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SISOSCB303A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Complete deep dives to between 18 and 40 metres

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SISOSCB303A - Complete deep dives to between 18 and 40 metres
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and perform deep dives to between 18 and 40 metres, taking into account hazards and potential deep diving risks.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 current or aspiring dive guides or instructors working in controlled open water dive environments to a maximum depth of 40 metres.This may include those working for private dive schools or companies operating at coastal sites or through holiday resorts.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites SISOSCB301A SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres
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: Plan for a deep dive.
  • Prepare deep diving plans and ensure physiological and psychological well being according to industry technical and safety criteria, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  • Access information on the dive site and identify potential hazards and physics and physiology associated with the deep dive and implement procedures to minimise risks.
  • Identify symptoms, prevention and treatment for potential deep diving risks, according to industry technical and safety criteria.
  • Access relevantsources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information to determine dive plan.
  • Establish a communication system to use with buddy and other participants while deep diving.
       
Element: Select and use deep dive equipment.
  • Select deep dive equipment according to diver's needs and characteristics.
  • Assess equipment for safety and suitability and adjust and fit to ensure personal comfort.
  • Use and maintain dive equipment according to industry technical and safety criteria, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  • Calculate no-decompression times according to industry technical and safety criteria.
       
Element: Perform deep dives.
  • Demonstrate controlled descents and ascents using reference as a tactile and or visual guide.
  • Participate in exercises at depth to demonstrate impairment effects of nitrogen narcosis, pressure changes and colour absorption.
  • Negotiate deep dive hazards and risks and perform safe dive according to dive plan and industry technical and safety criteria.
  • Undertake a 3 minute safety stop at 5 metres on ascents and ensure ascent rate does not exceed 18 metres per minute.
       
Element: Evaluate deep dives.
  • Evaluate relevant aspects of the deep dive.
  • Identify improvements for future deep diving experiences.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

applies relevant process to select, maintain and fit dive equipment and calculates maximum dive time and depth using a no-decompression table

demonstrates safe deep diving techniques according to industry technical and safety criteria, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures

identifies symptoms, prevention and treatment for potential deep diving risks, negotiates hazards, and minimises negative impact on aquatic animal and plant life throughout dive

communicates with and monitors buddy's progress and physiological and psychological well being throughout the deep dive

evaluates and reflects on deep diving performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple SCUBA deep diving activities to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

resources and information, to plan and select appropriate equipment for the deep diving activity

a suitable open water deep diving site

a suitable buddy to participate in deep dive process

a suitable diving boat, if required

SCUBA, navigation, communication and safety equipment.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of deep diving techniques, hazards and risks

observation of safe participation and communication with buddy throughout deep diving process

written and or verbal self evaluation

third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.

Assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended,

for example:

SISOSCB309A Complete dives off boats.

Guidance information for assessment

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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.

Required skills

communication skills to inform progress and interact with buddy via underwater hand signals

teamwork skills to:

check, assemble and fit buddy's dive equipment

negotiate maximum time and depth limits

deep dive with and look out for buddy

problem-solving skills to:

determine time, depth and air supply limits

navigate underwater

adapt to changing weather and sea conditions

self and buddy rescue, first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the site to enable initial response to emergencies and personal health care.

Required knowledge

legislation, organisational policies and procedures and industry technical and safety criteria to enable safe conduct of all deep water SCUBA diving activities

minimal impact interactions and techniques to minimise negative impact on aquatic animal and plant life

selection, use and maintenance of SCUBA equipment, characteristics and technology, the advantages and disadvantages of the range of equipment, and factors affecting appropriate selection of equipment

weather and environmental information to interpret forecast conditions and their effect on the diving activity

sea features such as currents, waves and tides and how these might impact on the dive

factors affecting buoyancy and how to control sinking and floating

no-decompression dive tables to determine air requirements

physics, physiology, hazards and risks commonly associated with deep diving to a depth of 40 metres and signs, symptoms, prevention and treatment of common deep diving risks, such as decompression illness to enable safe performance

navigation techniques to avoid getting lost under water

underwater communication systems such as signs and signals used to communicate with buddy

emergency, first aid and rescue procedures appropriate to the location to ensure risk minimisation to self and group.

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.

Deep diving plan may include:

objectives

date, time and duration of dive

site and equipment

suitable buddy

time, depth and air supply limits

safety and emergency procedures.

Industry technical and safety criteria may include:

British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC)

Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)

SCUBA Schools International (SSI).

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety

permits or permission for access

environmental regulations

marine regulations.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety

communication protocols

code of ethics

manufacturer's recommendations.

Hazards may include:

temperature extremes

poor visibility

rough conditions

rocks and reefs

water depth

squeezes

barotrauma

panic

aquatic animals and plants.

Physics and physiology may include

pressure or volume or density relationships

temperature

buoyancy

respiration

air consumption

ingassing and offgassing

decompression sickness

nitrogen narcosis

oxygen toxicity

carbon monoxide toxicity

Risks may include:

hypothermia

heat exhaustion

injuries

eshaustion

lost party or party member

equipment failure

nitrogen narcosis

drifting

hypercapnia

buoyancy control

near drowning

getting lost or separated from group

barotrauma

nitrogen narcosis

contaminated SCUBA air

cramps

stings or bites

Decompression Illness (DCI).

Relevant sources may include:

Bureau of Meteorology

media

land managers or agencies

coastal patrol or coastguard

volunteer marine rescue

local knowledge.

Weather and environmental information may include:

satellite images

daily and weekly forecasts

maximum and minimum temperatures

weather warnings

event warnings

river warnings

synoptic charts

high and low tide predictions.

Deep dive equipment may include:

fins

mask

snorkel

wetsuit or drysuits

buoyancy control device (BCD) with low pressure inflator

compressed air cylinder and valve

regulator and backpack

alternate air source

submersible pressure gauge

timing device

depth gauge

no-decompression tables

computer

weight belt and weights

diver's tool

communication equipment

navigation equipment.

Diver's needs and characteristics may include:

age

cultural and situational factors

previous dive experience and knowledge

physical development

diver's build, weight and lung capacity.

Relevant aspects may include:

objectives

planning process

activity site

weather

equipment selection

clothing selection

food selection

instructional technique

assessment technique

group feedback

directing techniques

rescue techniques employed.

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
Prepare deep diving plans and ensure physiological and psychological well being according to industry technical and safety criteria, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 
Access information on the dive site and identify potential hazards and physics and physiology associated with the deep dive and implement procedures to minimise risks. 
Identify symptoms, prevention and treatment for potential deep diving risks, according to industry technical and safety criteria. 
Access relevantsources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information to determine dive plan. 
Establish a communication system to use with buddy and other participants while deep diving. 
Select deep dive equipment according to diver's needs and characteristics. 
Assess equipment for safety and suitability and adjust and fit to ensure personal comfort. 
Use and maintain dive equipment according to industry technical and safety criteria, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 
Calculate no-decompression times according to industry technical and safety criteria. 
Demonstrate controlled descents and ascents using reference as a tactile and or visual guide. 
Participate in exercises at depth to demonstrate impairment effects of nitrogen narcosis, pressure changes and colour absorption. 
Negotiate deep dive hazards and risks and perform safe dive according to dive plan and industry technical and safety criteria. 
Undertake a 3 minute safety stop at 5 metres on ascents and ensure ascent rate does not exceed 18 metres per minute. 
Evaluate relevant aspects of the deep dive. 
Identify improvements for future deep diving experiences. 

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