures, footwear due to extreme
hot or cold and rough ground conditions, lifejackets and
helmets
3. Sun protection May include:
devices 3 1 Spectrum, water resistant SPF 30+ Sunscreen applied
generously on all clean, dry, exposed skin 20 minutes before
going outdoor
3.2 100% UV resistant EPF 10 polarized Sunglasses with side
that does not obscure peripheral vision
3.3 Shade Canopy / tent that block out UVR to 50% minimum.
4. Flags May include:
4.1 Red and Yellow Flag hoisted at lifeguard stand indicating
Pool is supervised by Lifeguard.
4.2 Red Flag hoisted indicating No Swim instruction to guests.
5. Signs May include :
5.1 Regulatory Symbols
5.2 Warning Symbols
5.3 Information Symbols
5.4 Permissive Symbols
5.5 Regulatory, Permissible and Safety symbols
5.6 HazChem Symbols
6. Currents May include:
6.1 Factors that causes variable water flow
6.1.1 Flooding
6.1.2 Projecting Headlands
6.1.3 Islands
6.1.4 Winding River Course
6.1.5 Hazards like debris, submerged trees or rocks.
6.2 Factors that contribute to strength of current
6.2.1 Volume of water
6.2.2 Width and Depth of the River
6.2.3 Rate of drop in the river bed
6.2.4 Heavy rainfall
6.2.5 Release of Water from storage areas or dams
6.2.6 Tidal changes
7. Submerged obstacles May include:
7.1 Trees
7.2 Branches
7.3 Rocks
7.4 Discarded rubbish
8. Dangers in lakes May include:
dams and lagoons 8.1 River entry points
8.2 Cold water
8.3 Waves
9. Water bodies in farms May include:
or ponds 9.1 Farm dams
9.2 Irrigation channels
9.3 Water Troughs
9.4 Post Holes
9.5 Water Tanks
10. Dangers in beach May include:
and ocean 10.1 Waves in Open Water
10.1.1 Plunging wave
10.1.2 Spilling wave
10.1.3 Surging wave
10.2 Currents in Open Water
10.2.1 Tidal Currents
10.2.2 Runback Currents
10.2.3 Rip Currents
11. Potential dangers in May include:
swimming pool 11.1 Large crowds with young children, elderly people or
inexperienced swimmers
11.2 Slippery surfaces around edges.
11.3 Varied depths of water in the pool.
12. Home aquatic May include:
Environment 12.1 Unfenced Home Pools
12.2 Gates and Barriers left open allowing easy access to a
pool
12.3 Uncovered SPA baths
12.4 Buckets or pails filled with liquids
12.5 Fish ponds in gardens which may attract unsupervised
children
12.6 Bath Tubs filled with water or with plug left in 12.7 Toilets
with open or accessible lids
13. Guidelines for May include:
swimming at 13.1 Reading of Signs
swimming pools 13.2 Obeying lifeguards
13.3 Diving only where water is deep
13.4 Staying in shallow water when not a strong swimmer
swimming at the 14.1 Swim only at patrolled beaches and stay between
beach Red/Yellow flags.
14.2 Identify a reference point on the beach to avoid drifting
too far from swimming area.
14.3 Check with lifeguards if unsure of swimming conditions.
14.4 Make sure on sound knowledge of waves, rips and
currents if swimming on surf waters.
14.5 Leave water immediately when instructed by lifeguards
14.6 Swimming after dark means that you cannot be seen if in
difficulty.
14.7 Swim parallel to the waves if caught in a rip current.
14.8 Float and Wave, if unable to escape from the rip.
swimming in waves 15.1 Dive towards the bottom just before the wave arrives.
15.2 Hold unto the bottom with both hands
15.3 Bring down the feet and place them on the bottom.
15.4 Push off the bottom back to the surface on the seaward
side of the wave.
15.5 Swim until next wave arrives and then repeat action.
swimming at a river 16.1 Being careful not to stand on an overhanging bank
16.2 Checking the presence and strength of current before
entering the water
16.3 Spreading the body’s weight by lying flat on the surface,
if trapped in deep mud.
16.4 Float feet first in a half-sitting position, if caught by a
fastflowing river or swift water drains.
16.5 Angle (45 Degrees) into the current and swim so that you
are pushed across to the edge, if caught by a current.
17. Guidelines for safe May include:
fishing 17.1 Guidelines for Beach Fishing
17.2 Guidelines for Rock Fishing
17.3 Guidelines for Boat Fishing
17.4 Guidelines for Fishing on the bank of lake or river
watercraft recreation 18.1 Guidelines for Safe Boating
18.2 Guidelines for Power Boats and Jet Skis
18.3 Guidelines for Canoeing and Kayaking
18.4 Choosing and Using PFDs
surfing 19.1 Surfing always at patrolled beaches and designated
surfing area.
19.2 Obeying lifeguards
19.3 Never surf after consuming alcohol.
20. Guidelines for the May include:
conduct of water 21.1 Infant Aquatics
safety programs 21.2 Swim and Survive Program
21.3 Junior Lifeguard Clubs
21.4 Bronze Rescue
EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical Aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
Competency 1.1 Demonstrated knowledge on aqua code, use of proper uniform
and sun protection and the dangers of different aquatic environments
1.2 Received and acted on messages and instruction of standard
water safety signage.
1.3 Demonstrated swim competency based on swimming guidelines
at the pool, beach, river and surf.
1.4 Demonstrated water safety knowledge for fishing, water craft,
surfing, recreational diving and snorkeling.
2. Resource The following resources MUST be provided:
Implications 2.1 Recognized Uniform
2.2 Swimming Pool
2.3 Alternative aquatic locations where pools are not available.
3. Method of Competency in this unit may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1 Direct Observation
3.2 Oral interview
3.3 Written Evaluation
3.4 Third Party Report
4. Context of Competency may be assessed individually in the actual workplace or
Assessment simulation environment in TESDA accredited institutions.
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PERFORM RESUSCITATION (CPR + ILCOR + After
Care)
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers competency in resuscitation
administration to victim prior to arrival of appropriately
qualified personnel.
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are REQUIRED SKILLS
KNOWLEDGE
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Recognize 1.1 Respiratory system  Trade Theory  Discuss how
the function is discussed in o Function of oxygen is
of human accordance with the human respiratory transported to the
respiratory Handbook on system cells and how
system o Importance of carbon dioxide is
Swimming and
oxygen to the removed from the
Lifesaving.
cells of the brain, cells by respiratory
1.2 Composition of air
heart and lungs. system (in
and gas exchange conjunction with
 Communications
process in the o Oral and written circulatory
respiratory system communication system),
is discussed in  Mathematics and  Start resuscitation
accordance with the Mensuration as soon as
Handbook on o Design and possible after
Swimming and functioning of normal breathing
Lifesaving. Respiratory has stopped,
1.3 Pathway of air System whatever the
through respiratory o Volume of air cause.
system is discussed intake through the  Comprehend oral
mouth and written
the in accordance
 Safety Practices communication
with the Handbook  Perform clearing
on Swimming and o Environmental
protection and and maintaining
Lifesaving. open airway by
1.4 Mechanics of concerns
o Good grooming head tilting and
breathing during chin lifting.
and personal
inspiration and hygiene o  Practice in-house
expiration is Occupational safety procedure
demonstrated in Safety and Health on environmental
accordance with the Standards protection, good
Handbook on o Regular practice grooming and
Swimming and hygiene,
to maintain
occupational
Lifesaving. resuscitation skill
safety and health
 Codes and
 Access Handbook
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
Regulations on Resuscitation
o All Resuscitation for immediate
Guidelines reference on
consistent with human respiratory
protocols by system
Resuscitation  Monitor
Council (ARC). maintenance
 Materials, Tools system for
&Equipment: multimedia
Uses, illustrations of
Specifications and human respiratory
Maintenance system
o Illustration of Air  Practice personal
Composition values in
during classroom and in
Inspiration and an aquatic
Expiration environment
o Illustration on
Trachea and
Alveoli
functions.
o Illustration on o
exchange of
gases at
alveolus
through
bronchioles.
o Illustration on air
route to the
lungs
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution
conscious
o Flexible/ adaptable
o Honest
o Socially
responsible
o Dependable o
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
2. Determine the 2.1 Parts of the heart is  Trade Theory  Discuss how the
function of discussed in o Function of human body cells are
human accordance with circulatory system enabled to be
circulatory the Handbook on  Communications supplied with
system Swimming and o Oral and written oxygen and
Lifesaving. communication glucose by
2.2 Circulatory system  Mathematics and circulatory system
is discussed in Mensuration  Start resuscitation
accordance with o Design and as soon as
the Handbook on Functioning of possible after
Swimming and Circulatory normal breathing
Lifesaving. System has stopped,
2.3 Functions of blood o Position of the whatever the
vessels and cause.
heart with respect
components of the  Comprehend oral
to the chest and
blood in line with and written
sternum.
Swimming and communication
Lifesaving Manual  Locate CPR
on Resuscitation. o Environmental
protection and compression point.
concerns o Good  Practice in-House
grooming and safety procedure
personal hygiene on environmental
o Occupational protection, good
Safety and Health grooming and
Standards hygiene,
o Regular practice to occupational
safety and health
maintain
resuscitation skill  Access Handbook
on Resuscitation
 Codes and
for immediate
Regulations
reference on
o All Resuscitation
human circulatory
Guidelines
system.
consistent with
 Monitor
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
protocols by maintenance
Resuscitation system for
Council (RC multimedia
 Materials, Tools & illustrations of
Equipment: Uses, human circulatory
Specifications and system
Maintenance  Practice personal
o Illustration on values in
Thoracic Cage classroom and in
o Illustration of the an aquatic
Heart. environment
 Values
 Self-esteem
 Punctual/
 Time conscious
 Environmental and
pollution conscious
 Flexible/ adaptable
 Honest o Socially
responsible
 Dependable
 Innovative
 Alert
 Systematic and
organized
 Committed
 Creative
 Patient
 Determined
3. Apply 3.1 Circumstance /s  Trade Theory  Ability to detect
Resuscitation that led to o Different early the Cause of
respiratory failure circumstances of Respiratory Failure
is assessed in respiratory failure  CPR Applied
accordance with o The Signs of Life Resuscitation
the Handbook on o The Chain of Action Plan
Swimming and Survival (DRSABCD)
Lifesaving. o Resuscitation  Comprehend oral
3.2 Resuscitation Action Plan and written
Action Plan (DRSABCD) communication
(DRSABCD) is o CPR techniques  Practice in-House
performed in safety procedure
including
accordance with
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
the Handbook on modification for on environmental
Swimming and infants protection, good
Lifesaving.  Communications grooming and
o Oral and written hygiene,
communication occupational
 Mathematics and safety and health
Mensuration  Access Handbook
o Rhythm of 30 for Swimming and
Compression Is Lifesaving on
5 such cycles will Resuscitation.
be completed  Monitor
every 2 minutes. maintenance
o Two (2) breaths system for
of Rescue multimedia
Breathing illustrations on
o Depth of Resuscitation
compression for  Cleaning and
casualties, maintaining
irrespective of manikins
age, should be  Wearing
1/3 of the chest. mask/Using
 Safety Practices correctly personal
o Environmental protective
protection and equipment (PPE)
concerns  Practice personal
o Good grooming values in
and personal classroom and in
hygiene an aquatic
o Occupational environment
Safety and Health
Standards
o Regular practice
to maintain
resuscitation skill
 Codes and
Regulations
o All Resuscitation
Guidelines
consistent with
protocols by
Resuscitation
Council (RC)
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
o Handbook for
Swimming and
Lifesaving on
Resuscitation
Equipment: Uses,
Specifications and
Maintenance
o Resuscitation
Anne practice
Manikin
o Resuscitation
Mask for Mouth-
tomask rescue
breathing
o Rubber Gloves to
avoid contact with
blood and other
body fluids.
o Guidelines for
cleaning manikins
o Illustration of
Resuscitation Flow
Chart
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental
and pollution
conscious
o Flexible/
adaptable
o Honest
o Socially
responsible
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
4. Follow after 4.1 Victim is  Trade Theory  Position victim to
care maintained in o Casualty Recovery Position
procedures to recovery position Monitoring when signs of life
drowning after determining o General After Care appear
victim signs of life in Guidelines  Implement After
accordance with o Transportation of Care procedure as
ILS as specified in Victim o Use of per Handbook on
the Handbook on Oxygen Swimming and
Swimming and  Communications Lifesaving on
Lifesaving. o Oral and written Resuscitation,
4.2 General after care communication General After
procedures is  Mathematics and Care.
applied in Mensuration  Comprehend oral
accordance with o Position angle done and written
ILS as specified in for effective communication
the Handbook on recovery position  Practice in-House
Swimming and  Safety Practices safety procedure
Lifesaving. o Environmental on environmental
4.3 Transport of victim protection and protection, good
to hospital by concerns grooming and
ambulance or any o Good grooming and hygiene,
other vehicle is personal hygiene occupational
initiated and use of o Occupational Safety safety and health
oxygen to victim by and Health  Access Handbook
qualified lifeguards Standards for Swimming and
is assisted in o Regular practice to Lifesaving on
accordance with Resuscitation.
maintain
ILS as specified in  Monitor
resuscitation skills
the Handbook on maintenance
 Codes and
Swimming and system for
Regulations
Lifesaving. multimedia
o Guidelines for
General After Care illustrations on
as per Handbook Resuscitation
on Swimming and  Cleaning and
Lifesaving o maintaining
Guidelines for manikins
Recovery Position  Wearing
as per Handbook mask/Using
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
on Swimming and correctly personal
Lifesaving. protective
 Materials, Tools & equipment (PPE)
Equipment: Uses,  Practice personal
Specifications and values in
Maintenance classroom and in
o Illustration on the an aquatic
conduct of recovery environment.
position to victim
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Socially responsible
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Respiratory System Explanation may include but are not limited to:
1.1. Location at thoracic cavity and protection by breastbone,
spine, and ribs
1.2. Parts of respiratory system - pharynx, trachea, lungs,
bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, diaphragm
1.3. Gas exchange process with the Alveoli and Trachea
1.4. Pathway of air to lungs
1.5. Mechanics of breathing is discussed
1.5.1 During breathing in (inspiration).
1.5.2 During breathing out (expiration)
2. Heart May include but not be limited to:
2.1. The Heart as a strong muscular pump.
2.2. Function of the Heart at Thoracic Cage.
2.3. Pathway of Blood through the Heart .
2.4. The Blood and blood vessels
3. Blood vessels May include but not limited to:
3.1 Arteries
3.2 Veins
3.3 Capillaries
4. Blood May include but not limited to:
4.1 Red Cells
4.2 White Cells
4.3 Platelets
5. Respiratory Failures May not limited to:
5.1 Drowning
5.2 Sudden cardiac arrest
5.3 Stroke 5.4 Electric shock
5.5 Head injury
5.6 Drug overdose
5.7 Epilepsy
5.8 Choking
6. Resuscitation Action Plan May include but not limited to:
(DRSABCD) 6.1 Dangers (D) and hazards to the rescuer, bystanders and
the casualty are checked.
6.2 Responses (R) and the level of consciousness of the
casualty are checked using the 'COWS' method
6.3 Sent (S) for help by asking bystanders to call emergency
117 or 112 for Ambulance.
6.4 Airway (A)is cleared and maintained.
6.5 Breathing (B) is checked. Two (2) initial rescue breaths is
given if victim is not breathing,
6.6 Circulation (C), if still no signs of life, CPR is commenced
by giving Thirty (30) Compressions at center chest between
two (2) nipples as compression point..
6.7 Defibrillation (D), install Defibrillator as soon as available
7. Recovery position May include but not limited to:
7.1 Extending the casualty's far arm at right angles to the body
7.2 Lifting the near leg
7.3 Rolling the body onto the side while supporting the near
hip and shoulder.
7.4 Flexing the top hip and knee to about 90 degree.
7.5 Placing the top forearm over the bottom elbow.
7.6 Tilting the head back and supporting the jaw, with the face
turned slightly towards the ground.
8. General After Care May include but not limited to:
8.1 If incident occurs outdoors, the casualty would need
protection from the weather.
8.2 No food or drink should be given to the casualty.
8.3 Keep casualty warm with blankets or other coverings, if
necessary.
8.4 Recommence Rescue Breathing if signs of life disappear.
8.5 Provide Oxygen, if available.
9. Use of oxygen May include but not limited to:
9.1 Assisting with the preparation of Oxygen Apparatus for use
by qualified lifeguard.
9.2 Handling of Oxygen Apparatus near the victim and
readyfor installation by qualified lifeguard.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
Competency Practiced the basic procedures of 5S
2. Resource implications The following resources MUST be provided:
Facilities, materials, tools and equipment necessary for the
activity
3. Method of assessment Competency in this unit may be assessed through:
3.2 Interview
3.3 Demonstration with questioning
4. Context of Assessment Competency may be assessed in the work place or in a
simulated work place setting.
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PROVIDE EMERGENCY CARE (FIRST AID)
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the competency required to provide basic
lifesaving to victim prior to arrival of appropriately
qualified personnel.
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Assess aquatic 1.1 Signs and  Trade Theory  Ability to assess
emergency symptoms of o Aquatic emergency emergency
situation aquatic injury are situation with
assessment
detected in
applicable to land- sense of
accordance with
ILS as specified in based emergencies urgency
the Handbook on such as heart attack  Applied Triage
Swimming and and vehicle in situation
Lifesaving. accidents where there are
1.2 Available first aid  Communications two (2) or more
kits is used in casualties in an
o Oral and written
accordance with
communication emergency.
ILS as specified in
the Handbook on  Mathematics and  Use available
Swimming and Mensuration first aid kit or
Lifesaving. o Gather data for bag.
1.3 Triage procedure  Comprehend
evaluation of injury
on emergency oral and written
having multiple trends o Order of
communication
casualties is treatment and
 Practice in-
implemented in evacuation at triage
accordance with House safety
ILS as specified in procedure on
o Environmental
the Handbook on environmental
protection and
Swimming and protection, good
Lifesaving. concerns
grooming and
o Good grooming and
hygiene,
personal hygiene
occupational
o Occupational
safety and
Safety and Health health
Standards  Access
 Codes and Handbook for
Regulations Swimming and
o Emergency Care
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
Procedures Lifesaving on
consistent with Emergency
Lifesaving and Care.
Swimming  Monitor
Handbook on maintenance
Emergency Care. system for
multimedia
 Materials, Tools & illustrations on
Equipment: Uses, Emergency
Specifications and Care
Maintenance  Clean and
o First aid kit or bag Maintain first
o First aid record aid kit or bag,
Compilation first aid log and
o Emergency Hygiene emergency
Pack: wash soap, hygiene packs.
disposable gloves,  Practice
household bleach personal values
and trash disposal in classroom
plastic bag. and in an
 Values aquatic
o Self-esteem environment
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest o Socially
responsible
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
o Patient
o Determined
2. Apply first aid 2.1 Illness is managed  Trade Theory  Applied specific
and hygiene in o Basic aid rescue, first aid to injury
emergency care and  Hygiene practice
situation is
management) in in emergency
maintained in
accordance with aquatic emergencies situation
ILS as specified in  Communications  Call ambulance
the Handbook on o Oral and written emergency
Swimming and communication service
Lifesaving  Mathematics and  Assist lifting and
2.2 Emergency Mensuration
services is called carrying of victim
o Analysis of data for transport to
carrying of patient/
lifting of patient for provided on injury hospital
transport to o Sorting and  Comprehend
hospital is assisted allocating aid to oral and written
in accordance with provide order at communication
ILS as specified in triage situation
the Handbook on  Access
 Safety Practices Handbook for
Swimming and
Lifesaving. o Environmental Swimming and
protection and Lifesaving on
concerns Emergency
o Good grooming and Care.
personal hygiene  Monitor
o Occupational maintenance
Safety and Health system for
Standards multimedia
 Codes and illustrations on
Regulations Emergency Care
o GSPO Section 3-  Practice in-
F8 on First Aid house safety
Forms procedure on
o GSPO Section 3 – environmental
FA4 on First Aid protection, good
Kits. grooming and
o GSPO Section 3- hygiene,
F7 on Personal occupational
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
Protective safety and health
Equipment and  Dispose properly
Safety. hygiene packs
 Materials, Tools & used in
Equipment: Uses, emergency and
Specifications and clean treatment
Maintenance area
o First aid kit or bag  Clean and
o Emergency Hygiene Maintain First aid
Pack: wash soap, kit or bag, first
disposable gloves, aid log, spine
household bleach board and
and trash disposal folding stretcher.
plastic bag  Practice
o First aid record personal values
Compilation in classroom and
o Spine Board with in an aquatic
head immobilizer environment
o Folding Stretcher
with roller
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
o Patient
o Determined
3. Communicate 3.1 First Aid records or  Trade Theory  Fill out Incident /
details of the logs of injury or o Use of Incident First Aid Report
incident incident is Report Form o Fill- Form
documented in
out forms for First  Turn-over a copy
accordance with
ILS as specified in Aid or Incident of Incident/First
the Handbook on Recording Aid Report to
Swimming and  Communications responding
Lifesaving. o Oral and written emergency
3.2 Data on injury or communication service.
incident is  Mathematics and  Comprehend
submitted to
Mensuration oral and written
emergency or
medical service o Provide relevant communication
providers in data on injury or  Practice in-
accordance with incident for medical House safety
ILS as specified in service use and procedure on
the Handbook on future reference. environmental
Swimming and
 Safety Practices protection, good
Lifesaving.
o Environmental grooming and
protection and hygiene,
concerns occupational
o Good grooming and safety and health
personal hygiene  Access
o Occupational Safety Handbook for
and Health Lifeguarding on
Standards Risk
 Codes and Management.
Regulations  Monitor
o Emergency Log maintenance
Procedure is system for
consistent with multimedia
Lifesaving and illustrations on
Swimming Emergency Care
Handbook on  Maintain
Emergency Care Incident/first aid
 Materials, Tools Report
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
& Equipment: Compilation
Uses,  Practice
Specifications personal values
and Maintenance in classroom and
o First aid kit or bag in an aquatic
o First aid record environment
compilation
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Signs and symptoms for May include but are not limited to:
aquatic injury 1.1 Asthma
1.2 Bites and Stings.
1.3 Bleeding
1.4 Burns.
1.5 Chest Injuries.
1.6 Choking.
1.7 Cold Injury.
1.8 Diabetes.
1.9 Drowning and Near-drowning.
1.10 Ear Problem.
1.11 Environmental Exposure.
1.12 Facial Injuries.
1.13 Fainting.
1.14 Foreign bodies in the eye, ear and nose.
1.15 Fractures.
1.16 Head Injury.
1.17 Heat illness.
1.18 Hyperthermia.
1.19 Muscle Injuries.
1.20 Poisoning.
1.21 Seizures and Convulsions.
1.22 Shock.
1.23 Spinal Injuries.
1.24 Stroke
2. First Aid Kits May include :
2.1 Making First aid Kits available at Home and Cars
2.2 Install First aid Kits in proper location where employees in
a work place can access easily.
2.3 First aid Kits must be regularly checked and maintained.
3. Triage May include:
3.1 Sorting and allocating of aid on the basis of need for a
likely benefit from medical treatment
3.2 Classifying casualties according to injury category:
3.2.1 Trivial Injuries
3.2.2 Injuries that require medical treatment but not
hospitalization
3.2.3 Urgent Medical Aid and hospitalization
3.2.4 Clinically dead or likely to die before arrival to
hospital
3.3 Observance of the order of treatment and evacuation
3.3.1 In most situations
3.3.2 In mass emergencies
4. Hygiene May include:
4.1 The use of the cleanest equipment available.
4.2 Washing of hands with water and soap..
4.3 Wearing of disposable gloves
4.4 Use of pre-packed disposable sterile equipment, dressing
and bandages.
4.5 Careful disposal of all items contaminated by blood after
giving treatment.
4.6 Clean or sanitize areas used in emergency treatment
4.7 Careful disposal of gloves used and thoroughly washed
hands with water and soap.
5. Records or Logos May include:
5.1 Protection of the Casualties
5.2 Protection of the First aider
5.3 Indications of Patterns and provide data for evaluation on
injury trends.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
Competency 1.1 Practiced the basic procedures of Aquatic Emergency
Care
2.1 Facilities, materials, tools and equipment necessary for
the activity
3. Method of Assessment Competency in this unit may be assessed through:
3.2 Interview
4. Context of Assessment Competency may be assessed in the work place or in a
simulated work place setting.
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PROVIDE EMERGENCY CARE (FIRST AID)
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the competency required to provide basic
lifesaving to victim prior to arrival of appropriately
qualified
personnel.
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Assess aquatic 1.1. Signs and  Trade Theory Ability to assess
emergency symptoms of aquatic o Aquatic emergency situation
situation injury are detected in emergency with sense of urgency
accordance with ILS as assessment  Applied Triage in
specified in the applicable to situation where there
Handbook on land-based are two (2) or more
Swimming and emergencies casualties in an
Lifesaving. such as heart emergency.
1.2. Available first aid attack and vehicle  Use available first aid
kits is used in accidents
kit or bag.
accordance with ILS as  Communications
o Oral and written  Comprehend oral and
specified in the written
communication
Handbook on communication
 Mathematics and
Swimming and  Practice in-House
Mensuration
Lifesaving. safety procedure on
o Gather data for
1.3. Triage procedure environmental
evaluation of
on emergency having injury trends protection, good
multiple casualties is o Order of grooming and
implemented in treatment and hygiene, occupational
accordance with ILS as evacuation at safety and health
specified in the triage  Access Handbook for
Handbook on  Safety Practices Swimming and
Swimming and o Environmental Lifesaving on
Lifesaving. protection and Emergency Care.
concerns  Monitor maintenance
o Good grooming system for multimedia
and personal illustrations on
hygiene Emergency Care
o Occupational  Clean and Maintain
Safety and Health
first aid kit or bag,
Standards
first aid log and
 Codes and emergency hygiene
Regulations
o Emergency Care
Procedures
consistent with
Lifesaving and
Swimming
Handbook on
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
Emergency Care. packs.
Materials, Tools &  Practice personal
Equipment: Uses, values in classroom
Specifications and and in an aquatic
Maintenance environment
o First aid kit or bag
o First aid record
Compilation
o Emergency
Hygiene Pack:
wash soap,
disposable
gloves, household
bleach and trash
disposal plastic
bag.
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental
and pollution
conscious
o Flexible/
adaptable
o Honest
o Socially
responsible
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
2. Apply first aid 2.1 Illness is managed  Trade Theory  Applied specific first
and hygiene in o Basic aid rescue, aid to injury
emergency situation is care and  Hygiene practice in
maintained in management) in emergency situation
accordance with ILS aquatic
as specified in the  Call ambulance
emergencies
Handbook on emergency service
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
Swimming and  Communications  Assist lifting and
Lifesaving. o Oral and written carrying of victim
2.2 Emergency services is communication for transport to
called carrying of  Mathematics and hospital.
patient/ lifting of  Comprehend
Mensuration
patient for transport to
o Analysis of data oral and written
hospital is assisted in
provided on injury communication
accordance with ILS
o Sorting and  Access Handbook for
as specified in the
allocating aid to Swimming and
Handbook on
provide order at Lifesaving on
Swimming and
triage situation Emergency Care.
 Safety Practices  Monitor maintenance
o Environmental system for multimedia
protection and illustrations on
concerns Emergency Care
o Good grooming  Practice in-house
and personal
safety procedure on
hygiene
environmental
o Occupational
protection, good
Safety and Health
grooming and
Standards
hygiene, occupational
 Codes and safety and health
Regulations  Dispose properly
o GSPO Section 3-
hygiene packs used
F8 on First Aid
in emergency and
Forms
clean treatment area
o GSPO Section 3
– FA4 on First Aid  Clean and Maintain
Kits. First aid kit or bag,
o GSPO Section 3- first aid log, spine
F7 on Personal board and folding
Protective stretcher.
Equipment and  Practice personal
Safety. values in classroom
 Materials, Tools & and in an aquatic
Equipment: Uses, environment
Specifications and
Maintenance
o First aid kit or bag
o Emergency
Hygiene Pack:
wash soap,
disposable
gloves, household
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
bleach and trash
disposal plastic
bag
o First aid record
Compilation
o Spine Board with
head immobilizer
o Folding Stretcher
with roller
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental
and pollution
conscious
o Flexible/
adaptable
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
3. Communicate 3.1 First Aid records or  Trade Theory  Fill out Incident /
details of the logs of injury or o Use of Incident First
incident incident is Report Form Aid Report
documented in o Fill-out forms for Form
accordance with First Aid or  Turn-over a copy of
ILS as specified in Incident Incident/First Aid
the Handbook on Recording Report to responding
Swimming and  Communications emergency service.
Lifesaving.
3.2 Data on injury or
communication written
incident is
submitted to  Mathematics and communication
emergency or Mensuration  Practice in-House
medical service o Provide relevant safety procedure on
providers in data on injury or environmental
accordance with ILS incident for protection, good
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
as specified in the medical service grooming and
Handbook on use and future hygiene, occupational
Swimming and reference. safety and health
Lifesaving.  Safety Practices  Access Handbook for
o Environmental Lifeguarding on Risk
protection and Management.
concerns  Monitor maintenance
o Good grooming system for multimedia
and personal illustrations on
hygiene Emergency Care
o Occupational  Maintain
Safety and Health
Incident/first
Standards
aid Report
 Codes and Compilation
Regulations  Practice personal
o Emergency Log
values in classroom
Procedure is
and in an aquatic
consistent with
environment
Lifesaving and
Swimming
Handbook on
Emergency Care
Equipment: Uses,
Specifications and
Maintenance
o First aid kit or
bag
o First aid record
Compilation
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental
and pollution
conscious
o Flexible/
adaptable
o Honest
o Socially
responsible
o Dependable
o Innovative
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Signs and symptoms for May include but are not limited to:
aquatic injury 1.1 Asthma
1.2 Bites and Stings.
1.3 Bleeding
1.4 Burns.
1.5 Chest Injuries.
1.6 Choking.
1.7 Cold Injury.
1.8 Diabetes.
1.9 Drowning and Near-drowning.
1.10 Ear Problem.
1.11 Environmental Exposure.
1.12 Facial Injuries.
1.13 Fainting.
1.14 Foreign bodies in the eye, ear and nose.
1.15 Fractures.
1.16 Head Injury.
1.17 Heat illness.
1.18 Hyperthermia.
1.19 Muscle Injuries.
1.20 Poisoning.
1.21 Seizures and Convulsions.
1.22 Shock.
1.23 Spinal Injuries.
1.24 Stroke
2. First Aid Kits May include :
2.1 Making First aid Kits available at Home and Cars
2.2 Install First aid Kits in proper location where employees in a
work place can access easily.
2.3 First aid Kits must be regularly checked and maintained.
3. Triage May include:
3.1 Sorting and allocating of aid on the basis of need for a likely
benefit from medical treatment
3.2 Classifying casualties according to injury category:
3.2.1 Trivial Injuries
3.2.2 Injuries that require medical treatment but not
hospitalization
3.2.3 Urgent Medical Aid and hospitalization
3.2.4 Clinically dead or likely to die before arrival to hospital
3.3 Observance of the order of treatment and evacuation
3.3.1 In most situations
3.3.2 In mass emergencies
4. Hygiene May include:
4.1 The use of the cleanest equipment available.
4.2 Washing of hands with water and soap..
4.3 Wearing of disposable gloves
4.4 Use of pre-packed disposable sterile equipment, dressing
and bandages.
4.5 Careful disposal of all items contaminated by blood after
giving treatment.
4.6 Clean or sanitize areas used in emergency treatment
4.7 Careful disposal of gloves used and thoroughly washed
hands with water and soap.
5. Records or Logs May include:
5.1 Protection of the Casualties
5.2 Protection of the First aider
5.3 Indications of Patterns and provide data for evaluation on
injury trends.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
Competency 1.1. Practiced the basic procedures of Aquatic Emergency Care
2.1 Facilities, materials, tools and equipment necessary for the
activity
3.2 Interview
4. Context of Competency may be assessed in the work place or in a simulated
Assessment work place setting.
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PERFORM LIFEGUARDING HAND AND WHISTLE

SIGNALS
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers knowledge and inter-communication
skills
required for hand signals and whistles.
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Specify hand and 1.1 Whistle signaling is  Trade Theory  Execute hand signals
whistle signals interpreted in o Importance of for inter-lifeguard
for inter-lifeguard accordance with ILS Hand and Whistle communication
communication as specified in the Signals In any o Message Received
Handbook on aquatic o Cover my Area
Swimming and environment o Assistance
Lifesaving. o ILS Lifesaving Required
1.2 Hand signaling is Position Statement o Rotate
coded and decoded LPS-12 on o Come Together
in accordance with International o First Aid
ILS as specified in Lifeguard Hand o Major Emergency
the Handbook on Signals o Take a Break
Swimming and o Wikipedia 2012: o Not Breathing
Lifesaving. Lifeguard Whistle o Suspected Spinal
Signals  Blow standard
 Communications whistle
o Oral and written signals
Communication o One short
o Hand Signaling whistle blast to
o Whistle Signaling signal attention or
 Mathematics and alert other
Mensuration lifeguards
o Observed distance o Three long blasts
between to signal a major
transmitter and emergency
receiver  Comprehend oral and
o Large background written communication
noise volume at  Access Handbook for
the pool making Lifeguarding on
verbal Emergency Response,
communication Visual and Audible
difficult and in Signals.
effect making hand  Clean and maintain
and whistle signals
Lifeguard Blast
useful.
whistle.
 Safety Practices  Practice in-House
o Environmental
safety procedure on
protection and
Environmental
concerns
protection, good
o Good grooming
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
and personal grooming and
hygiene hygiene, occupational
o Occupational safety and health
Safety and Health  Practice personal
Standards values in classroom
 Codes and and in an aquatic
Regulations environment
o ILS Lifesaving packs.
Position Statement  Practice personal
LPS-12 on values in classroom
International and in an aquatic
Lifeguard Hand environment
Signals
o Wikipedia 2012:
Lifeguard Whistle
Signals
o Lifeguarding
Manual 4th
Edition on
Emergency
Response, Visual
and Audible
Signals
Equipment: Uses,
Specifications and
Maintenance
o Recommended
Blast Whistle for
Lifeguard
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Flexible/adaptable
o Honest
o Socially
responsible
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
2. Demonstrate 2.1 Positioned at short  Trade Theory  Ability to transmit
whistle and distance and as a o Communication specified hand and
hand signals transmitter whistle among Lifeguards whistle signals for
as transmitter and hand signaling in an emergency Lifeguard
and receiver is initiated in o Lifeguarding Intercommunication
accordance with ILS Manual 4th  Concisely received
as specified in the Edition on Visual and clarified
Handbook on and Audible messages
Swimming and Lifeguard
Lifesaving.  Actions carried
Communication
2.2 A specific whistle and accurately as
 Communications signaled.
hand signal
instructions is
Communication
demonstrated to a written communication
o Hand Signaling
receiving lifeguard in
o Whistle Signaling  Access Handbook for
accordance with ILS Lifeguarding on
as specified in the  Mathematics and Emergency Response,
Handbook on Mensuration
Visual and Audible
Swimming and o Observed distance
Signals
Lifesaving. between
transmitter and  Clean and maintain
2.3 Instructions are Blast whistle.
acknowledged and receiver
responded by o Large background  Practice in-House
receiver in noise volume at safety procedure on
accordance with ILS the pool making environmental
as specified in the verbal protection, good
Handbook on communication not grooming and
Swimming and audible and in hygiene, occupational
Lifesaving. effect making hand safety and health
2.4 Actions carried by and whistle signals  Practice personal
receiver are observed useful values in classroom
to check correctness  Safety Practices and in an aquatic
of message and o Environmental environment
action delivery for a protection and
successful concerns
communication. o Good grooming
and personal
hygiene
o Occupational
Safety and Health
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
Standards
 Codes and
Regulations
o Lifeguarding
Manual (4th
Edition or later) on
Visual and Audible
Lifeguard
Communication
 Materials, Tools
&Equipment: Uses,
Specifications and
Maintenance
o Recommended
Blast Whistle for
Lifeguards
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Socially
responsible
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Whistle Not limited to calling:
1.1 One short whistle blast to gain attention of guests.
1.2 Two short whistle blasts to signal attention or alert other
lifeguards
1.3 Three long blasts to signal a major emergency or all
lifeguards to report and assist with the rescue.
1.4 One long blow to signal clearing of pool by swimmers.
2. Hand Signal Not limited to signal:
2.1 Assistance Required
2.2 Submerged Patient Missing
2.3 All Clear / Okay
2.4 Pick up Patient
2.5 Proceed Away from Pool / Shore
2.6 Proceed Towards Pool / Shore
2.7 Proceed Left or Right
2.8 Message Received
2.9 Rotate
2.10 Come Together
2.11 First Aid
2.12 Major Emergency
2.13 Take a break
2.14 Not Breathing
2.15 Suspected Spinal Injury
EVIDENCE GUIDE
Competency 1.1 Demonstrate hand and whistle signals as transmitter and
receiver
1.2 Acknowledge messages and act on with accuracy.
Facilities, materials, tools and equipment necessary for the
activity
3.2 Interview
4. Context of 4.1 Competency assessment may occur in workplace or any
Assessment appropriately simulated environment
undertaken by a transmitter and a receiver.
CORE COMPETENCIES
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : SCUBA DIVING

UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills, and attitudes
required to obtain, interpret, and convey information in
response to workplace requirements.
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are KNOWLEDGE AND REQUIRED SKILL
elaborated in the ATTITUDE
Range Statement
1. Demonstrate 1.1 Water entry  Trade Theory  Execute accidental
safe water entry procedures is o Water Safety fall in entry when
and exit demonstrated in o Safe Water unexpectedly
accordance with Entries falling into water in
International Life Saving o Safe Water Exits an uncontrolled
as specified in  Communication manner
Handbook on Swimming o Oral and written  Perform a deep
and Lifesaving water and shallow
communication
1.2 Water exit water exits
o Hand Signaling
procedures is  Ability to
o Whistle Signaling
demonstrated per comprehend oral
Handbook on Swimming  Mathematics and and written
and Lifesaving Mensuration
communication
o Depths of water
 Interpret hand and
o State of the
whistle
water bottom
communication
o Distance from
 Detect depth and
Safety position
state of water
 Safety Practices bottom
o Environmental
 Determine
protection and distance from
concerns safety position
o Good grooming
 Follow in-house
and personal safety procedures
hygiene on environmental
o Occupational protection, good
Safety and Health grooming and
Standards hygiene,
 Materials, Tools and occupational
Equipment: Uses, safety and health.
specifications and  Care and maintain
Maintenance personal flotation
o Parts and functions devices (PFDs)
of Personal  Access Standards
Flotation PFD Classification:
Devices(PFDs) Type 1 to 3
o Proper cleaning  Practice personal
and stowing of values in an
PFDs. aquatic
o PFDs storage and environment
proper safekeeping
for easy pullout /
use
 Codes and
Regulations
o Standards PFD
Classification:
Type 1 to 3.
o ILS Lifesaving
Position
Statement on
Basic Aquatic
Survival Skills
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental
and pollution
conscious
o Flexible/
adaptable
o Honest
o Socially
responsible
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
2. Conduct floating 2.1 Safe water entry is  Trade Theory  Ability to enter
and water performed in o Water Safety water safely
treading accordance with o Sculling  Practice sculling
standards on Swimming in shallow and
o Propulsion from
and Lifesaving chestdeep waters
2.2 Water treading is Sculling  Perform survival
demonstrated in o Travelling in water sculling as a
accordance with o Treading water method to stay
International standards afloat at same
o Body Orientation
on Swimming and Life position in water.
Saving  Communication
 Execute sculling
2.3 Floating in water is o Oral and written for forward and
demonstrated in communication backward
accordance with o Hand Signaling movement in
International standards o Whistle Signaling water.
on Swimming and Life  Mathematics and  Perform head first
Saving Mensuration and feet first
o Depths of water sculling.
o State of the water  Demonstrate
eggbeater kick for
bottom
water treading
o Distance from
 Perform front and
pool safety edge back float to
o Angle Orientation develop body
Estimates orientation.
o Phase /Clock  Execute
Reading horizontal and
 Safety Practices vertical body
o Environmental rotation to
protection and establish balance
and control in the
concerns.
water.
o Good grooming
 Ability to
and personal comprehend oral
hygiene and written
o Occupational communication
Safety and Health  Interpret hand
Standards and whistle
 Materials, Tools communication
and Equipment:  Detect depth and
Uses, state of water
Specifications and bottom
Maintenance  Determine
o Parts and distance from
safety position
functions of
 Ability to
Personal Flotation determine exact
Devices (PFDs) angle of body
o Proper cleaning  orientation
and stowing of  Ability to use and
PFDs. read phase /clock
 Codes and timing.
Regulations  Follow in-house
o Standards PFD safety procedures
Classification: on environmental
Type 1 to 3. O ILS protection, good
Position grooming and
hygiene,
Statement LPS
occupational
15on Basic safety and health.
Aquatic Survival  Operate, maintain
Skills and read out at
 Values phase clock.
o Self-esteem  Putting on a PFD
o Punctual/ on land or in
o Time conscious water
o Environmental  Sharing a PFD as
and pollution a flotation support
conscious  Getting in and out
of the water while
o Flexible/
wearing a PFD.
adaptable  Access Standard
o Honest Classification:
o Socially Type 1 to 3
responsible  Practice personal
o Dependable values in an
o Innovative aquatic
- Alert environment
- Systematic and
organized
- Committed
- Creative
- Patient
- Determined
3. Demonstrate 3.1 400 meters swim in  Trade Theory  Capability to swim

survival less than 10 minutes o Swimming and either free style,
swimming in a without fins is Lifesaving strokes backstroke,
pool demonstrated in o Underwater breaststroke,
environment accordance with swimming sidestroke or
International standards on o Survival Strategies survival
Swimming and Life Saving and Techniques backstroke
3.2 Safe water exit is  Communication  Ability to
performed in accordance o Oral and written comprehend oral
communication and written
with International
o Hand Signaling communication
standards on Swimming
o Whistle Signaling  Interpret hand
and Lifesaving
and whistle
 Mathematics and
communication
Mensuration
 Follow in-house
o Depths of water safety procedures
o State of the water on environmental
bottom protection, good
o Distance from pool grooming and
safety edge hygiene,
o Angle Orientation occupational
Estimates safety and health.
o Period in 400 meters  Operate and
distance swim. maintain
 Materials, Tools and multimedia
Equipment: Uses, presentation
Specifications and materials and
Maintenance equipment
o Parts and  Access Standards
functions of PFD
Personal Classification:
Flotation Devices type 1 to 3
(PFDs)  Practice personal
o Multimedia values in an
illustrations for aquatic
survival environment
swimming
 Codes and Regulations
o Standards PFD
Classification:
Type 1 to 3.
o ILS LPS 15 –
Basic Aquatic
Survival Skills
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental
and pollution
conscious
o Flexible/
adaptable
o Honest
o Socially
responsible
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
4. Demonstrate 4.1. Selected surface  Trade Theory  Applied skills in
ability to swim dives are demonstrated o Underwater swimming using various
underwater per Swimming and techniques surface dives
Lifesaving Handbook o Safety issues for different
4.2. Submerged objects associated with aquatic
are recovered in underwater swimming
accordance with
environment.
o Application of various
International standards  Ability to
Surface Dives
on Swimming and Life o Techniques for perform
Saving Removal of Clothing individual
4.3. Swimming while immersed. search
underwater with clothes O Escape Technique for procedure at
and shoes on is underwater entrapment shallow water
practiced and removed  Communication  Perform water
them while immersed o Oral and written treading and
4.4. Simulated escape o communication underwater
from swimming o Hand Signaling skills
underwater entrapment o Whistle Signaling
is performed in
simultaneous
 Mathematics and with the
accordance with Mensuration
International standards removal of
o Depths of water
on Swimming and Life o State of the water clothing and
Saving bottom foot wears.
o Distance from pool  Ability to
safety edge remain calm
o Angle Orientation and make
estimates escape plan
o Execution period of from
underwater skills entrapment.
exercises.  Comprehend
 Safety Practices oral and written
o Environmental
communication
protection and concerns
 Interpret hand
o Good grooming and
personal hygiene and whistle
o Occupational Safety communication
and Health Standards  Apply
 Materials, Tools and mensuration to
Equipment: Uses, efficiently
Specifications and perform aquatic
Maintenance tasks.
o Blast whistle  Follow in-
Multimedia illustrations house safety
for underwater skills procedures on
performance. environmental
O Personal Flotation protection,
Devices (PFDs) good grooming
 Codes and and hygiene,
Regulations
occupational
o Guidelines for Safe
Pool Operation (GSPO)
safety and
o Swimming and health Program
Lifesaving Handbook  Operate and
Swim and Survive maintain
Program multimedia
 Values presentation
o Self-esteem materials and
o Punctual/ equipment
o Time conscious  Access
o Environmental and Guidelines for
pollution conscious Safe Pool
Operation
o Honest
o Socially responsible o (GSPO) and
Dependable Handbook on
o Innovative Swim and
o Alert Survive
o Systematic and  Practice
organized personal values
o Committed in an aquatic
o Creative environment
o Patient
o Determined
RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLES RANGE
1. Water Entry May include:
1.1 Step in entry
1.2 Slide in entry
1.3 Compact jump
1.4 Dive entry
1.5 Stride entry
2. Water Exit May include:
2.1 Pool Ladder Exit
2.2 Shallow pool steps
2.3 Deep Water Exit.
3. Water Treading May include:

3.1 Arms only as in Positioned Hands for Survival Sculling
3.2 Legs only either Eggbeater Kick, breaststroke leg action,
scissors kick or a cycling action.
3.3 Arms and Legs combined.
4. . Floating in water May include:
4.1 Back Float
4.2 Front Float
4.3 Recovering to a Standing Position
4.4 Tuck Position
4.5 Vertical or Horizontal Body Rotation
4.6 Propulsions from Sculling
5. Swim May include:
5.1 Freestyle
5.2 Breaststroke
5.3 Backstroke
5.4 Butterfly
5.5 Sidestroke
5.6 Survival backstroke
5.7 Crawls
6. Surface Dive May include:
6.1 Head first surface dive
6.2 Feet first surface dive
6.3 Extended feet first surface dive
6.4 Controlled feet first surface dive
7. Swimming Underwater May include:
7.1 Escaping
7.2 Searching
7.3 Safety Issues 1
EVIDENCE GUIDE
competency 1.1 Demonstrated knowledge and fitness skill in swimming 400
meters distance in 10 minutes at pool.
1.2 Demonstrated entry and exits, floating and treading water.
2.1 Red and Yellow Uniform
2.2 Swimming Pool
3.1 Direct Observation
3.2 Oral interview
4. Context of assessment 4.1 Competency may be assessed individually in the actual
workplace or simulation environment of TESDA accredited
institutions.
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : DEMONSTRATE NON-CONTACT WATER RESCUE
UNIT CODE SOC541302
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers outcomes required in performing rescue in
shallow waters without physical contact with the victim
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
Range Statement
1. Initiate rescue 1.1 Condition of victim Trade Theory Conduct talk
of victims is assessed to o Basic Aquatic Rescue rescue when victim
determine Principles is conscious,
appropriate noncontact o Priority order of capable of
rescue Nonswimming responding to
technique to apply rescue instructions and is
in accordance with o Strategies in talk close enough to
International rescue see gestures and
standards on  Communication hear voice of
Swimming and Life o Oral and written lifeguard.
Saving. communication  Ability to
1.2 Victim is approached o Hand Signaling comprehend oral
to initiate rescue in Whistle Signaling and written
accordance with ILS  Mathematics and communication
as specified in Mensuration  Interpret hand and
International o Distance to Safety whistle
standards on position communication
Swimming and Life o Depths of water
Saving.
 Detect depth and
Angles of victim’s state of water
1.3 Victim is pacified or Body orientation bottom
advised to relax or  Safety Practices  Determine
move to safe area o Environmental distance from
in accordance with protection and safety position.
ILS as specified in concerns  Determine exact
International o Good grooming and
angle to maintain
standards on personal hygiene
body orientation
Swimming and Life Occupational Safety
and Health Standards  Practice in-house
Saving. safety procedure
 Codes and Regulations on environmental
o Standards PFD
protection, good
Classification: Type 1
grooming and
to 3.
hygiene,
o ILS Lifesaving
occupational
Position Statement safety and health
LPS 15 on Basic
 Access Standards
Aquatic Survival PFD Classification:
Skills Type 1 to 3
o ILS Lifesaving  Access to ILS
Position Statement Lifesaving
LPS 09 on Position Statement
o Recertification for LPS
Beach and Open  15 on Basic
Water Lifesavers Aquatic Survival
 Values Skills
o Self-esteem  Access to ILS
o Punctual/ Time Lifesaving Position
o conscious Statement LPS 09
o Environmental and on Recertification
pollution conscious for Beach and
o Flexible/ adaptable Open Water
o Honest Lifesavers
o Socially responsible  Practice personal
o Dependable values in an
o Innovative aquatic
o Alert environment
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
2. Reach out to 2.1 Rescued victim is  Trade Theory  Conduct reach
victim provided with o Basic Aquatic Rescue rescue when victim
appropriate lifesaving Principles is near the edge
implements in o Priority order of having fallen in the
accordance with ILS Nonswimming water.
as specified in rescues  Judgment on the
International o Use of rescue aids kind of available
standards on  Communication rescue aid to be
Swimming and Life
o Oral and written used in reach
Saving
communication rescue.
2.2 Rescued victim is
o Hand Signaling  Comprehend oral
pulled to safety by
o Whistle Signaling and written
providing appropriate
lifesaving implement  Mathematics and communication
in accordance with Mensuration  Interpret hand and
ILS as specified in o Distance to Safety whistle
International o Depth of water communication
standards on o State of water bottom  Detect depth and
Swimming and Life o Distance from victim
state of water
Saving  Safety Practices bottom
2.3 Repeated attempt to o Environmental  Determine
pull rescued victim to protection and
distance to safety
safety is ensured for concerns
by the victim
lifeguard’s selfpreservation o Good grooming and
in personal hygiene  Practice in-house
accordance with ILS o Occupational Safety safety procedure
as specified in and Health Standards on environmental
international  Materials, Tools and protection, good
standards on Equipment: Uses, grooming and
Swimming and Life Specifications and hygiene, occupational
Maintenance safety and health
o Parts and functions of  Utilize and
lifesaving implements maintain rescue
such as rescue tubes, aids.
poles, paddles,  Access Standards
ropes, towels etc. PFD Classification:
o Proper cleaning and Type 1 to 3
stowing of lifesaving  ILS Lifesaving
implements
Position Statement
 Codes and LPS 15 on Basic
Regulations Aquatic Survival
o Standards PFD Skills
Classification: Type  ILS Lifesaving
1 to 3.
Position Statement
o ILS Lifesaving
LPS 09 on
Position Statement
Recertification for
LPS 15 on Basic
Beach and Open
Aquatic Survival
Water Lifesavers
Skills
o ILS Lifesaving  Practice personal
Position Statement values in an
LPS 09 on aquatic
Recertification for environment
Beach and Open
Water Lifesavers
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/Time
conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
3. Throw buoyant 3.1 Available buoyant  Trade Theory Throw available
aid to victim aid is thrown to victim o Basic Aquatic Rescue buoyant aid when
in accordance with Principles victim is too far
International o Priority order in non- away to carry out a
standards on Swimming swimming rescue reach rescue.
and Life Saving o Procedures in throw  Comprehend oral
3.2 Victim is pulled to rescue and written
safety using suitable o Handling different communication
aid such as rope, buoyant aids  Interpret hand and
towel, etc. in  Communication whistle
accordance with ILS o Oral and written communication
as specified in communication  Detect depth and
International o Hand Signaling
state of water
standards on o Whistle Signaling
bottom
Swimming and Life  Mathematics and  Determine
Saving Mensuration
distance to safety
3.3 Victim is advised on o Distance from victim
by the victim
what to do while o Depth of water
waiting for rescue in o Drift condition of  Distinguish drift/
water current of water
accordance with
ILS as specified in  Safety Practices  Practice in-house
International o Environmental safety programs
standards on protection and on environmental
concerns protection, good
Swimming and Life
o Good grooming and grooming and
Saving
personal hygiene hygiene,
o Occupational Safety occupational
and Health Standards safety and health
 Materials, Tools and  Utilize and
Equipment: Uses, maintain buoyant
Specifications and aids for rescue.
Maintenance  Access Standards
o Parts and functions of PFD Classification:
different buoyant aids Type 1 to 3
such as PFD, rescue  ILS Lifesaving
ring, rescue tube, Position Statement
weighted rope etc. LPS 15 on Basic
o Proper cleaning and  Aquatic Survival
stowing of buoyant Skills
aids
 ILS Lifesaving
 Codes and Regulations Position Statement
o Standards PFD LPS 09 on
Classification: Type 1 Recertification for
to 3. Beach and Open
o ILS Lifesaving Water Lifesavers
Position Statement
LPS 15 on Basic  Practice personal
Aquatic Survival values in an
Skills aquatic
o ILS Lifesaving environment
Position Statement
LPS 09 on
Recertification for Beach
and Open
Water Lifesavers
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
4. Approach / 1.1 Victim is approached  Trade Theory  Conduct wade
wade toward by wading using o Basic Aquatic rescue when
the victim suitable reaching or Rescue Principles attempts to
throwing aid if o Priority order of reach and throw
attempts to reach and nonswimming have been
throw are rescues unsuccessful
unsuccessful in o Risks before and the depth,
accordance with attempting wade current, and
International rescue water
standards on o Techniques in wade temperature
Swimming and Life rescue permit a safe
Saving  Communication entry
1.2 For deep water, victim  Comprehend
o Oral communication
is approached by
o Hand Signaling oral and written
swimming and
o Whistle Signaling communication
extended reach to
rescue aid while  Mathematics and  Interpret hand
avoiding physical Mensuration and whistle
contact in accordance o Depth of water communication
with International o Nature of water  Detect depth and
standards on bottom state of water
Swimming and Life o Distance from victim bottom
Saving o Distance to safety  Determine
1.3 Victim is pulled to o Drift condition of
distance to
safety while avoiding water
safety of victim
physical contact in o Water temperature
 Safety Practices  Distinguish drift/
accordance with ILS current condition
as specified in o Environmental
and temperature
International protection and
of water
standards on concerns
Swimming and Life o Good grooming and  Practice inhouse
Saving personal hygiene safety
1.4 Repeated attempt to o Occupational Safety procedure on
environmental
pull the victim to safety and Health Standards protection, good
is ensured for  Materials, Tools and grooming and
rescuer’s selfpreservation Equipment: Uses, hygiene,
in accordance with ILS Specifications and occupational
as specified in Maintenance safety and health
International o Parts and functions of  Use and
standards on lifesaving implements maintain physical
Swimming and Life for reach rescue. characteristic of
Saving o Proper cleaning and rigid and nonrigid
stowing of reaching rescue aids
aids.  Access
 Codes and Regulations Standards PFD
o Standards PFD Classification:
Classification: Type 1 Type 1 to 3 ILS
to 3. Lifesaving
o ILS Lifesaving Position
Position Statement Statement LPS
LPS 15 on Basic 15 on Basic
Aquatic Survival Aquatic Survival
Skills Skills
o ILS Lifesaving  ILS Lifesaving
Position Statement Position
LPS 09 on Statement LPS
Recertification for 09 on
Beach and Open Recertification
Water Lifesavers for Beach and
 Values Open Water
o Self-esteem Lifesavers
o Punctual/  Practice
o Time conscious personal values
o Environmental and in an aquatic
pollution conscious environment
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
5. Row toward 5.1. Available small craft  Trade Theory  Row when it is
victim using is used when victim is o Basic Aquatic Rescue not possible to
small craft approached by Principles perform reach,
rowing in accordance o Priority order in throw and wade
with ILS as nonswimming rescue because
specified in rescue of depth of
International o Techniques for using water.
standards on small craft in water  Comprehend
Swimming and Life rescue oral and written
Saving  Communication communication
5.2. Small craft is o Oral and written  Interpret hand
positioned communication and whistle
appropriately at best o Hand Signaling communication
contact point for the o Whistle Signaling
victim  Detect depth and
 Mathematics and state of water
5.3. Buoyant object or
Mensuration bottom
PFD is thrown to
o Distance from victim  Determine
Victim where
o Depth of water
necessary distance to
o Drift of water
5.4. Victim is towed to safety by the
o Distance to safety
safety or where victim
applicable to come  Safety Practices  Distinguish drift/
aboard at the stern to o Environmental
current of water
ensure stability of protection and
concerns  Practice inhouse
water craft safety
o Good grooming and
personal hygiene programs on
o Occupational Safety environmental
and Health Standards protection, good
grooming and
 Materials, Tools and hygiene,
Equipment: Uses,
occupational
Specifications
safety and health
and Maintenance
o Parts and functions of  Utilize and
equipment, small maintain physical
craft equipment characteristic of
o Proper cleaning and small craft5.9
stowing of small craft Access
equipment Standards PFD
Classification:
 Codes and Regulations Type 1 to 3
o Standards PFD
Classification Type 1  Access to ILS
to 3. Lifesaving
o ILS Lifesaving Position
Position Statement Statement LPS
LPS 15 Basic Aquatic 15 on Basic
Survival Skills ILS Aquatic Survival
Lifesaving Position Skills
Statement LPS 09 on  Access to ILS
Recertification for Lifesaving
Beach and Open Position
Water Lifesavers Statement LPS
 Values 09on
o Self-esteem Recertification
o Punctual/ for Beach and Open
o Time conscious Water
o Environmental and Lifesavers
pollution conscious  Practice
o Flexible/ adaptable personal values
o Honest in an aquatic
o Socially responsible environment
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
RANGE OF VARIABLES
RANGE VARIABLES
1. Condition of Victim Victim may be:
1.1 Non-swimmer
1.2 Weak swimmer
1.4 Injured, distressed
1.4 Unconscious
1.5 Panicking
2 Non-contact rescue 2.1 Talk
technique 2.2 Reach
2.3 Throw
2.4 Wade
2.5 Row
3 Lifesaving implements May include:
3.1 Poles
3.2 Ropes
3.3 Rescue tube
3.4 Any buoyant aid
3.5 Non-rigid materials such as towels, blankets, cloth
4 Buoyant aid May include:
4.1 Personal flotation device, e.g. life vest
4.2 Rescue tubes
4.3 Empty water cans/gallons
4.4 Air-filled flotation device
5 Rowing May include:
5.1 Paddling
5.2 Sailing
5.3 Driving
6 Small craft May include:
6.1 Kayak
6.2 Surfboard
6.3 Canoe
6.4 Bangka
6.5 Bamboo raft
EVIDENCE GUIDE
competency 1.1 Applied non-contact rescue technique based on his/her
swimming ability, condition of victim and rescue condition
1.2 Ensured self-preservation while attempting rescue
1.3 Followed order of priority in non-contact rescue techniques to
lessen risk to self.
2.1 Recognized Uniform
2.2 Swimming Pool
2.3 Alternative aquatic locations where pools are not available.
3.3 Written Test/Examination
3.4 Portfolio
4. Context of assessment 4.1 Competency may be assessed in the workplace or in a
simulated workplace setting.
4.2 Assessment shall be observed while task are being undertaken
whether individually or in group
COMPETENCY DEMONSTRATE CONTACT WATER RESCUE
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers skills and techniques to conduct contact rescue
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
Range Statement
1. Execute 1.1 Condition of  Trade Theory  Ability to judge
contact victim is assessed. o Rescue Principles: condition of a
rescue with 1.2 Victim is Four Steps in rescue victim at aquatic
approached by o Assessment environment
conscious swimming and with procedures in  Adopt defensive
victim proper defensive contact rescue with position in
position while conscious victim. approaching
checking positions o Contact Rescue victim for rescue
constantly. Techniques for
1.3 Victim is asked to  Endurance
conscious victim
turn around and swimming while
 Communications carrying or towing
swim behind calmly.
o Oral and Written a conscious
1.4 Techniques for
Communication victim with
contact rescue
o Whistle and Hand buoyant aid
with conscious
signals  Encourage victim
victim is
o Public Address (PA)
performed in to follow
System
accordance with instructions.
o Alarms
ILS as specified in
 Mathematics and  Ability to remain
International calm while doing
standards on Mensuration
contact rescue.
Swimming and Life o Depths of water
o State of the water  Comprehend oral
Saving and written
1.5 Victim is bottom
o Distance from pool communication
encouraged to
assist by kicking the safety edge  Interpret hand
legs. o Angle Orientation and whistle
1.6 Victims are assisted Estimates communication
in their exits using o Execution Period of  Mensuration
pool ladder, contact rescue applied for
designated exit  Safety Practices efficiency of
point or supported o Environmental aquatic tasks
lifting of victim if protection and  Follow in house
designated exit is concerns safety procedures
not available. o Good grooming and on environmental
1.7 Appropriate personal hygiene protection, good
aftercare is applied o Occupational Safety grooming and hygiene,
to ensure stability and Health occupational
on victims condition Standards safety and health
o Buddy and Check-in  Operate and
System maintain
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
Range Statement
o Water Checks multimedia
o Safety Stops presentation
 Codes and materials and
Regulations equipment
o Guidelines for Safe  Access
Pool Operation (GSPO) Guidelines for
o Swimming and Safe Pool
Lifesaving Operation
Handbook on (GSPO) and
Rescue Techniques Handbook on
 Materials, Tools & Rescue
Equipment: Uses, Techniques
Specifications and  Practice personal
Maintenance values in aquatic
o Blast whistle environment.
o Multimedia
illustrations for
Rescue skills
performance.
o Personal Flotation
Devices (PFDs)
o Rescue Tube
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
Range Statement
2. Perform 2.1 Condition of victim  Trade Theory  Ability to judge
contact is assessed o Four steps in rescue condition of a
rescue with 2.2 Victim is o Assessment victim at aquatic
approached with procedures in environment
unconscious proper defensive contact rescue with  Adopt defensive
victim positions to reaffirm unconscious victim position in
unconsciousness of o Contact Rescue approaching
victim. Techniques for victim for rescue
2.3 Techniques for unconscious victim
contact rescue  Endurance
 Communications swimming while
with unconscious
o Oral and Written carrying victim or
victim is performed
communication towing with
in accordance with
o Whistle and hand buoyant aid
ILS as specified in
signals  Perform Expired
International
o Public Address(PA)
standards on Air Resuscitation
System
Swimming and Life (EAR) to victim
o Alarms
Saving while in water
2.4 Immobilization  Mathematics and  Ability to remain
technique is used to Mensuration
calm while doing
stabilize removal of o Depths of water
contact rescue.
victim from water o State of the water
bottom  Comprehend oral
with assistance of and written
other lifeguards. o Distance from pool
safety edge communication
2.5 CPR is performed
in suitably hard and o Angle Orientation  Interpret hand
flat surface Estimates and whistle
immediately after o Execution Period of communication
the removal of contact rescue  Mensuration
victim from the  Safety Practices applied for
water. o Environmental efficiency of
2.6 Victim is placed in a protection and aquatic tasks.
recovery position concerns  Follow in house
after signs of life o Good grooming and safety procedures
are present. personal hygiene on environmental
2.7 Appropriate o Occupational Safety protection, good
aftercare is applied and Health grooming and
to ensure stability Standards hygiene,
on victims condition o Buddy and Check-in occupational
System safety and health
o Water Checks  Operate and
o Safety Stops maintain
 Codes and multimedia
Regulations presentation
o Guidelines for Safe materials and
Pool Operation equipment
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
Range Statement
(GSPO)  Access
o Swimming and Guidelines for
Lifesaving Safe Pool
Handbook on Operation
Rescue Techniques (GSPO) and
 Materials, Tools & Handbook on
Equipment: Uses, Rescue
Specifications and Techniques
o Blast whistle values in aquatic
o Multimedia environment
illustrations for
rescue skills
performance.
Devices
o Rescue Tube
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/ Time
conscious
o Environmental and
Flexible/ adaptable
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
3. Simulate 3.1 Surface dive is  Trade Theory  Ability to judge
recovery of a performed and o Techniques for condition of a
submerged submerged casualty underwater victim at aquatic
is located and swimming and environment
person recovered in surface diving  Adopt defensive
accordance with o Techniques for position in
International locating and approaching
standards on reaching a victim for rescue
Swimming and Life submerged person
Saving  Endurance
 Communications swimming while
o Oral and Written carrying victim or
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
Range Statement
communication towing with
o Whistle and hand buoyant aid
signals  Perform Expired
o Public Address (PA) Air Resuscitation
System (EAR) to victim
o Alarms while in water
 Mathematics and  Ability to remain
Mensuration calm while doing
o Depths of water contact rescue.
o State of the Water  Comprehend oral
bottom
and written
o Distance from pool
communication
safety edge
o Angle Orientation  Interpret hand
Estimates and whistle
o Execution Period of communication
recovery exercises  Mensuration
 Safety Practices applied for
o Environmental efficiency of
protection and aquatic tasks.
concerns  Follow in house
o Good grooming and safety procedures
personal hygiene on environmental
o Occupational Safety protection, good
and Health grooming and
Standards hygiene,
o Buddy and Check-in occupational
System safety and health
o Water Checks  Operate and
o Safety Stops maintain
 Codes and multimedia
Regulations presentation
o Guidelines for Safe materials and
Pool Operation equipment
(GSPO)  Access
o Swimming and Guidelines for
Lifesaving Safe Pool
Handbook on Operation
Rescue Techniques (GSPO) and
o Multimedia environment
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
Range Statement
illustrations for
underwater skills
performance.
Devices (PFDs)
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
4. Demonstrate 4.1. Search is  Trade Theory  Ability to search
underwater performed at o Shallow water for bubbles from a
search for a shallow water areas search techniques victim underwater
by using Team or o Deep water search  Adopt appropriate
submerge Individual Search techniques defensive position
victim methods in  Communications in approaching
accordance with
o Oral and Written victim underwater
ILS as specified in
communication  Endurance
Swimming and Lifesaving
o Whistle and hand Underwater
Handbook
signals swimming while
4.2. Parallel pattern
o Public Address (PA) reaching and
search is organized
System carrying victim
for deep water in
o Alarms  Perform Expired
accordance with
ILS as specified in  Mathematics and Air Resuscitation
Swimming and Mensuration (EAR) to victim
Lifesaving o Depths of water while in water
Handbook o State of the water  Ability to remain
4.3. Appropriate bottom
calm while doing
Equipment is used o Distance from pool
contact rescue.
to increase safety edge
o Angle Orientation  Comprehend oral
efficiency of and written
underwater search Estimates
communication
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
Range Statement
in accordance with o Execution Period of  Interpret hand
ILS as specified in underwater search and whistle
Swimming and exercises communication
Lifesaving  Safety Practices  Mensuration
Handbook o Environmental applied for
protection and efficiency of
concerns aquatic tasks.
o Good grooming and  Follow in-house
personal hygiene
safety procedures
o Occupational Safety
on environmental
and Health
protection, good
Standards
grooming and
o Buddy and Check-in
hygiene,
System
occupational
o Water Checks
safety and health
o Safety Stops
 Codes and  Operate and
maintain
Regulations
multimedia
presentation
Pool Operation
materials and
(GSPO)
equipment
o Swimming and
Lifesaving  Access
Handbook on Guidelines for
Rescue Techniques Safe Pool
Operation
 Materials, Tools & (GSPO) and
Equipment: Uses,
Handbook on
Specifications and
Rescue
Maintenance
Techniques
o Blast whistle
o Multimedia  Practice personal
illustrations for values in aquatic
underwater skills environment
performance.
Devices (PFDs)
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
Range Statement
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
5. Perform 5.1 Neck  Trade Theory  Proficiency in
aquatic spine immobilization o Head and Neck retrieval
injury technique is applied immobilization operation for
to prevent further techniques spine injury
immobilization damage in o Removing spine victim
accordance with injury victim from  Endurance
ILS as specified in shallow or deep swimming while
Swimming and water reaching and
Lifesaving o Use of spine board carrying spine
Handbook. and straps injury victim
5.2 In-water o Lifeguard Checklist-
stabilization of  Perform Expired
Spinal Management
spinal injury is Air Resuscitation
Summary
conducted with the (EAR) to victim
 Communications while in water
assistance of fellow
o Oral and Written  Ability to remain
lifeguards.
communication
5.3 Casualty is calm while doing
o Whistle and hand
removed from water aquatic spine
signals
using spine board injury
and straps in management .
System
accordance with
o Alarms  Capacity to
ILS as specified in retrieve victim by
Swimming and  Mathematics and use of spine
Lifesaving Mensuration
board and straps.
Handbook o Depths of water
o State of the Water  Comprehend oral
bottom and written
o Distance from pool communication
safety edge 
o Angle Orientation  Interpret hand
Estimates  and whistle
o Execution Period of
underwater search  communication
exercises 
 Safety Practices  Mensuration
o Environmental applied for
protection and efficiency of
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
Range Statement
concerns aquatic tasks.
o Good grooming and 
personal hygiene  Follow in-house
safety procedures
and Health
on environmental
Standards
protection, good
o Buddy and Check-in
grooming and
System
hygiene,
o Water Checks
occupational
o Safety Stops
safety and health
 Codes and 
Regulations
o Guidelines for Safe  Operate and
Pool Operation maintain
(GSPO) multimedia
o Swimming and presentation
Lifesaving materials and
Handbook on equipment
Rescue Techniques  Access
 Materials, Tools & Guidelines for
Equipment: Uses, Safe Pool
Specifications and Operation
Maintenance (GSPO) and
o Blast whistle Handbook on
o Multimedia Rescue
illustrations for Techniques
rescue skills  Practice personal
performance. values in aquatic
o Spine Board and environment
Straps
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
Range Statement
o Patient
o Determined
6. Demonstrate 6.1. Selected Gentle  Trade Theory  Ability to select
landing (from Slope landing o Categories of and adopt
water) a procedures are Landing appropriate
performed in o Selecting the landing method
person in accordance with method of landing for a given
difficulty ILS as specified in  Communications situation
Swimming and  Quick removal of
o Oral and Written
Lifesaving
communication victim from water
Handbook
o Whistle and hand at low risk of
6.2. Selected Steep
signals accident to both
slope landing
o Public Address (PA) lifesaver and
procedures are
System victim for less
performed in
o Alarms interruption in
accordance with
 Mathematics and performing
ILS as specified in
Mensuration resuscitation
Swimming and
Lifesaving o Depths of water  Ability to remain
Handbook o State of the water calm while doing
bottom specific landing
o Distance from safety method
edge  Comprehend oral
o Angle Orientation and written
Estimates communication
o Execution Period of  Interpret hand
landing exercises
and whistle
 Safety Practices communication
o Environmental  Mensuration
protection and
applied for
concerns
efficiency of
o Good grooming and
aquatic tasks.
personal hygiene
o Occupational Safety  Follow in-house
and Health safety procedures
Standards on environmental
o Buddy and Check-in protection, good
System grooming and
o Water Checks hygiene,
o Safety Stops occupational
safety and health
 Codes and
Regulations  Operate and
o Guidelines for Safe maintain
Pool Operation multimedia
(GSPO) presentation
o Swimming and materials and
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
Range Statement
Lifesaving equipment
Handbook on  Access Safe Pool
Rescue Techniques Operation (GSPO) and
o Multimedia venues
illustrations for
underwater skills
performance.
o Spine Boards
o Rescue tubes
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
RANGE OF VARIABLES
RANGE VARIABLES
1. Condition of victim Include but not limited to:
1.1 Non-swimmer
1.2 Weak swimmer
1.3 Injured person
1.4 Unconscious person
1.5 Panicking
2. Contact rescue with Include but not limited to:

conscious victim 2.1 Wrist tow
2.2 Armpit tow
2.3 Close chin tow
3. Proper defensive positions Include but not limited to:
3.1 Defensive position
3.2 Reverse
3.3 Blocking
3.4 Escape technique
4. Contact rescue with Include but not limited to:
unconscious victim 4.1 Chest tow
4.2 Double armpit tow
4.3 Double shoulder tow
4.4 Spinal tow
5. Surface Dives Include but not limited to:
5.1 Head first surface dives when victim can be seen
underwater
5.2 Feet first dive when water is murky
5.3 One deep breath prior to submerging underwater
6. Neck immobilization Include but not limited to:
6.1 Vice grip (face up casualty)
6.2 Vice grip (face down casualty)
6.3 Extended arm rollover
7. Appropriate Equipment May include:
7.1 Snorkeling equipment
7.2 Goggles
7.3 Improvised Underwater Visual Equipment
7.4 Portable free flow oxygen mobile bottle
8. Gentle Slope Landing Include but not limited to:
7.1 Walk out
7.2 Drag
7.3 Shoulder carry
7.4 Piggyback carry
9. Steep Slope Landing Include but not limited to:
8.1 Support position
8.2 Stirrup lift
8.3 Assisted lift
EVIDENCE GUIDE
competency 1.1 Applied contact rescue technique based on his/her
swimming ability, condition of victim and rescue condition
1.2 Ensured self-preservation while attempting the rescue
1.3 Followed the order of procedures in contact rescue
techniques to lessen risks to self
2.1 Swimming pool 25m + pool
2.2 Floating Spine board with straps
2.1. 2.3 Cervical Collar
3.2 Direct observation
3.3 Oral examination
4. Context of assessment 4.1 Competency assessment may occur in workplace or any
appropriately simulated environment
UNIT OF COMPETENCY PERFORM LIFEGUARDING SCANNING
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers skills and techniques for scanning aquatic venues
to include dangers for the users and activities
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
Range Statement
1. Monitor aquatic 1.1 Senses are used to  Trade Theory  Ability to effectively
surroundings sweep happenings o The Senses and scan aquatic zone
around an aquatic what they tell us at the least time.
environment o Principles of  Familiarized
1.2 Danger points are scanning characteristic
attended in an o Different Scanning sights, sounds,
aquatic venue Strategies and patterns and
1.3 Potential trouble or Techniques rhythms of activity
distressed o Scanning considered normal
behaviors of Methodology and unique to an
bathers are  Communications aquatic venue
detected
o Oral and Written being served.
communication  Identify hazards
o Whistle and hand and danger points
signals in aquatic venues. .
o Public Address (PA)  Comprehend oral
System
and written
o Alarms
communication
 Mathematics and  Interpret hand and
Mensuration
whistle
o Repeated sweeps
communication
within 5 minutes
allows focusing on  Mensuration
each patron at least applied for
once. efficiency of
scanning tasks.
o Environmental  Follow in-house
protection and safety procedures
concerns on environmental
o Good grooming and protection, good
personal hygiene grooming and
o Occupational Safety hygiene,
and Health Standards occupational safety
and health
o Guidelines for  Operate and
o Safe Pool Operation maintain
(GSPO) multimedia
o Lifeguarding presentation
Handbook materials and equipment
 Materials, Tools  Access Guidelines
&Equipment: Uses, for Safe Pool
Specifications and Operation (GSPO)
Maintenance and Lifeguarding
o Blast whistle Handbook on
o PA System Supervision
o Alarm System  Practice personal
 Values values in aquatic
o Self-esteem venues
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
2. Organize and 2.1. Sensory input  Trade Theory  Know medical
sort aquatic scanning is used to o Principle of a history
venue sort aquatic venue Scanning Strategy that may be of use in
utilization o Four P’s of Scanning supervision of regular
patronage
2.2. Screening of - Posture patrons
patrons for child - Position  Applied head
supervision by an - Pattern counting, grouping,
adult is performed to - Patrons mental filing, profile
minimize risks in o Supervision scanning matching and
accident patterns tracking for purposes
2.3. Medical history of - Circular of accounting patrons
regular patrons is - Rectangular in aquatic venue.
recorded in - Horizontal and  Ability to detect
accordance with vertical
potential trouble
company rules and - Joining the dots
based in physical
regulations o Scanning Techniques
appearance and
2.4. Actual physical in Supervising
behavior of bather.
appearance and Swimmers
behavior of active - Intensive Scan  Comprehend oral
- Extensive Scan and
bathers are
- Combined Scan written
scanned in
o Communication with communication
accordance with
scanning techniques Patrons  Interpret hand and
2.5. Company rules and o Prevention of whistle
regulations are emergency through communication
Communicated with supervision  Mensuration applied
venue Patrons - Size of the area for efficiency of
- Number of users scanning tasks.
- Water activities  Follow in-house
offered
safety procedures on
- Design and
environmental
shape of pools
protection, good
- Leisure area and
grooming and
features
- Number of
safety and health
Lifeguards and
their positioning  Operate and maintain
multimedia
 Communication presentation
o Oral and Written
materials and
communication
equipment
o Whistle and hand
signals  Access Guidelines
o Public Address (PA) for
System Safe Pool Operation
o Alarms (GSPO) and
Lifeguarding
 Mathematics and
Mensuration  Handbook on
o Five (5) minutes limit Supervision
of visual tasks  Practice personal
o Continuous values in aquatic
movement of head venues
and eyes
o Frequent Lifeguard
rotation
o Establish rotation in
5-minute increments
for every rotation
o Make accounting of
patrons in your zone
scan period
o Environmental
protection and
concerns
o Good grooming and
personal hygiene
o Buddy and
o Check-in System
o Water Checks
o Safety Stops
Pool Operation
(GSPO)
o Lifeguarding
Handbook
Equipment: Uses,
Specifications and
Maintenance
o Blast whistle
o PA System
o Alarm System
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
3. Recognize 3.1 Suspected bathers  Trade Theory  Anticipate problems
aquatic in distress are o Appearance and or accidents by
accidents identified following behavioral indicators recognizing indicators
company rules and of a troubled patron. based on appearance
regulations o Principal rule of and behavior of
3.2 Situations are Lifeguarding: bathers
assessed quickly whenever you  Ability to support
and decisively in suspect trouble, needs for assistance
accordance with quickly assess the by other lifeguards
ILS as specified in situation then positioned afar
Swimming and respond immediately.
Lifesaving  Ability to directly
o Working with patrons
Handbook ask
having special needs
3.3 Immediate people if they need
 Communication help
response to
o Oral and Written  Close supervision
distress incident is
communication
performed in skills for
o Whistle and hand
accordance with physicallyabled
signals
ILS as specified in bathers
International
System  Comprehend oral
standards on and
o Alarms
Swimming and Life Written communication
Saving  Mathematics and  Interpret hand and
Mensuration whistle
o Five (5) minutes limit communication
of visual tasks  Mensuration applied
o Continuous for efficiency of
movement of head scanning tasks.
and eyes  Follow in-house
o Frequent Lifeguard
safety procedures on
rotation
environmental
o Establish rotation in
protection, good
5-minute increments
grooming and
for every rotation
hygiene,
o Make accounting of
occupational safety
patrons in your zone
and health
scan period
 Safety Practices  Operate and maintain
multimedia
o Environmental
presentation
protection and
materials and
concerns
equipment
o Good grooming and
personal hygiene  Access Guidelines
o Occupational Safety for
and Health Standards Safe Pool Operation
o Buddy and Check-in (GSPO) and
System Lifeguarding
o Water Checks Handbook on
o Safety Stops Supervision
 Codes and Regulations  Practice personal
o Guidelines for Safe values in aquatic
Pool Operation venues
(GSPO)
o Lifeguarding
Handbook
Equipment: Uses,
Specifications and
Maintenance
o Blast whistle
o PA System
o Alarm System
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
RANGE
VARIABLES
1. Senses May include:
1.1 Vision
1.3 Hearing
1.3 Smell
1.4 Touch
2. Sweeps May include:
2.1 Visual check of your zones and last only for few seconds
2.3 Tracking patrons by their ages
2.3 Tracking patrons by their heights
2.4 Tracking patrons joining the dots between swimmers
3. Danger points May refer to but not limited to:
3.1 Sweep eyes over entire zone
3.2 Patrons and activity directly in front of a Lifeguard
3.3 Tower Lifeguards should look directly downwards
3.4 Checking of adjacent lifeguards on each sweep for signals
3.5 Scan below the surface regularly.
3.7 Diving boards
3.8 Drop offs
3.9 Ladders
3.10 Toys and
3.12 mall children
3.12 Check to see that those who enter water from a dive, slide
or diving boards resurface.
4. Distressed Behaviors Not limited to:
4.1 Distressed Swimmers Behaviors
4.2 Active Drowning Behaviors
4.3 Passive Drowning Behaviors
4.4 Unconscious Victim
5. Sensory Input Not limited to:
5.1 Head counting
5.2 Grouping
5.3 Mental filing
5.4 Profile matching
5.5 Tracking
6. Screening of patrons Not limited to
6.1 Supervision by parents to children
6.2 Promote water safety at the venue
6.3 Educate patrons about safety practices
7. Active bathers Not limited to:
7.1 Water bobbers
7.2 Corner jumpers
7.3 Side jumpers
7.4 Gutter grabbers / rope holders
7.5 Swimmers under diving boards
7.6 Disoriented people
7.7 Breath holders
RANGE
EVIDENCE GUIDE
competency 1.1 Demonstrated monitoring of aquatic surroundings,
sorting and organizing venue patronage
1.2 Demonstrated assessments and response of distress
incidents
2. Resource Implications The following resources MUST be provided:
2.1 Red and Yellow Uniform
2.2 Swimming Pool
3.1 Direct Observation
3.2 Oral interview
4. Context of Assessment 4.1 Competency may be assessed individually in the actual
workplace or simulation environment of TESDA accredited
institutions.
UNIT OF COMPETENCY MONITOR WATER QUALITY FOR SWIMMING
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers knowledge, skill and attitude to conduct water
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
Range Statement
1. Perform chlorine 1.1. Appropriate  Trade Theory  Perform chlorine test
level test at pool amount of water o Operation of Chlorine procedure at pool
sample is Test Kit  Determine
retrieved in test o Parameters of an appropriate chlorine
tubes using acceptable chlorine level using the test
chlorine testing level for bathing kit.
kit. o Procedure for the  Comprehend oral
conduct of chlorine
1.2. Clarity and color and written
level test in pool.
of water sample communication
is compared
 Communication  Report writing
o Oral and written
versus the communication  Ability to extract the
sealed tubes required volume of
 Mathematics and
provided in the water sample as
Mensuration read in test kit.
test kit
o Volume reading of
1.3. Actual chlorine water sample  Determine the right
level is o Comparison of water matching color as in
determined by sample based on the test kit color
reading the given color chart chart
marked number o Reading of test level.  Read tested chlorine
in the most  Safety Practices level
identical sealed o Environmental  Follow in-house
tube of the test protection and safety procedures
kit. concerns on environmental
1.4. Rechecking o Good grooming and protection, good
personal hygiene grooming and
chlorine level
o Occupational Safety hygiene,
reading is occupational safety
repeated and health.
1.5. Chlorine test  Materials, Tools and
Equipment: Uses,  Monitor
result is recorded maintenance system
and notified to Specifications and
Maintenance for Test Kit, tools
immediate and materials
o Parts and functions of
superior  Access PD856
Chlorine Test Kit
1.6. Records of o Proper cleaning and article for immediate
chlorine level stowing of Test Kit reference of the
tested is  Codes and sanitation cod
maintained Regulations  Practice personal
according to o Code on Sanitation of values in an aquatic
company policies environment
and procedures the Philippines
1998 (PD 856) by
DOH Environmental
Health Service
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
2. Perform 2.1 Test tube is filled  Trade Theory  Perform acidity /
activity/alkalinity out with appropriate o Operation of Acidity / alkalinity test
test at pools and amount of water Alkalinity Test Kit procedure at pool
natural bathing sample using o Parameters of  Determine
place acidity/alkalinity Acceptable Acidity / appropriate acidity /
testing kit. Alkalinity level for alkalinity level using
2.2 Changed of color in bathing the test kit.
water sample after o Test Procedure for
dropping  Ability to
the conduct of Acidity
appropriate amount comprehend
/ Alkalinity level tests
of testing solution is oral and written
in pool.
observed and communication
 Communication  Interpret hand and
compared versus
o Oral and written
the sealed tubes in whistle
communication
the test kit. communication
o Hand Signaling
2.3 Acidity or alkalinity
o Whistle Signaling  Ability to extract the
level is determined required volume of
based on the  Mathematics and water sample as read
reading of the color Mensuration
in test kit.
in the sealed tube o Volume reading of
water sample  Determine the right
2.4 Acidity/Alkalinity matching color as in
test result is o Comparison of water
sample based on the test kit color chart
recorded and
immediately notified to given color chart  Read tested chlorine
superior o Reading of test level. level
2.5 Record of  Safety Practices  Practice in-house
acidity/alkalinity o Environmental safety procedure on
levels of water is protection and environmental
maintained concerns protection, good
according to o Good grooming and grooming and
company policies personal hygiene hygiene, occupational
and procedures o Occupational Safety safety and health
and Health Standards  Monitor maintenance
 Materials, Tools and system for Test Kit,
Equipment: Uses, tools and materials
Specifications and  Access PD856 article
Maintenance for immediate
o Parts and functions of reference of the
Acidity/Alkalinity Test sanitation code
Kit  Practice personal
o Proper cleaning and
values in an aquatic
stowing of Test Kit
environment
 Codes and
Regulations
o Code on Sanitation of
the Philippines 1998
(PD 856) by DOH
Environmental Health
Service
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
3. Perform turbidity 3.1 15 cm (6inches)  Trade Theory  Set-up black disc at
test of swimming black disc is o Set-up Procedures in deepest underwater
pool water mounted at the Mounting the Test Reference part of pool.
deepest point of the Disc  Observe clarity level
pool  Communication of water visually.
3.2 Clear Water is
o Oral communication  Comprehend oral
observed after
o Hand Signaling and
black disc is
o Whistle Signaling written
already visible in all
designated areas in the pool  Mathematics and communication
deck Mensuration  Interpret hand and
o Distance estimate whistle
o Visual clarity check communication
 Safety Practices  Define exact location
o Environmental to place the black
protection and disc in water
concerns  Judge visually the
o Good grooming and clarity of water
personal hygiene  Practice in-house
safety procedure on
environmental
 Materials, Tools and
protection, good
Equipment: Uses,
grooming and
Specifications and
hygiene,
Maintenance
occupational safety
o Parts and functions
of metal black disc and health
o Proper cleaning and  Monitor
stowing of test disc. maintenance
 Codes and system for metal
Regulations black disc, tools
o Code on Sanitation of and materials
the Philippines 1998  Access PD856
(PD 856) by DOH article for
Environmental Health immediate
Service reference of the
 Values sanitation code
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
 Practice personal
o Time conscious values in an aquatic
o Environmental and environment
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
4. Retrieve water 4.1. Water sample is  Trade Theory  Perform retrieval of
sample for retrieved and o Extracting and water sample either
submission to placed in six 1 Liter Handling of Water by swimming or just
laboratory bottles in Sample at Pool beside a deck or by
bacteriological accordance with the o Procedure on Marine use of small craft.
quality test IRR of Code on / Estuarine Water  Ability to
sanitation of the Sample Extraction comprehend
Philippines 1998  Communication oral and written
(PD 856) for Public
o Oral and written communication
Swimming and communication  Interpret hand and
Bathing Places. o Hand Signaling whistle
4.2. Water samples o Whistle Signaling communication
are submitted to  Mathematics and  Extract the required
an accredited Mensuration volume of water
laboratory by o Volume of water sample for laboratory
DOH for sample tests
bacteriological o Sealing of water  Keep water free from
and fecal sample for transport
foreign contamination
coliform  Safety Practices as delivered to the
analysis. o Environmental laboratory
protection and  Practice in-house
4.3. Immediate
concerns
superior is notified safety procedure of
o Good grooming and
of bacteriological environmental
personal hygiene
test result. protection, good
grooming and
 Materials, Tools and safety and health
Equipment: Uses,  Monitor maintenance
Specifications and
system for water
Maintenance
sample basins, tools
o Parts and functions of
and materials
sampling basins and
containers.  Access PD856 article
o Proper cleaning and for immediate
stowing of containers. reference of the
sanitation code
o Code on Sanitation of  Practice personal
the Philippines 1998 values in an aquatic
(PD 856) by DOH environment
Environmental Health
Service
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
1. Code on Sanitation of the May include but are not limited to:
Philippines (PD856) 1.1 Guidelines for Safe Pool Operation (GSPO)
1.2 Coastal Public Safety Guidelines
2. Fecal coliform analysis May include but not limited to:
2.1 Standard procedures set by DENR on natural bodies of
water
used for bathing, swimming or contact recreation activities.
2.2 Guidelines set by the Code of Sanitation of the Philippines
2.1 (PD856).
RANGE OF VARIABLES
EVIDENCE GUIDE
competency 1.1 Applied water quality monitoring for pools and marine
Environments
1.2 Demonstrated knowledge of acceptable parameters on
chlorine, acidity/alkalinity and turbidity.
2. Resource Implications The following resources MUST be provided:
2.1 Red and yellow uniform
2.2 Swimming pool
2.3 Marine aquatic locations
3.2 Interview
4. Context of Assessment 4.1 Competency assessment may occur in workplace or any
appropriately simulated environment
SECTION 3: TRAINING ARRANGEMENTS
3.1 Trainees Entry Requirements:

 Able to read and write
 Able to communicate, both orally and in writing
 Basic mathematical skills
 Physically able
3.1 TRAINER’S QUALIFICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY SECTOR

Trainers who will deliver the training on GRAINS PRODUCTION NCII should possess
the following Qualifications:
 Must have undergone Training of Trainers (TOT) in Rice Production, Rice

Specialist or any related training in Rice
 Must be Physically and Mentally Fit
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
1. 3Rs- Reduce, Re-use, and Recycle
2. ABIOTIC- Non living thing the abiotic factor at the environment include light temperature
and
atmospheric gases
3. AWD- Alternate wet and dry
4. BIOTIC- of or having to do with or living organism, produce or caused by living organism
5. CLIMATE CHANGE – records changes over decades to millions of years
6. CLIMATE – average and variations of weather over a long period of time (30 years)
7. CLEANING- removal of unnecessary materials/debris in the field; is an essential
postharvest operation which is done by removing foreign seeds and other impurities
8. CRH- Carbonized Rice Hull
9. DEHUSKING –process of removing outer covering of corn ears
10.DIKES- levees or bunds enclosing a field
11.DRY LAND TILLAGE – plowing and harrowing dry soil or upland fields
12.DRYING – the process of reducing moisture content through the process of heat transfer
by
converting water in the grains to a vapor which is brought to the atmosphere
13.FARMALITE –a tool use to directly sow corn seeds
14.GRAIN QUALITY –is a combination of physical and chemical characteristics which are
considered desirable
15.HARVEST - the process or period of gathering in mature crops by cutting the panicles
attached to the stalks
16.LAND PREPARATION – the process of preparing the soil for planting.
17.MILLING – involves the removal of hull and bran from rough rice to produce milled rice or
white rice
18.MOISTURE CONTENT–is the quantity of water contained in a material or grain at a
given
time
19.OFF TYPE- Means any seed or plant not a part of the variety in that deviates
TR –Grains Production NC II (New) Promulgated December 16, 2015 113
20.OSHS- Occupational Safety Hazzard Standard
21.PhilGAP – Philippine Good Agricultural Practices
22.PPE- Protective Polyethylene Equipment
23.POSTHARVEST –encompasses the sequence of activities and operations from the time
and
place of harvest to the time and place of consumption
24.RIVERINE – area of crop production along the river banks
25.SHELLING – removal of grains from the cob
26.SICKLE – a farming tool with a long curved blade and long handle that is used for cutting
grains
27.SIDE PLOWING – passing the plow along the edges of the field (near the dikes)
28.SIPS- Soak, Incubate, Prepare the area for sowing and Sow the pre-germinated seeds
29.STORAGE – the preservation of quality and quantity of palay/rice for future use.
30.TILLAGE – is the process of mechanically altering some physical characteristics of the
soil to
obtain a condition more appropriate for growing crops
31.THRESHING – the process of detaching and separating rice grains from the panicle
32.UPLAND- a land area that does not impound water, not confined to higher elevation
alone.
33.WEATHER – all natural phenomena within the atmosphere at a given time (hours to
days)
34.WETLAND TILLAGE – preparing the soil of lowland fields in a saturated or flooded
condition
35.WEED - weed is a plant considered undesirable in a particular situation a plant in the
wrong
place.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) wishes to extend
gratitude and appreciation to the many representatives of business, industry, academe and
government agencies and labor groups who donated their time and expertise to the
development and validation of these Competency Standard.
This undertaking was also made possible through a module of PALAY Check from ATI-RTC,
Baybay, Leyte as guide in crafting this standard.
THE TECHNICAL EXPERT PANEL (TEP)
JIMBOY R. MONTECILLO
Technical Expert
Juanito Eco Farm School for Practical Agriculture
SUE B. BALLES
Chief TESD Specialist
Regional Operations Division (ROD)/CURRICULUM EVALUATOR
TESDA RO 8, Abucay Tacloban City
MARITES E. ASISTOL
TESD SEPCIALIST II
PO UTPRAS FOCAL/CURRICULUM EVALUATOR
TESDA Leyte PO
EMY FE P. PALMARES
TESD SEPCIALIST II
RO UTPRAS FOCAL/CURRICULUM EVALUATOR
Tesda RO 8, Abucay Tacloban City
JOYCE C. ACEDILLO
Support Staff
TESDA Leyte PO

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COMPETENCY STANDARDS

AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERY

TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

PRODUCTION OF HIGH-QUALITY INBRED RICE, AND SEED

SECTION 2 COMPETENCY STANDARDS 3

SECTION 3 TRAINING ARRANGEMENTS

Section 1 SCUBA DIVING LEVEL II

The units of competency comprising this qualification include the following:

Code BASIC COMPETENCIES

AFFXXXXXX Perform Drying and Milling Operation

A person who has achieved this Competency Standard is competent to be:

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PARTICIPATE IN WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION

4. Context for Assessment 4.1. Competency may be assessed individually in the

UNIT CODE : 400311211

UNIT CODE : 400311212

UNIT CODE : 400311213

UNIT CODE : 400311214

UNIT CODE : 400311215

The unit will be assessed in a holistic manner as is

UNIT CODE : 400311216

UNIT CODE 400311217

2.Resources utilization May include:

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS ON WATER

UNIT CODE : SOC541205

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PERFORM LIFEGUARDING HAND AND WHISTLE

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : SCUBA DIVING

3. Demonstrate 3.1 400 meters swim in  Trade Theory  Capability to swim

3. Water Treading May include:

2. Contact rescue with Include but not limited to:

3.1 Trainees Entry Requirements:

3.1 TRAINER’S QUALIFICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY SECTOR

 Must have undergone Training of Trainers (TOT) in Rice Production, Rice

THE TECHNICAL EXPERT PANEL (TEP)

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