Modification History
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DEF12 V2 |
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DEF12 V1 |
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Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the competency required to act as a standby (air) diver in support of diving operations (both from a platform and in-water) in an open water environment .
The diver will need to prepare and position the required diving equipment, and emergency resources, meet the readiness states as detailed by the dive supervisor, maintain communications with the supervisor throughout the dive, and take rapid steps to resolve incidents, ranging from the resupplying of emergency air reserves, to locating and rescuing injured or unconscious diver/s.
Note: This Unit of Competency covers the Australian Diver Accreditation Scheme (ADAS) occupational grouping of standby diver. All information was correct at the time of development of this Unit of Competency; however, any diver seeking ADAS accreditation should consult ADAS and not rely on the information contained in this Unit of Competency.
Application of the Unit
As agreed in the creation of this Training Package, applications for units transferred from the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package will be developed as part of continuous improvement plans, and taking into account the change in Unit of Competency format as detailed in templates for Streamlined Training Packages.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
DEFDV001B Dive using self-contained underwater breathing apparatus in open water to 30 metres.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a Unit of Competency. |
Performance Criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for standby diver responsibilities |
1.1 Diving equipment is inspected and donned for immediate readiness. 1.2 Emergency resources are prepared and positioned. 1.3 Dive plan and reaction to incidents are confirmed with dive supervisor and task-readiness is confirmed in the designated medium. |
2. Perform standby duties during the dive |
2.1 Overall awareness of the dive operation including the status of deployed diver/s is proactively maintained with dive supervisor. 2.2 Incidents are responded to immediately. 2.3 Deployed diver is located via life-line or float-line. 2.4 Emergency air supplies are ferried to submerged divers. 2.5 An unconscious diver is recovered from under the water to the surface platform. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
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Required Knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Assessment must confirm the ability to maintain readiness timings throughout the dive. Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over a variety of tasks performing the duties of a standby diver at least twice and locating and recovering an unconscious diver from a depth of 20 m to the surface. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Context of assessment Competency should be conducted in the ocean supported by questioning on shore or aboard vessels. When practicable, assessment should relate to the diver’s vocational focus. Specific resources for assessment Access to a complete range of diving, safety and accessory equipment; and a dive platform. |
Range Statement
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. |
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Platforms may include: |
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Open water environment includes: |
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Diving equipment may include: |
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Inspecting diving equipment may include: |
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Emergency resources may include: |
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Incidents may include: |
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Medium includes: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.