Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for diving operations using SSBA
- Equipment is checked and prepared for a SSBA diving operation and defective equipment is marked and removed from service by the person in charge of the diving operation.
- PPE and diving equipment appropriate to the type and duration of the dive are donned in the correct sequence.
- Before the dive, all surface-supply equipment is connected and checked for correct function line-up and readiness.
- Before the dive, the reserve air-supply equipment is connected and checked for correct function and readiness.
- A dive plan is prepared, all equipment to be used is checked, necessary tools selected, a risk assessment conducted and the dive recorded by the person in charge of the diving operation.
- Perform underwater diving operations using SSBA
- Open-water diving operations to a maximum depth of 30 metres are undertaken using SSBA according to accepted industry occupational diving guidelines.
- Correct decompression procedures are followed.
- Diver's tender duties are undertaken in an SSBA diving operation according to accepted industry occupational diving guidelines.
- Effective communication is established and maintained.
- SSBA is operated whilst divers are in the water.
- Maintain effective work relationships within a dive team
- Complete activities after SSBA dive