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SCUBA dive from boats

SCUBA dive from boats

Unit of competency
National Code
SISOSCB002
State Code
OBE85
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/09/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2019
Field of Education
092101 - Sport And Recreation Activities
Original Release Date
13/12/2019
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare for and complete SCUBA dives using techniques that are specific to diving from boats.The unit only covers the skills and knowledge directly related to diving from boats and not those required to operate or navigate the boat.It applies to dive leaders, usually known as divemasters, or instructors and to assistant instructors who use these skills when leading participants during SCUBA diving activities. Leadership skills are provided in complementary units.This unit applies to any type of organisation that delivers SCUBA diving activities and dive instruction including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for boat dives.
  • 1.1. Waterproof and pack food, clothing, personal and other resources according to access requirements during activity.
  • 1.2. Stow and secure personal resources and equipment to ensure safety of party members and crew.
  • 1.3. Confirm boating safety and emergency response procedures and location of emergency equipment.
  • 1.4. Confirm protocols for communications between divers, buddy and crew, and use correct boat terminology throughout all activities.
  • 1.5. Fit and adjust SCUBA equipment and exposure suit to self in appropriate location in readiness for dive, accounting for space restrictions.
  • 1.6. Participate in pre-dive roll call.
2. Complete boat dives.
  • 2.1. Enter and exit water from designated area.
  • 2.2. Safely approach, and negotiate obstacles and hazards to minimise risk of injury when entering and exiting the water.
  • 2.3. Utilise techniques to enter and exit the water according to boat type, sea conditions and own ability.
  • 2.4. Signal buddy and boat crew and check security of equipment before descent and when re-entering boat.
  • 2.5. Utilise boat lines to assist with equipment, descent, ascent and access to boat.
  • 2.6. Re-enter boat and stow and secure personal resources and equipment for return journey.
  • 2.7. Participate in post-dive roll call.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6455 SISOSCB309A Complete dives off boats Unit of competency