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Perform underwater work in the wild catch sector

Perform underwater work in the wild catch sector

Unit of competency
National Code
SFIDIV307
State Code
OAR69
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
050799 - Fisheries Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
21/10/2019
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform underwater dive work in wild catch environments, including entering and leaving the water safely, harvesting seafood and other aquatic products, using basic hand tools and auxiliary devices, restraining and lifting loads, and conducting underwater searches.The unit applies to individuals who work as occupational divers in the aquaculture sector of the seafood industry.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. Enter and leave the water
  • 1.1 Consult crew and consider prevailing weather and water conditions when assessing the safety of diving operations, and decide on whether to continue the dive
  • 1.2 Ensure that procedures during the dive, and when entering or leaving the water from the dive platform meet diving guidelines and are according to normal dive practices
  • 1.3 Use signals to the dive platform before descent and following ascent according to normal dive practices
2. Harvest and land seafood catch
  • 2.1 Identify and harvest targeted seafood and other aquatic products legally and safely
  • 2.2 Handle catch to maintain maximum quality and according to workplace and industry operating procedures
  • 2.3 Land catch according to workplace and industry operating procedures
3. Assist in lifting and handling
  • 3.1 Recognise the limitations and suitability of winches with hydraulic and air motors for use on the surface and underwater when undertaking winching operations
  • 3.2 Use the correct signs and signals during winch operations so as to communicate effectively with crew
  • 3.3 Select and rig lifting equipment and ropes of the correct type and safe working load using the correct mechanical advantage for the catch being lifted
  • 3.4 Use and secure lifting bags to raise catch
  • 3.5 Restrain the catch so that ascent is controlled
  • 3.6 Inspect and maintain slings, ropes and lifting bags and carry out pre- and post-dive checks on lifting devices
4. Use basic hand tools and auxiliary devices underwater
  • 4.1 Use a range of hand tools to complete simple tasks underwater
  • 4.2 Use auxiliary devices in underwater catch operations safely
  • 4.3 Inspect tools for defects, maintain and store after use or set aside for repair
5. Conduct underwater searches
  • 5.1 Use a range of underwater search and survey techniques to locate targeted items
  • 5.2 Maintain signals while conducting underwater search
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI719 SFIDIVE316A Perform underwater work in the wild catch sector Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEI7 SFI30219 Certificate III in Fishing Operations Qualification
AE360 SFISS00042 Wild Harvest Diver Skill Set Skill set