This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assess emergency incidents, determine appropriate actions suited to the circumstances, and coordinate team members to provide a prompt and effective emergency response. It requires the ability to monitor emergencies and modify responses according to changing circumstances.

This unit applies to any type of sport, fitness, aquatic or recreation organisation including commercial, not-for-profit, community and government organisations. It can be applied to a particular environment or workplace, and to specific types of emergency incidents.

It applies to senior staff and managers who use discretion and judgement to manage significant problems and emergencies when they arise.

Rescue operations are covered in complementary outdoor recreation units (coded SISORSC) and aquatics units (coded SISCAQU).

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

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.