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Navigate prescribed routes underwater

Navigate prescribed routes underwater

Unit of competency
National Code
SISOSCB004
State Code
OBE83
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
25
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to utilise a range of techniques to navigate underwater during any type of SCUBA diving activity.It applies to dive leaders, usually known as divemasters, or instructors and to assistant instructors who use these skills when leading participants in 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 underwater navigation.
  • 1.1. Interpret any available waterway charts and publications, appropriate for the dive site.
  • 1.2. Complete surface observations to assist with navigation throughout the dive.
  • 1.3. Select navigation equipment, set compass bearing and determine navigation roles with dive buddy.
  • 1.4. Descend facing toward direction of initial underwater travel to orientate position.
2. Navigate underwater.
  • 2.1. Use compass and other instruments to track and maintain underwater direction and course.
  • 2.2. Follow underwater patterns of travel to maintain course.
  • 2.3. Utilise underwater features to fix position and maintain direction and course.
  • 2.4. Utilise techniques to measure distance travelled to fix position and maintain course.
  • 2.5. Surface if necessary to verify location and reset direction of travel.
  • 2.6. Log dive site locations for future dives.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6450 SISOSCB304A Navigate prescribed routes underwater Unit of competency