Perform underwater work in the aquaculture sector

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 7:34 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
SFIDIV306

State Code
OAR70

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

Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform underwater dive work in aquaculture environments, including entering and leaving the water safely, undertaking maintenance on culture, holding or other structures and vessels, using basic hand tools and auxiliary devices, restraining and lifting loads, and conducting underwater searches.This 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 make a judgement 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 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. Maintain structures, vessels and equipment

2.1 Inspect and assess the condition of culture or holding structures and report any required action to the supervisor
2.2 Inspect and assess the condition of associated vessels, structures, plant and equipment and report any required action to the supervisor
2.3 Undertake appropriate maintenance according to industry or licensing body instructions and health and safety 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 correct signs and signals during winch operations 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 load being lifted
3.4 Use and secure lifting bags to raise loads
3.5 Restrain the load 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 operations safely
4.3 Inspect tools and devices 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
WI718	SFIDIVE315A	Perform underwater work in the aquaculture sector	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BEI5	SFI30119	Certificate III in Aquaculture	Qualification
AE357	SFISS00041	Aquaculture Diver Skill Set	Skill set