Application
The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible. | |
Prerequisites
Prerequisite Unit/s | PUADEFDV001B Dive using self contained underwater breathing apparatus in open water to 30 metres |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare and rig lazy shot and bail-out cylinder | 1.1 Lazy shot, cordage and bail-out cylinder are inspected and prepared 1.2 Lazy shot, cordage and bail-out cylinder are deployed and set at required depth for the decompression stop 1.3 Adjustment for subsequent decompression stops is consistent with the dive plan 1.4 Lazy shot, cordage and bail-out cylinder are de-serviced and stowed for re-use |
2. Attend to a SCUBA (air) diver from the surface | 2.1 Diver is assisted in fitting and inspecting dive equipment prior to undertaking the dive 2.2 Assistance is provided during the diver's entry into, and exit from, the water from a range of platforms 2.3 Diver's equipment is confirmed for fit and absence of leaks on entering the water 2.4 Diver's safety line is managed throughout the dive and all line signals between the diver and supervisor are interpreted and responded to 2.5 Diver's condition, position and progress are reported regularly and accurately to the supervisor 2.6 Diver is controlled from the surface during a poor visibility search 2.7 Diver is assisted in the removal and stowage of equipment |
Required Skills
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
assemble equipment interpret signals measure distance read gauges |
Required Knowledge |
dive equipment dive physics dive physiology and medicine general boat awareness and safety line signals marine animal threats marine hazards oceanography |
Evidence Required
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessment must confirm the ability to rig and set lazy shot and bail Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over a variety of tasks including: transmitting at least two messages from the supervisor to the diver relaying at least two messages from the diver to the supervisor controlling a searching diver, at a minimum, in poor visibility (less than 2 metres) for 4 legs of 25 metres (e.g. parallel search). |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in the ocean supported by questioning on shore or aboard vessels. When practicable, assessment should relate to the diver’s vocational focus. Specific resources for assessment Access to a complete range of diving, safety and accessory equipment; lazy shot and bail |
Guidance information for assessment | Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. |
Range Statement
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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. | |
Open water environment includes | Oceans, seas, lakes and rivers Day or night Subsurface conditions: current (0-2 knots) visibility (0 metre +) temperature (0 degrees +) surface and sub-surface hazards such as: anchor drop zones cathodic protection devices electrical cabling inlets and sonar/radio frequency hazards marine animals piers and jetties pipelines pollutants propellers/thrusters trapping hazards: beams culverts gates grottoes and caves intakes and out-falls nets safety, anchor and communications lines sewers sluices submerged ships, vehicles and structures vessel rocking and associated movement |
Lazy shot variations may include | Lazy shot and fixed shot rope Lazy shot and drifting stops Lazy shot and float line Lazy shot and life line |
De-servicing may include | Applying protective substances Cleaning Drying Inspecting Refilling (gas) |
Inspecting dive equipment may include | Anchorage of safety lines Confirmation of necessary equipment Function of apparatus: air buoyancy device General fit and form Security of buckles and attachments |
Entry may include | Dive Forward/backward jump Roll-back Walk-in (backwards) |
Platforms may include | Boats Ships (semi) -Permanent platforms |
Equipment may include | Breathing system and devices: pressure: demand positive supply: • independent primary cylinder configuration: single Buoyancy devices: buoyancy compensator weight belt Dive clothing: facemask fins gloves wet-suit (including booties and hood) Diving accessory equipment: knife watch compass communications slate Facemask/mouthpiece ensemble Safety equipment: diver's safety lines |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Not applicable.