Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

DEFWDV026 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Dive using surface-supplied breathing apparatus (SSBA) in open water to 30 metres

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFWDV026 - Dive using surface-supplied breathing apparatus (SSBA) in open water to 30 metres
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Operate a surface-supply panel
  • Ensure surface-supply panel and associated equipment is in date and serviceable
       
Element: Connect main and reserve breathing gas supplies and confirm supply
       
Element: Check seals and connections for integrity, correct function and correct line up
       
Element: Ensure each umbilical from the surface-supply panel is safely connected to a diver’s helmet
       
Element: Perform routine user level maintenance on surface-supply panel
       
Element: Conduct surface-supply panel post-dive inspections and serviceability checks and report defects, as required, in accordance with manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
       
Element: Conduct SSBAdive operations
  • Participate in developing a dive plan and risk assessment for SSBA dive operation using industry approved decompression tables in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Select, inspect, fit and test SSBA in accordance with manufacturer specifications and ensure independent equipment check prior to diving
       
Element: Conduct dive/s using SSBA and demonstrate dive contingencies in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Undertake tender duties in an SSBA diving operation according to organisational procedures
       
Element: Complete SSBA equipment post-dive serviceability checks in accordance with manufacturer specifications and report defects, as required, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Re-stow surface-supply panel and SSBA equipment in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Perform open water diving operations using SSBA
  • Perform entry and exit techniques at the assigned entry and exit points
       
Element: Undertake open water SSBA diving operations to a maximum depth of 30 metres according to dive plan
       
Element: Manage descent and ascent in accordance with dive plan and dive operations manual
       
Element: Follow decompression and emergency procedures according to dive plan and dive operations manual
       
Element: Establish and maintain effective communication with surface and dive team
       
Element: Transmit and receive messages using electronic communications devices in accordance with dive plan and communication protocols
       
Element: Identify and manage dive-specific emergencies and problems
  • Identify and respond to hazards in accordance with the emergency response plan, dive plan and risk assessment
       
Element: Recognise signs and symptoms of diving-related illnesses in self and others and take corrective action immediately in accordance with dive plan and safety procedures
       
Element: Manage umbilical to avoid entanglement and resolve entanglement issues promptly
       
Element: Maintain spatial awareness in low visibility conditions and recover promptly when balance is lost
       
Element: Recognise potential and escalating problems and report to supervisor
       
Element: Follow instructions of supervisor promptly to resolve problems and report outcomes of actions taken
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Ensure surface-supply panel and associated equipment is in date and serviceable 
 
 
 
 
 
Participate in developing a dive plan and risk assessment for SSBA dive operation using industry approved decompression tables in accordance with organisational procedures 
 
 
 
 
 
Perform entry and exit techniques at the assigned entry and exit points 
 
 
 
 
 
Identify and respond to hazards in accordance with the emergency response plan, dive plan and risk assessment 
 
 
 
 
 

Forms

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