Dive using selfcontained underwater breathing apparatus in open water to 30 metres

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Registered Training Organisations
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan a decompression dive

1.1 Dive plan is constructed using decompression tables

1.2 Dive plan is discussed and cleared, as necessary, by the supervisor

2. Select, inspect and fit equipment

2.1 Equipment is selected, inspected for serviceability, fitted and tested if required

2.2 Any unserviceable equipment is quarantined and defects are reported according to organisational procedures

2.3 Independent check of fit and function of equipment by a diver's attendant or dive supervisor is ensured

3. Enter and exit the water

3.1 Markers are positioned in the water to identify the presence of divers

3.2 Water is entered from sea-borne and land-borne platforms

3.3 An in-water leak test is conducted at the surface to ensure the integrity and functionality of the equipment

3.4 In-water checks are conducted

3.5 Buoyancy is adjusted to commence the dive and as required throughout the dive

4. Descend to, and ascend from, a 30 m bottom

4.1 Measured and controlled breathing is maintained throughout the dive operation

4.2 Measured and controlled finning is maintained throughout the dive operation

4.3 Discomfort is prevented and safety is ensured by descending and ascending at an appropriate rate in accordance with dive plan, using appropriate decompression techniques

4.4 Diving descent and ascent techniques are implemented

4.5 Relevant factors are monitored throughout the dive

4.6 Threats posed are avoided or managed to ensure personal safety

4.7 Effects of open water environment are considered and managed during the dive to prevent impact against rocks, hulls or interference with other divers

4.8 Spatial awareness is recovered when balance is lost under conditions of zero visibility

4.9 When lost and/or separated, recovery is ensured

4.10 Adequate awareness of, and distance from, surface and sub-surface hazards is maintained

4.11 Minimal disturbance to bottom is ensured to enable maximum visibility and a safe work environment

4.12 Safesurfacingisensured

5. Identify and manage dive-specific medical problems

5.1 Signs and symptoms of compression related problems are recognised (in self and others) and immediate corrective procedures are taken

5.2 Signs and symptoms of decompression related problems are recognised (in self and others) and immediate corrective procedures are taken

5.3 Heat and cold related problems are recognised (in self and others) and immediate corrective procedures are taken

6. Communicate through underwater radio devices

6.1 Electronic communications device and accessories are inspected for serviceability and fitted

6.2 Messages are transmitted and received in accordance with radio telephone procedures (RTP)

6.3 Electronic communications device transmission safety requirements are adhered to when working around dangerous items

6.4 Electronic communications device and accessories are de serviced and stowed

7. Communicate non-verbally with other divers

7.1 Diver-to-diver hand signals are used appropriately throughout the dive operation

7.2 Written and diagrammatic communications on underwater writing boards are used appropriately throughout the dive operation

7.3 Standard single line signals are used appropriately throughout the dive operation

8. Perform a simple navigation leg underwater

8.1 Compass bearing is maintained underwater using a compass

8.2 Distance for a constant swim rate underwater is estimated and maintained

8.3 Distance travelled is estimated using a watch

9. React to individual and group contingencies/ emergencies

9.1 Flooded face mask is resolved by clearing and refitting

9.2 Blocked mouthpiece is resolved by clearing and refitting

9.3 Failed primary breathing system is resolved through switching to the alternate sources

9.4 Irrecoverable malfunctions are managed through buddy breathing and/or emergency surfacing

9.5 Lost/severed safety line/s are managed through surfacing

9.6 Significant systemic failures are managed through the ditching drill and emergency surfacing drill

9.7 Surfacing is accomplished with the optimum safe speed on hearing the emergency recall signal

9.8 Other divers are assisted

10. Maintain equipment

10.1 Equipment is maintained during the dive

10.2 Post-dive, equipment is de-serviced, and tested (if required) and stowed

10.3 Unserviceable equipment is quarantined and defects are reported in accordance with organisational procedures


Qualifications and Skillsets

PUADEFDV001B appears in the following qualifications:

  • PUA41406 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Defence Diving)