Guide a SCUBA dive

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
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
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
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 SISOSCB308A, 'Guide a SCUBA dive'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Guide a SCUBA dive' 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

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide.

1. Plan a SCUBA diving activity.

1.1. Conduct relevant assessments to determine the conditionofparticipants.

1.2. Develop an activity plan according to participant's needs, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

1.3. Select an appropriate site for SCUBA diving according to participant's abilities, activity objectives, industry technical and safety criteria, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

1.4. Identify hazards associated with SCUBA diving and minimise risks to ensure personal safety of participants.

1.5. Access relevantsources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information to determine activity plan.

1.6. Determine food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and contextual issues of the activity.

1.7. Establish the need for a dive lookout and or above-water dive supervisor according to conditions, industry technical and safety criteria, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

2. Select SCUBA diving equipment.

2.1. Supervise selection of equipment according to design and construction features and organisational policies and procedures and check serviceability.

2.2. Assess equipment for safety and suitability and adjust and fit to ensure personal comfort.

2.3. Check safety and rescue equipment to ensure suitability to the group and the dive.

3. Brief participants.

3.1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about the SCUBA diving activity in a manner suitable to the participants.

3.2. Outline safe diving procedures relevant to the dive site, dive conditions and planned dive activity.

3.3. Explain symptoms, treatment and prevention of common SCUBA diving risks to assist participants in self-monitoring.

3.4. Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use while SCUBA diving.

3.5. Check and confirm participants are properly equipped for the dive.

4. Lead SCUBA diving activity.

4.1. Demonstrate correct SCUBA diving techniques to participants.

4.2. Apply in-water supervision techniques and monitor SCUBA diving techniques to ensure safety of participants.

4.3. Identify potential hazards and determine how they can be overcome or avoided.

4.4. Identify underwater features and aquatic life.

4.5. Implement appropriate modifications to activity in regard to all variable factors that are monitored.

4.6. Respond to emergencies or no-routine situations according to industry technical and safety criteria and organisational policies and procedures.

5. Complete post activity responsibilities.

5.1. Ensure all divers are accounted for and notify relevant authority of dive completion.

5.2. Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.

5.3. Ensure dive safety logs are completed before and after the dive according to industry technical and safety criteria and organisational policies and procedures.

5.4. Evaluate relevant aspects of diving activity.

5.5. Identify potential areas of improvement for future diving activities.

5.6. Review own performance and identify potential improvements.


Qualifications and Skillsets

SISOSCB308A appears in the following qualifications:

  • SIS30410 - Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation
  • SIS30413 - Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation
  • SIT30116 - Certificate III in Tourism