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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for dive
   • Plan dive, systems and procedures and work schedule including hazard identification and contingencies according to workplace proceduresand industry diving guidelines
   • Check equipment to confirm suitability for planned work and serviceability
   • Brief diving assistant or observer on procedures to be used during diving operation as required
2. Perform work during a breath-hold dive
   • Enter water and make a descent to the required depth according to industry diving guidelines
   • Use personal and safety equipment to establish working environment
   • Perform work tasks underwater according to dive plan
   • Monitor signs and symptoms of injury, including other information relevant to the situation, on a continuous basis and use to assess own physical condition
   • Make ascent from the dive and access the shore or vessel according to industry diving guidelines
3. Employ techniques that reduce underwater hazards
   • Assess occupational hazards that cause injury or harm and take action to remove or minimise hazards according to dive plan
   • Ensure dive procedures are according to dive plan
   • Devise and implement systems and procedures to reduce hazards
4. Complete post-dive activities
   • Perform post-dive checks on equipment according to workplace procedures
   • Maintain components of diving equipment, ensuring they are working efficiently and safely
   • Clean, dry and stow equipment according to workplace procedures
   • Complete records in a legible manner and forward to supervisor, industry or regulatory body, or store as required
   • Plan dive, systems and procedures and work schedule including hazard identification and contingencies according to workplace proceduresand industry diving guidelines
   • Check equipment to confirm suitability for planned work and serviceability
   • Brief diving assistant or observer on procedures to be used during diving operation as required