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Undertake emergency procedures in SCUBA diving operations

Undertake emergency procedures in SCUBA diving operations

Unit of competency
National Code
SFIDIV305
State Code
OAR72
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/10/2019
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
21/10/2019
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform surface and in-water standby diver activities, provide assistance in an emergency situation and perform a self-rescue ascent during occupational self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA) diving operations. The unit applies to individuals who work as occupational divers in the seafood industry, which includes performing the duties of standby diver and providing assistance in emergency situations.Occupational licensing, legislative and certification requirements apply to this unit but vary according to state/territory requirements. Occupational diving is regulated independently by each state and territory work health and safety authority. Users are advised to check with the relevant authority to confirm current requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Perform surface standby SCUBA diver activities
  • 1.1 Ensure surface standby-diver activities during operations conform to appropriate emergency and rescue procedures and equipment used
  • 1.2 Maintain a state of readiness to ensure prompt action in the event of an emergency at all times
2. Perform in-water standby SCUBA diver activities
  • 2.1 Ensure in-water standby-diver activities conform to appropriate emergency or rescue procedures and equipment used
  • 2.2 Maintain communication lines with the surface team to ensure all necessary rescue action is undertaken
3. Assist in SCUBA emergency situations
  • 3.1 Give assistance in the recovery of an unconscious or injured diver from the surface to dry land or the deck of a dive platform in a manner that prevents further injury
  • 3.2 Manage ascent in an emergency situation by controlling buoyancy, while identifying an emergency situation where shedding weights may be necessary
  • 3.3 Assess the needs of a diving casualty and provide first aid as required
  • 3.4 Assist in the treatment of diving-related health conditions and illnesses
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI716 SFIDIVE313A Undertake emergency procedures in diving operations using SCUBA Unit of competency