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

SFIDIV305 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Undertake emergency procedures in SCUBA diving operations

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency SFIDIV305 - Undertake emergency procedures in SCUBA diving operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform surface and in-water standby diver activities, provide assistance in an emergency situation and perform a self-rescue ascent during occupational self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA) diving operations. The unit applies to individuals who work as occupational divers in the seafood industry, which includes performing the duties of standby diver and providing assistance in emergency situations.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: Perform surface standby SCUBA diver activities
  • Ensure surface standby-diver activities during operations conform to appropriate emergency and rescue procedures and equipment used
  • Maintain a state of readiness to ensure prompt action in the event of an emergency at all times
       
Element: Perform in-water standby SCUBA diver activities
  • Ensure in-water standby-diver activities conform to appropriate emergency or rescue procedures and equipment used
  • Maintain communication lines with the surface team to ensure all necessary rescue action is undertaken
       
Element: Assist in SCUBA emergency situations
  • Give assistance in the recovery of an unconscious or injured diver from the surface to dry land or the deck of a dive platform in a manner that prevents further injury
  • Manage ascent in an emergency situation by controlling buoyancy, while identifying an emergency situation where shedding weights may be necessary
  • Assess the needs of a diving casualty and provide first aid as required
  • Assist in the treatment of diving-related health conditions and illnesses
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
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
Ensure surface standby-diver activities during operations conform to appropriate emergency and rescue procedures and equipment used 
Maintain a state of readiness to ensure prompt action in the event of an emergency at all times 
Ensure in-water standby-diver activities conform to appropriate emergency or rescue procedures and equipment used 
Maintain communication lines with the surface team to ensure all necessary rescue action is undertaken 
Give assistance in the recovery of an unconscious or injured diver from the surface to dry land or the deck of a dive platform in a manner that prevents further injury 
Manage ascent in an emergency situation by controlling buoyancy, while identifying an emergency situation where shedding weights may be necessary 
Assess the needs of a diving casualty and provide first aid as required 
Assist in the treatment of diving-related health conditions and illnesses 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

SFIDIV305 - Undertake emergency procedures in SCUBA diving operations
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