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Perform breath-hold diving operations

Perform breath-hold diving operations

Unit of competency
National Code
SFIFSH302
State Code
OAR58
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
050701 - Aquaculture
Original Release Date
21/10/2019
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to dive from either a vessel or from shore using breath-holding techniques to perform work in the fishing or aquaculture sectors of the seafood industry. It requires the ability to plan systems, procedures and contingencies, identify hazards, check and use equipment, descend and ascend using breath-holding techniques and maintain diving equipment components. The unit applies to individuals who use basic diving techniques to perform work in the fishing or aquaculture sectors. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for dive
  • 1.1 Plan dive, systems and procedures and work schedule including hazard identification and contingencies according to workplace proceduresand industry diving guidelines
  • 1.2 Check equipment to confirm suitability for planned work and serviceability
  • 1.3 Brief diving assistant or observer on procedures to be used during diving operation as required
2. Perform work during a breath-hold dive
  • 2.1 Enter water and make a descent to the required depth according to industry diving guidelines
  • 2.2 Use personal and safety equipment to establish working environment
  • 2.3 Perform work tasks underwater according to dive plan
  • 2.4 Monitor signs and symptoms of injury, including other information relevant to the situation, on a continuous basis and use to assess own physical condition
  • 2.5 Make ascent from the dive and access the shore or vessel according to industry diving guidelines
3. Employ techniques that reduce underwater hazards
  • 3.1 Assess occupational hazards that cause injury or harm and take action to remove or minimise hazards according to dive plan
  • 3.2 Ensure dive procedures are according to dive plan
  • 3.3 Devise and implement systems and procedures to reduce hazards
4. Complete post-dive activities
  • 4.1 Perform post-dive checks on equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Maintain components of diving equipment, ensuring they are working efficiently and safely
  • 4.3 Clean, dry and stow equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Complete records in a legible manner and forward to supervisor, industry or regulatory body, or store as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI721 SFIFISH312A Perform breath-hold diving operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEI7 SFI30219 Certificate III in Fishing Operations Qualification
BEI4 SFI20219 Certificate II in Fishing Operations Qualification