Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
SISOCVE520A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply sump diving skills
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | SISOCVE520A - Apply sump diving skills |
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Description | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply specific sump diving skills used in flooded cave systems where independent negotiation of underwater restrictions is required. No licensing, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit applies to those working as specialist sump divers, sump diving adventure guides, instructors or program managers who are required to sump dive independently, in situations where there is no access to a buddy due to cave features, visibility or communication difficulties. This unit may also apply to leaders working for outdoor education or adventure providers; volunteer groups; not-for-profit organisations or government agencies. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | SISOCVE518A Apply cave diving skillsSISOCVE416A Apply cavern diving skillsSISOSCB302A Complete night dives | ||
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 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Plan a sump dive. |
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Element: Select, fit and use sump diving equipment. |
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Element: Perform sump dives. |
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Element: Use sump diving specific navigation skills |
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Element: Apply independent or solo diving procedures. |
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Element: Evaluate sump diving activity. |
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