Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and perform deep dives to between 18 and 40 metres, taking into account hazards and potential deep diving risks.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to current or aspiring dive guides or instructors working in controlled open water dive environments to a maximum depth of 40 metres.
This may include those working for private dive schools or companies operating at coastal sites or through holiday resorts.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
SISOSCB301A SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
1. Plan for a deep dive. |
1.1. Prepare deep diving plans and ensure physiological and psychological well being according to industry technical and safety criteria , relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures . 1.2. Access information on the dive site and identify potential hazards and physics and physiology associated with the deep dive and implement procedures to minimise risks . 1.3. Identify symptoms, prevention and treatment for potential deep diving risks, according to industry technical and safety criteria. 1.4. Access relevant sources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information to determine dive plan. 1.5. Establish a communication system to use with buddy and other participants while deep diving. |
2. Select and use deep dive equipment. |
2.1. Select deep dive equipment according to diver's needs and characteristics . 2.2. Assess equipment for safety and suitability and adjust and fit to ensure personal comfort. 2.3. Use and maintain dive equipment according to industry technical and safety criteria, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 2.4. Calculate no-decompression times according to industry technical and safety criteria. |
3. Perform deep dives. |
3.1. Demonstrate controlled descents and ascents using reference as a tactile and or visual guide. 3.2. Participate in exercises at depth to demonstrate impairment effects of nitrogen narcosis, pressure changes and colour absorption. 3.3. Negotiate deep dive hazards and risks and perform safe dive according to dive plan and industry technical and safety criteria. 3.4. Undertake a 3 minute safety stop at 5 metres on ascents and ensure ascent rate does not exceed 18 metres per minute. |
4. Evaluate deep dives. |
4.1. Evaluate relevant aspects of the deep dive. 4.2. Identify improvements for future deep diving experiences. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure participation in multiple SCUBA deep diving activities to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance. Assessment must also ensure access to:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
Assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Deep diving plan may include: |
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Industry technical and safety criteria may include: |
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Relevant legislation may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Hazards may include: |
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Physics and physiology may include |
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Risks may include: |
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Relevant sources may include: |
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Weather and environmental information may include: |
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Deep dive equipment may include: |
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Diver's needs and characteristics may include: |
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Relevant aspects may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Outdoor Recreation
Competency Field
SCUBA