Required skills

communication and teamwork skills to inform progress with buddy and determine roles throughout underwater navigation activity

problemsolving skills to

determine direction using a compass and or natural phenomena

measure and calculate distance using standard methods

follow a prescribed route in open water

numeracy skills to set compass bearings measure distance and record information to support safe underwater navigation

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the site to enable initial response to emergencies and personal health care

Required knowledge

legislation organisational policies and procedures and industry technical and safety criteria to enable safe conduct of all underwater navigation activities

features operation and usage of navigation equipment to measure distance and direction

weather and environmental information to interpret forecast and conditions and their effect on the activity

hazards and risks associated with navigating in open water to a depth of metres

underwater communication systems such as signs and signals used to communicate with buddy

emergency first aid and rescue procedures appropriate to the location to ensure risk minimisation to self and group

minimal impact interactions and techniques to minimise negative impact on aquatic animal and plant life

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

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

Evidence of the following is essential

measures distances and determines and maintains direction underwater using both compass and natural phenomena to navigate a straight line

negotiates hazards and risks associated with underwater navigation and minimises negative impact on aquatic animal and plant life

evaluates and reflects on navigation performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple underwater navigation activities to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

an open water SCUBA dive site

a suitable buddy to participate in underwater navigation activity

a suitable diving boat if required

SCUBA navigation and recovery equipment

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of the planning and review process

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of a range of standard methods for measuring distance and processes to determine and maintain direction throughout underwater navigation

observation of safe participation and communication with buddy during activity

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

Industry has determined that this unit must be assessed with the following unit or units

SISOSCBA SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of metres

SISOSCB301A SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

Standard methods for measuring distance may include:

Direction may include:

Hazards may include:

Risks may include:

Industry technical and safety criteria may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Navigation equipment may include:

Roles may include:

Natural phenomena may include:

Direction indicators may include:

Relevant aspects may include: