Unit of competency Outline
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Work effectively as a diver in the seafood industry
Work effectively as a diver in the seafood industry
Unit of competency
National Code
SFIDIVE301B
SFIDIVE301B
State Code
D9170
D9170
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/02/2012
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
29/02/2012
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency covers the basic knowledge and skills relating to dive industry structures, diving principles and diving occupational health and safety (OHS) practices that an individual needs to work effectively as an occupational diver in the seafood industry, including public aquaria and other live holding facilities.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Therefore it will be necessary to check with the relevant state or territory regulators for current licensing, legislative or regulatory requirements before undertaking this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Apply knowledge of the roles of industry, government bodies and qualifications for diving operations
- 1.1. Roles of a diver in the seafood industry and diving qualifications are understood and complied with.
- 1.2. The roles of industry, government bodies and various diving qualifications relating to diving work are identified and applied to diving work.
2. Apply anatomy, diving physics and physiology principles when performing dives
- 2.1. The relationship between the pressure, volume and temperatures of gas, and the implications of this relationship for the physical condition of divers, are understood and applied to diving work.
- 2.2. Partial pressure, solubility of gases, the behaviour of light and sound under water and buoyancy principles are understood and applied to diving work.
3. Follow OHS procedures in diving operations
- 3.1. Guidelines and regulatory requirements for OHS in diving operations are understood and complied with.
- 3.2. The needs of a diving casualty are identified and the correct procedures are applied.
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.
Relevant government regulations, licensing and other compliance requirements may include:
business or workplace operations, policies and practices
ecologically sustainable development (ESD) principles, environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control
fisheries or aquaculture regulations, permits and licences
health and welfare of aquatic animals
Indigenous land rights and cultural activities
maritime and occupational diving operations, safety at sea and pollution control
OHS hazard identification, risk assessment and control.
OHS guidelines may include:
appropriate workplace provision of first aid kits
codes of practice, regulations and/or guidance notes which may apply in a jurisdiction or industry sector
enterprise-specific OHS procedures, policies or standards
hazard and risk assessment of workplace, maintenance activities and control measures
induction or training of staff and contractors in relevant OHS procedures and/or requirements to allow them to carry out their duties in a safe manner
OHS training register
safe lifting, carrying and handling techniques
safe systems and procedures for outdoor work, including protection from solar radiation, confined space entry and the protection of people in the workplace
systems and procedures for the safe maintenance of property, machinery and equipment, including hydraulics and exposed moving parts
the appropriate use, maintenance and storage of PPE.
ESD principles may include:
improving energy efficiency
increasing use of renewable, recyclable and recoverable resource
managing environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control
protecting native and protected flora and fauna, marine or land parks or areas, adhering to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES), the Ramsar Convention, World Heritage and other international treaties for which Australia is a signatory
reducing emissions of greenhouse gases
reducing energy use
reducing use of non-renewable resources.
PPE may include:
buoyancy vest or personal floatation device (PFD)
personal locator beacon or Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)
sun protection (e.g. sun hat, sunscreen and sunglasses)
Roles may include:
act as standby
supervise other divers
support aquaculture operations
support vessel maintenance
support wild catch fishing operations, including ornamental species
undertake cleaning and maintenance of aquaculture or holding facilities, including public aquaria.
Qualifications may include:
ADAS
industry
recreational.
Physical condition may include:
bite
decompression sickness and predisposing factors
hyperventilation
hypothermia
lung or eardrum barotrauma
near drowning, drowning and saltwater fever
poisoning and toxicity:
carbon monoxide
carbon dioxide
oxygen
stings and wounds inflicted by marine animals
shocks from bleeding
squeezes.
Applied may include:
Archimedes' Principle
Boyle's Law
Charles' Laws
Dalton's Law
Henry's Law
calculations.
Identified may include:
advised by a third party
directly.
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.
Relevant government regulations, licensing and other compliance requirements may include:
business or workplace operations, policies and practices
ecologically sustainable development (ESD) principles, environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control
fisheries or aquaculture regulations, permits and licences
health and welfare of aquatic animals
Indigenous land rights and cultural activities
maritime and occupational diving operations, safety at sea and pollution control
OHS hazard identification, risk assessment and control.
OHS guidelines may include:
appropriate workplace provision of first aid kits
codes of practice, regulations and/or guidance notes which may apply in a jurisdiction or industry sector
enterprise-specific OHS procedures, policies or standards
hazard and risk assessment of workplace, maintenance activities and control measures
induction or training of staff and contractors in relevant OHS procedures and/or requirements to allow them to carry out their duties in a safe manner
OHS training register
safe lifting, carrying and handling techniques
safe systems and procedures for outdoor work, including protection from solar radiation, confined space entry and the protection of people in the workplace
systems and procedures for the safe maintenance of property, machinery and equipment, including hydraulics and exposed moving parts
the appropriate use, maintenance and storage of PPE.
ESD principles may include:
improving energy efficiency
increasing use of renewable, recyclable and recoverable resource
managing environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control
protecting native and protected flora and fauna, marine or land parks or areas, adhering to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES), the Ramsar Convention, World Heritage and other international treaties for which Australia is a signatory
reducing emissions of greenhouse gases
reducing energy use
reducing use of non-renewable resources.
PPE may include:
buoyancy vest or personal floatation device (PFD)
personal locator beacon or Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)
sun protection (e.g. sun hat, sunscreen and sunglasses)
Roles may include:
act as standby
supervise other divers
support aquaculture operations
support vessel maintenance
support wild catch fishing operations, including ornamental species
undertake cleaning and maintenance of aquaculture or holding facilities, including public aquaria.
Qualifications may include:
ADAS
industry
recreational.
Physical condition may include:
bite
decompression sickness and predisposing factors
hyperventilation
hypothermia
lung or eardrum barotrauma
near drowning, drowning and saltwater fever
poisoning and toxicity:
carbon monoxide
carbon dioxide
oxygen
stings and wounds inflicted by marine animals
shocks from bleeding
squeezes.
Applied may include:
Archimedes' Principle
Boyle's Law
Charles' Laws
Dalton's Law
Henry's Law
calculations.
Identified may include:
advised by a third party
directly.
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.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
assess the needs of a diving casualty and provide first aid as required
assist in the treatment of diving-related health conditions and illnesses
complete calculations accurately relating to depth, pressure, temperature, gases and buoyancy
comply with regulations and industry standards relating to occupational diving
follow OHS requirements for diving operations.
Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
first aid principles as they relate to diving-related conditions, illnesses and accidents
hazards associated with diving
regulations, Australian standards and industry standards related to diving
the advantages and limitations of the use of gases
the laws and principles relating to depth, pressure, temperature, gases and buoyancy
the statutory requirements for OHS in diving operations
the use and effect of gases.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace or in a simulated work environment.
Resources may include:
current first aid manuals
manuals relating to the various regulations and codes of practice
relevant diving equipment
suitable dive sites.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of practical demonstration
practical exercises
project work
written or oral short-answer testing.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed holistically with other diving units.
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.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
assess the needs of a diving casualty and provide first aid as required
assist in the treatment of diving-related health conditions and illnesses
complete calculations accurately relating to depth, pressure, temperature, gases and buoyancy
comply with regulations and industry standards relating to occupational diving
follow OHS requirements for diving operations.
Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
first aid principles as they relate to diving-related conditions, illnesses and accidents
hazards associated with diving
regulations, Australian standards and industry standards related to diving
the advantages and limitations of the use of gases
the laws and principles relating to depth, pressure, temperature, gases and buoyancy
the statutory requirements for OHS in diving operations
the use and effect of gases.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace or in a simulated work environment.
Resources may include:
current first aid manuals
manuals relating to the various regulations and codes of practice
relevant diving equipment
suitable dive sites.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of practical demonstration
practical exercises
project work
written or oral short-answer testing.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed holistically with other diving units.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S4186 | SFIDIVE301A | Work effectively as a diver in the seafood industry | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI722 | SFIDIVE309A | Work effectively as a diver in the seafood industry | Unit of competency |
