Perform underwater work in the aquaculture sector

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
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Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver SFIDIVE315A, 'Perform underwater work in the aquaculture sector'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Perform underwater work in the aquaculture sector' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Enter and leave the water

1.1. Prevailing weather and water conditions are considered when assessing the safety of diving operations and a judgement is made on whether to continue the dive

1.2. Procedures when entering, during and leaving the water from the dive platform meet accepted guidelines and are in accordance with normal dive practices

1.3. Signals to the dive platform prior to descent and following ascent are conducted according to normal dive practices

2. Maintain culture or holding structures and associated equipment

2.1. Culture or holding structure is inspected, its condition assessed and any required action is decided and reported to the relevant supervisor

2.2. Associated equipment is inspected, its condition assessed and any required action decided and reported to the relevant supervisor

2.3. Appropriate maintenance is undertaken

3. Assist in lifting and handling

3.1. The limitations and suitability of winches with hydraulic and air motors for use on the surface and under water are understood and applied

3.2. The correct signs and signals are used during winch operations

3.3. Lifting equipment and ropes of the correct type and safe working load are selected and rigged using the correct mechanical advantage for the load being lifted

3.4. Lifting bags are properly secured and used to raise an object and the load is restrained so that ascent is controlled

3.5. Slings, ropes and lifting bags are inspected and maintained and pre- and post-dive checks on lifting devices are carried out

4. Use basic hand tools and auxiliary devices under water

4.1. A range of basic hand tools is used to complete simple tasks under water

4.2. Auxiliary devices are used in underwater operations safely

4.3. Tools are inspected for defects, maintained appropriately or set aside for repair, if necessary, and stored correctly after use

5. Apply underwater search and survey techniques

5.1. A range of underwater search and survey techniques is used to locate targeted items


Qualifications and Skillsets

SFIDIVE315A appears in the following qualifications:

  • SFI30211 - Certificate III in Fishing Operations
  • SFI30111 - Certificate III in Aquaculture