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

SFIFSH302 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform breath-hold diving operations

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SFIFSH302 - Perform breath-hold diving operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to dive from either a vessel or from shore using breath-holding techniques to perform work in the fishing or aquaculture sectors of the seafood industry. It requires the ability to plan systems, procedures and contingencies, identify hazards, check and use equipment, descend and ascend using breath-holding techniques and maintain diving equipment components. The unit applies to individuals who use basic diving techniques to perform work in the fishing or aquaculture sectors. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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 dive
  • Plan dive, systems and procedures and work schedule including hazard identification and contingencies according to workplace proceduresand industry diving guidelines
  • Check equipment to confirm suitability for planned work and serviceability
  • Brief diving assistant or observer on procedures to be used during diving operation as required
       
Element: Perform work during a breath-hold dive
  • Enter water and make a descent to the required depth according to industry diving guidelines
  • Use personal and safety equipment to establish working environment
  • Perform work tasks underwater according to dive plan
  • Monitor signs and symptoms of injury, including other information relevant to the situation, on a continuous basis and use to assess own physical condition
  • Make ascent from the dive and access the shore or vessel according to industry diving guidelines
       
Element: Employ techniques that reduce underwater hazards
  • Assess occupational hazards that cause injury or harm and take action to remove or minimise hazards according to dive plan
  • Ensure dive procedures are according to dive plan
  • Devise and implement systems and procedures to reduce hazards
       
Element: Complete post-dive activities
  • Perform post-dive checks on equipment according to workplace procedures
  • Maintain components of diving equipment, ensuring they are working efficiently and safely
  • Clean, dry and stow equipment according to workplace procedures
  • Complete records in a legible manner and forward to supervisor, industry or regulatory body, or store as required
  • Plan dive, systems and procedures and work schedule including hazard identification and contingencies according to workplace proceduresand industry diving guidelines
  • Check equipment to confirm suitability for planned work and serviceability
  • Brief diving assistant or observer on procedures to be used during diving operation as required
       

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
Plan dive, systems and procedures and work schedule including hazard identification and contingencies according to workplace proceduresand industry diving guidelines 
Check equipment to confirm suitability for planned work and serviceability 
Brief diving assistant or observer on procedures to be used during diving operation as required 
Enter water and make a descent to the required depth according to industry diving guidelines 
Use personal and safety equipment to establish working environment 
Perform work tasks underwater according to dive plan 
Monitor signs and symptoms of injury, including other information relevant to the situation, on a continuous basis and use to assess own physical condition 
Make ascent from the dive and access the shore or vessel according to industry diving guidelines 
Assess occupational hazards that cause injury or harm and take action to remove or minimise hazards according to dive plan 
Ensure dive procedures are according to dive plan 
Devise and implement systems and procedures to reduce hazards 
Perform post-dive checks on equipment according to workplace procedures 
Maintain components of diving equipment, ensuring they are working efficiently and safely 
Clean, dry and stow equipment according to workplace procedures 
Complete records in a legible manner and forward to supervisor, industry or regulatory body, or store as required 
Plan dive, systems and procedures and work schedule including hazard identification and contingencies according to workplace proceduresand industry diving guidelines 
Check equipment to confirm suitability for planned work and serviceability 
Brief diving assistant or observer on procedures to be used during diving operation as required 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

SFIFSH302 - Perform breath-hold diving operations
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SFIFSH302 - Perform breath-hold diving operations

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