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ព្រះរាជាណាចក្រកម្ពុជា · KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA

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SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

Sector Frameworks

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2,822

Assessment Packages

Perform restricted diving for scientific purposes

KHU-AGR-0317

Australian Equivalent

AHCLPW307

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to support a diving expedition for scientific research, monitoring and inspection using self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA) for both air and enriched air nitrox (EAN) breathing gases. The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources. Dive certificates and licensing apply for this unit and specific determination should be sought from the relevant state or territory authorities. This unit also requires compliance with the current version of the Australian Standard for training and certification of occupational divers for restricted occupational self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA).

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Plan diving operations

0317.E1.O1Receive and interpret dive objectives and activities from instructions

0317.E1.O2Assess number and type of dives required to meet dive objectives

0317.E1.O3Plan and organise a dive program

0317.E1.O4Determine equipment and dive team required for dive operations

0317.E1.O5Source and secure equipment and dive team for dive operations

0317.E1.O6Ensure dive team are competent and possess current medical clearances according to industry standards

0317.E1.O7Source and secure first aid equipment and pure oxygen administration equipment

0317.E1.O8Obtain and secure permits required for dive plan

E2Prepare for diving operations

0317.E2.O1Check serviceability and condition of equipment and resolve defective equipment according to workplace procedures

0317.E2.O2Select and prepare dive breathing gas and cylinders according to workplace procedures and industry standards

0317.E2.O3Identify and source materials and consumables required for dive

0317.E2.O4Develop operational safety and emergency procedures for dive program

0317.E2.O5Identify hazards, assess risk and implement controls according to safe diving operations, dive plan and workplace procedures

0317.E2.O6Establish communications procedures with dive team

0317.E2.O7Develop emergency procedures for dive according to industry standards and codes of practice and emergency management plan

0317.E2.O8Communicate emergency procedures and rescue plan to dive team at a pre-dive briefing

0317.E2.O9Stow and transport dive equipment and resources to dive site

E3Conduct dives for scientific purposes with SCUBA compressed air, or (EAN) systems

0317.E3.O1Perform pre-dive checks according to workplace and standard operating procedures

0317.E3.O2Prepare equipment and resources required for compressed air and EAN diving

0317.E3.O3Assess environmental factors before entering the water and apply workplace safety procedures

0317.E3.O4Conduct dives for scientific purposes to achieve objectives of dive plan according to industry standards and codes of practice

0317.E3.O5Operate dive equipment during dive according to manufacturer instructions

0317.E3.O6Monitor dive conditions and amend dive procedures according to enterprise requirements, codes of practice and safety procedures

0317.E3.O7Monitor and suspend dive according to no-decompression requirements

0317.E3.O8Exit water and assist others to exit water safely without damage to equipment

0317.E3.O9Update records of dive and activity according to workplace procedures

E4Respond to emergency diving incidents

0317.E4.O1Monitor dive operations and identify emergency incidents

0317.E4.O2Activate emergency management plan for identified incidents

0317.E4.O3Suspend or cancel dive operations according to emergency management plan

0317.E4.O4Implement actions according to type and nature of emergency incident

0317.E4.O5Apply diver first aid to personnel involved in emergency incident

0317.E4.O6Notify authorities where emergency assistance is required according to workplace procedures

0317.E4.O7Review emergency incident and modify procedures and dive plan to prevent reoccurrence

0317.E4.O8Record emergency incident according to workplace and industry practices

E5Check and store equipment

0317.E5.O1Remove and assist others to remove dive attire and equipment according to workplace procedures

0317.E5.O2Disassemble and remove equipment from dive site on completion of dive

0317.E5.O3Check and test dive equipment for condition and correct operation

0317.E5.O4Arrange for repair or replacement of faulty equipment according to workplace procedures

0317.E5.O5Store equipment according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

0317.E5.O6Maintain records of equipment use according to workplace procedures

E6Debrief diving team

0317.E6.O1Review and assess procedures and outcomes of dive plan with dive team

0317.E6.O2Identify recommendations to amend procedures and dive plan

0317.E6.O3Record dive team debriefing session according to workplace procedures

E7Review diving program

0317.E7.O1Compile recommendations for amendments to procedures and dive plans

0317.E7.O2Review dive plan and amend as appropriate

0317.E7.O3Record and report review conclusions