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

SFIDIVE314A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform compression chamber diving operations

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SFIDIVE314A - Perform compression chamber diving operations
Description This unit of competency involves performing a compression chamber diving operation. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Therefore it will be necessary to check with the relevant state or territory regulators for current licensing, legislative or regulatory requirements before undertaking this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Completion of this and other diving units may lead to further accreditation in occupational diving by industry and/or regulatory authorities. Check with the relevant industry or regulatory body for specific requirements. All enterprise or workplace procedures and activities are carried out according to relevant government regulations, licensing and other compliance requirements, including occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines, and maritime and occupational diver codes of practice and procedures. Equipment operation, maintenance, repairs and calibrations are undertaken in a safe manner that conforms to manufacturer instructions. Appropriate personal protectiveequipment (PPE) is selected, checked, used and maintained.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites HLTFA311A Apply first aid
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: Apply knowledge of compression chamber theory when using a chamber
  • The layout and functions of compression chambers are accurately identified
  • The uses and limitations of compression chambers are fully understood
  • Therapeutic tables are understood and employed when using a compression chamber
       
Element: Perform a compression chamber dive to 50 metres
  • A compression chamber dive to 50 metres is undertaken using a built-in breathing system to breathe oxygen at a maximum depth of 10 metres
  • The effects of a high-pressure environment on dexterity and comprehension are understood, associated hazards identified and appropriate risk control measures taken
       


Evidence Required

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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 evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

undertake a chamber dive to 50 metres using a built-in breathing system

perform appropriate tests relevant to chamber dives

Assessment must confirm knowledge of:

compression chambers

nitrogen narcosis

safety procedures

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace or in a simulated work environment.

Resources may include:

compression chamber with built-in breathing system and other associated equipment

communication system

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested:

observation of practical demonstration

written or oral short-answer testing

practical exercises

project work

Guidance information for assessment

This unit may be assessed holistically with other diving units.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Required skills include:

recognising symptoms and effects of nitrogen narcosis

performing post-dive cleaning and maintenance

performing simple comprehension or dexterity tests

preparing a chamber prior to a dive

undertaking a chamber dive to 50 metres using a built-in breathing system to breathe oxygen at a maximum depth of 10 metres

undertaking a psychological test at the surface and at 50 metres in a compression chamber

Literacy skills to perform comprehension or dexterity tests

numeracy skills to perform comprehension or dexterity tests

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes:

layout, functions, uses and limitations of compression chambers

safety procedures in relation to compression chambers

symptoms and effects of nitrogen narcosis

the effects of physiological and environmental changes on a person in a compression chamber

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant government regulations, licensing and other compliance requirements may include:

business or workplace operations, policies and practices

maritime and occupational diving operations, and safety at sea

OHS hazard identification, risk assessment and control

OHS guidelines may include:

appropriate workplace provision of first aid kits

codes of practice, regulations and/or guidance notes which may apply in a jurisdiction or industry sector

enterprise-specific OHS procedures, policies or standards

hazard and risk assessment of workplace, maintenance activities and control measures

induction or training of staff in relevant OHS procedures and/or requirements to allow them to carry out their duties in a safe manner

OHS training register

safe systems and procedures for outdoor work, including protection from solar radiation, confined space entry and the protection of people in the workplace

systems and procedures for the safe maintenance of property, machinery and equipment, including hydraulics and exposed moving parts

the appropriate use, maintenance and storage of PPE

PPE may include.

buoyancy vest or personal floatation device (PFD)

personal locator beacon or Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)

protective outdoor clothing for tropical conditions

sun protection (e.g. sun hat, sunscreen and sunglasses)

Compression chamber may include:

single-lock

transportable

twin-lock

Limitations may include:

equipment backup

gas supplies:

oxygen

air

mixed gases

layout

size

transportability

Therapeutic tables may include:

Royal Navy

US Navy

Hazards may include:

anxiety

claustrophobia

hallucinations

loss of dexterity

narcosis

overconfidence

panic

task fixation

Risk control may include:

briefing

emergency procedures

qualified diver

supervisor

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
The layout and functions of compression chambers are accurately identified 
The uses and limitations of compression chambers are fully understood 
Therapeutic tables are understood and employed when using a compression chamber 
A compression chamber dive to 50 metres is undertaken using a built-in breathing system to breathe oxygen at a maximum depth of 10 metres 
The effects of a high-pressure environment on dexterity and comprehension are understood, associated hazards identified and appropriate risk control measures taken 

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