This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

ability to dive

make oral presentations

make underwater field notes and sketches

measure instruments

take photographs

write reports

Required Knowledge

basic architecture of piers and bridges

basic mechanics

dive physics

dive equipment

general occupationaldiving safety awareness

oceanography

relevant references and Australian Standards

work hazards

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to assist in providing information for an inspection report to carry and secure the equipment throughout the dive and to work safely throughout the operation

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated conducting an inspection task requiring angular and linear measurements on one of the following

pierbridge assessment is to be constructed around the examination of an existing pierbridge requiring some expedient reinforcement to make fit for operational use

ships hull assessment is to be constructed around a sonar dome housing inspection and pokerfeeler gauge surveys

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the ocean supported by questioning on shore or aboard vessels

When practicable assessment should relate to the divers vocational focus

Assessment should be conducted over a time frame that allows for the safe demonstration of competency

Specific resources for assessment

Access to a complete range of diving safety and accessory equipment and inspection equipment

Target may include:

Worksite data may include :

Inspection equipment may include:

Action to remove/reduce the risk may include:

Visual imagery may include:

Report may include: