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Overview

In recent years, to meet the requirements of the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), ADAS has modified how it delivers the Diploma of Hyperbaric Operations (Diving supervision) to onshore supervisor applicants.  The new program allows for more time to learn the broader skills related to effective supervision within the workplace and covers assessment of skills best demonstrated and consolidated with on-the-job experience as well as reinforcing existing knowledge and introducing some new concepts.

Candidates who have completed the face-to-face Part 1 (SCUBA to 30m) or Part 2 (SSBA to 30m) supervisor course since the changes were implemented in 2016 have received the ADAS supervisor card to allow them to undertake work as a supervisor.  In addition, they have received certification to show partial completion of a Diploma of Hyperbaric Operations (Diving supervision).

NOTE: People who completed the ADAS Part 3 (SSBA to 50m) onshore supervisor course since June 2022 will have already received a the full Diploma of Hyperbaric Operations (Diving supervision) 11038NAT.

ADAS has developed a process which allows ADAS onshore supervisors who hold a partial Diploma of Hyperbaric Operations (Diving supervision) to gain a full Diploma by completing a structured learning program combined with logged work experience.  Applicants will be required to obtain workplace experience as a dive supervisor, complete a workbook and an online learning program, maintain a dive supervisor’s logbook and undertake a final theory assessment which is arranged directly with ADAS.

Process

The process to gain on-the-job experience and eventually apply for a Diploma of Hyperbaric Operations (Diving supervision) involves a number of steps to be completed by onshore supervisors who have completed the ADAS onshore dive supervisor course with an ADAS Accredited Training Establishment (ATE) and have gained employment as an onshore supervisor.

The process includes:

  1. Submit an enrolment application form directly to ADAS
  2. Gain access to the ‘Onshore Supervisor Pathway’ short course on the ADAS online learning site
  3. Be employed as an onshore diving supervisor for at least three (3) months
  4. Build up at least 80 logged hours in a supervisory role
  5. Complete the course workbook, assignments and quizzes
  6. Submit an application to ADAS requesting final assessment (which will include logged evidence of supervisory experience; a review of your workbook, assignments and quizzes; a final examination; and interview with an ADAS assessor)

Once an enrolment application is submitted to ADAS it will be processed and access to the online training materials and assessment will be provided.

After the online course is completed and the assessment application is submitted to ADAS, candidates will be contacted to arrange the exam and interview which will be conducted by ADAS via internet and phone.

Submitting Application to ADAS

The main components of undertaking the onshore supervisor Diploma pathway is the successful completion workplace experience plus the online course titled ‘Onshore Supervisor Pathway’ (OSP).  This course is self-paced which allows students to undertake the work in a time-frame that suits them best, but it is expected that most candidates will complete the course within 3-12 months of enrolment.

You will find a link to the online course at the end of this page.

To gain access to the course will you will need the following:

  • A profile on the ADAS Online Learning website – which you would have created while you were undertaking your initial training with the ATE
  • An enrolment key – which will be provided to you after your enrolment application form is processed by ADAS.

If you do not have either of the above items, please contact ADAS for assistance.

Course Structure

The OSP course contains learning content, assignments and quizzes specific to the following Units of Competency:

  • NAT11038012 Work effectively in a supervisory role in hyperbaric operations
  • BSBPMG426 Apply project risk management techniques (elective)

Course Navigation

When you first log onto the ADAS Online Learning site you will be taken directly to the home page of the OSP course.  On this page you will find links to all course content, quizzes and assessment information.  There is also a group of quick links at the top of the page which will assist you, including:

  • Student handbook
  • Content and texts
  • Assignments and assessments
  • Help and FAQ

Certification Cost

The cost for your Diploma certification is AUD $660 which is made up of a non-refundable AUD $240 enrolment fee due when you first apply to enrol in the online course, and an AUD $420 final assessment fee which is due when you submit an assessment application form.

As of January 3, 2023, all ADAS fees and charges, including postage, have increased by 20%. You can find out more about this change here.

Application Assessment

Once you have completed the Onshore Supervisor Pathway course requirements, you may submit an application to ADAS to undertake assessment.

After your application form has been received and the payment made, your responses in the OSP course will be reviewed.  Once the assessor is satisfied with your submissions, they will arrange an examination and phone/online interview with you.

Once assessed as competent, you will be issued with the Diploma of Hyperbaric Operations (Diving supervision) and your ADAS file will be updated accordingly.

If you are assessed as not yet competent, you will be provided with feedback and given one more opportunity to be re-assessed within a specified time frame.

You can apply for final assessment by submitting an online application form directly to ADAS using the link below.

Links

Online Course
dps.adas-online.org

Application for Enrolment

This application requires copies of:

  • A high quality passport style photo
  • A high quality copy of your passport or drivers licence
  • A completed Standard Enrolment Questions form

START APPLICATION

Application for Assessment

Do not click this button until the course is complete and ready for assessment.

START APPLICATION

If you have any questions about this process, please contact ADAS for more assistance.

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