Required skills

planning and organising skills to

prepare and follow wreck profile and dive plan

select specific wreck diving equipment

problemsolving skills to

locate and navigate wreck site

negotiate hazards and risks

numeracy skills to calculate air supply and penetration limits for wreck dive

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 wreck diving activities

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

selection use and maintenance of wreck dive equipment characteristics and technology and factors affecting appropriate selection of equipment

wreck diving specific technical knowledge such as penetration diving navigation and use of lighting underwater

hazards and risks commonly associated with wreck diving at a depth of metres

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

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

applies relevant process to plan safe wreck dives including calculating air supply and penetration limits and selecting wreck diving equipment

participates in penetration diving of a wreck while negotiating wreck hazards and risks according to industry technical and safety criteria relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures

evaluates and reflects on own wreck diving performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple wreck dives t to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

resources and information to prepare a profile of the wreck plan wreck dive and select equipment

a suitable open water dive site with an appropriate wreck to a maximum depth of metres

SCUBA diving and wreck diving 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 with evidence of reference to resources

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of minimal impact wreck diving hazards and risks

observation of use and maintenance of wreck diving equipment

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

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

SISOSCBA Complete dives off boats

SISOSCB309A Complete dives off boats.

Profile may include:

Wreck dive plan may include:

Industry technical and safety criteria may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Wreck diving hazards may include:

Risks may include:

Equipment may include:

Relevant aspects may include: