Course Overview
The emphasis of the Restricted Occupational SCUBA to 30m course is to prepare recreationally trained divers to work safely and effectively as members of an integrated occupational dive team in reasonably controlled environments that involve negligible risk from environmental hazards, underwater entrapment or risk of unplanned decompression. Whilst the main emphasis of the course is to dive using half face masks and mouth held regulators, during training, students must use a variety of modern diving equipment including full face masks with effective communications. They must be assessed as competent to complete a variety of relevant light work, sampling and survey tasks.
Course Standards
The course meets the requirements of:
- AS2815.6 – Restricted Occupational Scuba Diving.
- Partial completion of Certificate IV in Hyperbaric Operations (Occupational SCUBA diving to 30m). National Qualifications Code: 11006NAT.
Note: If you study at an ADAS training establishment outside of Australia you may not be eligible for the Australian Qualifications Framework certificate. The ADAS licence, however, is issued at all ADAS training establishments.
- All ADAS schools teach to the ADAS standard, this means that graduates of non-VET accredited schools may apply to ADAS for a VET qualification through a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. Contact ADAS for more information about this process.
Student Prerequisites
Before applicants commence ADAS Part 1 Restricted training, the ATE must ensure that they:
- Are at least 18 years of age at the commencement of training
- Are in possession of a valid certificate of medical fitness to dive (see AS/NZS 2299.1) issued, after examination, by a doctor trained and experienced in underwater medicine in accordance with the requirements in AS/NZS 2299.1, and that certification remains valid until the scheduled completion date of the training being undertaken. If the trainee’s health has changed significantly since the medical certificate was issued, the trainee shall seek an appropriate medical review
- Are able to swim competently
- Note: Swimming competence should be demonstrated by the trainee completing a 200m swim on the surface using mask, fins and snorkel while wearing SCUBA equipment and neutrally buoyant within eight minutes, and by the trainee treading water for 10 min while fully clothed (i.e. wearing a long sleeved shirt and long pants)
- Hold a recognised certificate of recreational diving competence (e.g. an open water sports diver qualification from a recognised SCUBA training organization, or a certificate as a military diver) and demonstrate logged evidence of at least 10 dives undertaken since receiving certification and within 6 months of commencing the ADAS training course OR
- have attended and passed an occupational diver aptitude programme prior to starting the course
- Unless Non-English Language (NEL) speaking course arrangements have been made with ADAS, can understand written and verbal communication in English, and can communicate effectively in English with other persons
- Hold either a recognised current Diver Medic Technician certificate or a current First Aid certificate from an accredited training organization (i.e. has been certified within 3 years of the conclusion of the proposed training program) and CPR and oxygen resuscitation skills must have been refreshed within the 12 month period prior to the conclusion of the training program. The student’s First Aid qualifications must meet the competency requirements of AS/NZS 2299.1 Occupational diving operations standard operational practice.
- Are able to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, decimals and vulgar fractions; calculate percentages; and transpose and solve simple formulas, eg gas laws.
Competencies
The following units of competency are completed:
- BSBWHS211 Contribute to health and safety of self and others
- NAT11006001 Work safely in hyperbaric operations
- NAT11006002 Maintain effective working relationships within dive or hyperbaric operations team
- NAT11006004 Assess diving casualty and assist with first aid and treatment of diving conditions illnesses and injuries
- NAT11006006 Utilise and maintain SCUBA equipment
- NAT11006007 Undertake pre-dive preparations for a SCUBA diving operation
- NAT11006008 Undertake underwater deployment in a SCUBA diving operation
- NAT11006009 Implement emergency procedures for SCUBA
- NAT11006010 Undertake post-dive procedures for a SCUBA diving operation
- NAT11006053 Perform underwater tasks using basic tools and visual techniques for a diving operation
- NAT11006062 Work effectively in the occupational diving industry
- NAT11006065 Apply knowledge of basic physics, anatomy, physiology and psychology to hyperbaric work
- Elective: NAT11006003 Apply knowledge of anatomy , physiology and diving physics to diving
- Elective: NAT11006058 Use enriched air nitrox in occupational diving operations
- Elective: NAT11006064 Use and maintain a dry suit for diving
Delivery & Assessment
The Restricted SCUBA to 30m course is to have a minimum duration of two (2) weeks. That is, a minimum of twelve (12) days over a sixteen (16) day period are to be programmed to meet the training, assessment and administration requirements of the course.