Lift and Shift
The LIFT & SHIFT assesses a member’s ability to safely move equipment around an emergency response or rescue location
The LIFT & SHIFT assessment is required for the following skill sets
| Level 1 | Level 2 |
| General Rescue | Storm Damage |
| Chainsaw Operations | Land Search 3 |
| Land Search 1 | Land-based Swiftwater rescue |
| Land Search 2 | Road Crash Rescue |
| USAR | |
| Staging Area |
Only members who are qualified in these skill sets or seeking to enrol in courses for the listed skill sets are required to complete this assessment.
If a member has two or more skill sets, they only need to perform the LIFT & SHIFT assessment at the highest level that is required by those skill sets.
For example, if someone has both General Rescue (Level 1) and Storm Damage (Level 2) qualifications, they only need to complete the Level 2 assessment.
Equipment
The following table provides the minimum equipment required to set up the LIFT & SHIFT assessment. Due to the number of skill sets required to complete this assessment, it is recommended that the LIFT & SHIFT assessment is set up to accommodate two members being assessed simultaneously. This ‘dual’ approach is reflected in the equipment list below.
| Equipment Name | Quantity | Weight | Dimensions |
| Marker cones | 11 | N/A | N/A |
| Measuring wheel or tape measure | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Container / crate (loaded) | 2 | 12kg | 500 (W) x 300 (D) x 300 (H) |
| Chainsaw | 2 | 8kg | Medium size |
| Fuel container | 2 | 7kg | Approx. 5L |
| Tool box / bag | 2 | 8kg | Medium size |
| Sandbag | 4 | 15-20kg | Filled and secured |
| Large Cribbing | 22 | N/A | 600 (W) x 100 (D) x 100 (H) |
| Platform | 1 | N/A | 1000 (W) x 600 (D) x 1200 (H) |
Carry
The CARRY assesses a member’s ability to safely lift and move equipment as required for the relevant skill sets under operational conditions
The Carry assessment is required for the following skill sets
| Level 1 | Level 2 |
| General Rescue | Land Search 2 |
| Land Search 1 | Land Search 3 |
| Road Crash Rescue | USAR |
| Land-based Swiftwater Rescue |
Only members who are qualified in these skill sets or seeking to enrol in courses for the listed skill sets are required to complete this assessment.
If a member has two or more skill sets, they only need to perform the CARRY assessment at the highest level that is required by those skill sets.
For example, if someone has both Road Crash Rescue (Level 1) and Land Search 2 (Level 2) qualifications, they only need to complete the Level 2 assessment.
Equipment
The following table provides the minimum equipment required to set up the CARRY assessment. The equipment applies to having one member perform the assessment at a time. If you wish to have more than one member performing the assessment at any given moment, more equipment would be required.
| Equipment Name | Quantity | Weight | Dimensions |
| Marker cones | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Measuring wheel or tape measure | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Kettlebell* | 1 | 24 kg | 250 (H) |
* If you cannot source a 24-kg kettlebell, you can use a lighter kettlebell with small weights attached to it (using tape or rope) to make up the required weight. Alternatively, you can use a different 24-kg object, as long as it has a handle height similar to the kettlebell (250-275 mm) and is not so wide that it is held far away from the side of the body. Any alternative object should resemble the kettlebell in weight and dimensions as closely as possible.
Drag
The DRAG assesses the member’s ability to safely drag weighted objects as required for the relevant skill sets under operational conditions
The Drag assessment is required for the following skill sets
| Level 1 | Level 2 |
| Chainsaw Operations | Road Crash Rescue |
| Staging Area |
Only members who are qualified in these skill sets or seeking to enrol in courses for the listed skill sets are required to complete this assessment.
If a member has two or more skill sets, they only need to perform the DRAG assessment at the highest level that is covered by those skill sets.
For example, if someone has both Chainsaw Operations (Level 1) and Road Crash Rescue (Level 2), they only need to complete the Level 2 assessment.
Equipment
The following table provides the minimum equipment required to set up the DRAG assessment. The equipment applies to having one member perform the assessment at a time. If you wish to have more than one member performing the assessment or want to set up and run both assessment levels at the same time, more equipment would be required.
| Equipment Name | Quantity | Weight | Dimensions |
| Marker cones | 10-12 | N/A | N/A |
| Measuring wheel or tape measure | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Handle* | 1 | 4 kg | N/A |
| Rope (25 mm) | 1 | N/A | 2m |
| Steel rim + tyre | 1 | 13 inch rim with 175/70R tyre or equivalent | |
| Additional weight (sandbag) | 1 | 10 kg | N/A |
* The handle can be any object that can be easily attached to the rope and weighs approximately 4 kg (e.g. small dumbbell) and can easily be held at the hip during the drag.
Haul
The HAUL assesses a member’s ability to safely pull a weighted object as required for the relevant skill sets under operational conditions
The Drag assessment is required for the following skill sets
| Level 1 |
| Storm Damage |
| Land-based Swiftwater Rescue |
Only members who are qualified in these skill sets or seeking to enrol in courses for the listed skill sets are required to complete this assessment.
Equipment
The following table provides the minimum equipment required to set up the HAUL assessment. The equipment applies to having one member perform the assessment at a time. If you wish to have more than one member performing the assessment at any given moment, more equipment would be required.
| Equipment Name | Quantity | Weight | Dimensions |
| Marker cones | 12 | N/A | N/A |
| Measuring wheel or tape measure | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Rope (25 mm) | 1 | N/A | 25 m |
| Steel rim + tyre | 1 | N/A | 13 inch rim with 175/70R tyre or equivalent |
| Additional weight (sandbag) | 1 | 10kg | N/A |
Haul Poster (display as image)
Hold
The HOLD assesses a member’s ability to safely hold equipment that is required to be used for the relevant skill sets under operational conditions
The Hold assessment is required for the following skill sets
| Level 1 | Level 2 |
| Chainsaw Operations | Road Crash Rescue |
Only members who are qualified in these skill sets or seeking to enrol in courses for the listed skill sets are required to complete this assessment.
If a member has two or more skill sets, they only need to perform the HOLD assessment at the highest level that is required by those skill sets.
For example, if someone has both Chainsaw Operations (Level 1) and Road Crash Rescue (Level 2) qualifications, they only need to complete the Level 2 assessment.
Equipment
The following table provides the minimum equipment required to set up the HOLD assessment. The equipment applies to having one member perform the assessment at a time. If you wish to have more than one member performing the assessment at any given moment, more equipment would be required.
| Equipment Name | Quantity | Weight | Dimensions |
| Chainsaw | 1 | 8kg | Medium size |
| Combination rescue tool | 1 | 15kg | N/A |
Ladder Climb & Shift
The LADDER CLIMB & LIFT assesses the member’s ability to safely use and climb a ladder
The Ladder Climb and Shift assessment is required for the following skill sets
| Level 1 |
| Chainsaw Operations |
| Storm Damage |
Only members who are qualified in these skill sets or seeking to enrol in courses for the listed skill sets are required to complete this assessment.
Equipment
The following table provides the minimum equipment required to set up the LADDER CLIMB & LIFT assessment. The equipment applies to having one member perform the assessment at a time. If you wish to have more than one member performing the assessment at any given moment, more equipment would be required.
| Equipment Name | Quantity | Weight | Dimensions |
| Ladder | 2 | N/A | Common extension ladder suitable for 5 – 8 metres |
| Single-story building or flat wall | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Platform | 1 | N/A | 1200 (W) x 600 (D) x 900 (H) |
In-Water Safety
The IN-WATER SAFETY assesses the member’s ability to safely undertake rescue activities in a water environment as required for the relevant skill sets under operational conditions. In-water
The In-water Safety assessment is required for the following skill sets
| Level 1 |
| Land-Based swift water rescue |
Only members who are qualified in these skill sets or seeking to enrol in courses for the listed skill sets are required to complete this assessment.
Equipment
The following table provides the minimum equipment required to set up the IN-WATER SAFETY assessment.
The equipment applies to having one member perform the assessment at a time. If you wish to have more than one member performing the assessment (in the water, or doing the mannequin rescue) at the same time, more equipment would be required.
It should be noted that it is desirable to perform the assessment in a 50 metre pool, however, the assessment can also be conducted in a 25 metre pool.
One lane can only be used to conduct the assessment for a single member at one time.
If two or more members were to perform the assessment simultaneously, two or more lanes could be used.
| Equipment Name | Quantity | Weight | Dimensions |
| Pool | 1 | N/A | 50 metre pool is preferred. If not available, a 25 metre pool can be used |
| Rescue mannequin (floating water mannequin) | 1 | 40kg (when wet) | To represent half the weight of an adult mannequin |
| Approved PFD | 2 | N/A | One PFD required for every member that will be in the pool at any moment in time. Two PFDs allow a second member to enter the water as soon as the first member has completed their assessment. |
| Thin non-slip foam mat (optional) | 1 | N/A | If required on edge of pool |
Hike
The HIKE assesses the member’s ability to undertake prolonged walking under different conditions as required for the relevant skill sets under operational conditions
The Hold assessment is required for the following skill sets
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
| Land Search 1 | Land Search 2 | Land Search 3 |
| USAR |
Only members who are qualified in these skill sets or seeking to enrol in courses for the listed skill sets are required to complete this assessment.
Equipment
The equipment listed in the table below (except the backpack) is sufficient to construct four obstacle lanes. Each obstacle lane includes a small and a large step, a step over, and a crawl under. This will facilitate the assessment of more than one member at a time. Importantly, all three performance levels can be assessed simultaneously.
| Equipment Name | Quantity | Weight | Dimensions |
| Marker cones | QTY | N/A | N/A |
| Measuring wheel | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Backpack* | 1 pp | See below | N/A |
| Large Cribbing | 60* | N/A | 600 (W) x 100 (D) x 100 (H) |
| Small Cribbing | 24 | N/A | 600 (W) x 100 (D) x 50 (H) |
| Picket | 16 | N/A | 8 ft |
| Picket driver | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| SES tape | 1 roll | N/A | N/A |
* Each participant should wear their personal or service-provided SES pack, inclusive of all the common and essential items they would usually be expected to carry according to the skill set they are performing the HIKE assessment for. This could include, water food, radios, specialist equipment, spare clothing, first aid etc. Please try and be realistic with the weight of the pack and the items you use. Please record the weights of pack if possible.
Pack weights
- Level 1: 5kg Level 2: 10kg Level 3: 15kg