This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use oxygen equipment to provide oxygen therapy and cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) using oxygen according to Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines.

This unit applies to any type of organisation operating in indoor or outdoor, built or natural aquatic venues including commercial, not-for-profit, community and government organisations. It has particular application to pool lifeguards but can apply to other workers who respond to aquatic first aid emergencies.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry guidelines and codes of practice.

Specific licensing or regulatory requirements relating to this unit of competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant work health and safety authority or industry guideline.