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

SFIDIV303 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform diving operations using SCUBA

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SFIDIV303 - Perform diving operations using SCUBA
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA) to dive to a maximum depth of 30 metres and complete occupational post-dive activities. It includes the ability to check and prepare equipment, prepare a dive plan, carry out an open water SCUBA dive and complete post-dive equipment checks.This unit applies to individuals who work as occupational divers in the seafood industry undertaking tasks in collecting or tending aquatic animals, cleaning and maintenance, environmental surveys, retrieval and water sampling and pest control during diving operations.Occupational licensing, legislative and certification requirements apply to this unit but vary according to state/territory requirements. Occupational diving is regulated independently by each state and territory work health and safety authority. Users are advised to check with the relevant authority to confirm current requirements.
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: Prepare for SCUBA diving operations
  • Select, check and prepare equipment for a SCUBA diving operation
  • Ensure defective equipment is marked and removed from service by the person in charge of the diving operation
  • Don personal protective equipment and diving equipment appropriate to the type and duration of the dive in the correct sequence
  • Plan dive, select and check necessary tools, and conduct a risk assessment
  • Ensure the dive is recorded by the person in charge of the diving operation
       
Element: Perform open water SCUBA diving operations
  • Undertake open water SCUBA diving operations to a maximum depth of 30 metres according to accepted industry occupational diving guidelines
  • Follow decompression and emergency procedures according to industry occupational diving guidelines
  • Undertake tender duties in a SCUBA operation according to industry occupational diving guidelines
  • Establish and maintain effective communication with surface and dive team
       
Element: Maintain an effective work relationship in a dive team
  • Maintain effective teamwork during dive operations
  • Follow routine instructions according to dive plan and directions from team members
       
Element: Complete activities after SCUBA dive
  • Remove personal protective equipment and diving equipment on completion of the SCUBA diving operation
  • Carry out post-dive equipment checks and report faults
  • Decontaminate, clean and store equipment according to workplace procedures
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Select, check and prepare equipment for a SCUBA diving operation 
Ensure defective equipment is marked and removed from service by the person in charge of the diving operation 
Don personal protective equipment and diving equipment appropriate to the type and duration of the dive in the correct sequence 
Plan dive, select and check necessary tools, and conduct a risk assessment 
Ensure the dive is recorded by the person in charge of the diving operation 
Undertake open water SCUBA diving operations to a maximum depth of 30 metres according to accepted industry occupational diving guidelines 
Follow decompression and emergency procedures according to industry occupational diving guidelines 
Undertake tender duties in a SCUBA operation according to industry occupational diving guidelines 
Establish and maintain effective communication with surface and dive team 
Maintain effective teamwork during dive operations 
Follow routine instructions according to dive plan and directions from team members 
Remove personal protective equipment and diving equipment on completion of the SCUBA diving operation 
Carry out post-dive equipment checks and report faults 
Decontaminate, clean and store equipment according to workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

SFIDIV303 - Perform diving operations using SCUBA
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SFIDIV303 - Perform diving operations using SCUBA

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