Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan a cavern dive.
- Access information on the site and formulate a dive plan according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- Identify and plan for potential hazards and risks associated with the cavern dive.
- Identify possible sources of stress associated with cavern diving.
- Convey the dive plan to the rest of the dive team.
- Establish a communication system to use with buddy and other participants while cavern diving.
- Select, fit and use cavern diving equipment.
- Perform cavern dives.
- Apply cavern diving techniques, demonstrating correct posture.
- Demonstrate buoyancy control and anti-silting techniques.
- Apply minimal impact techniques to minimise damage to the environment while cavern diving.
- Use a range of cavern diving techniques to negotiate features of a water-filled cavern.
- Negotiate hazards and apply strategies to reduce risk while cavern diving.
- Apply buddy diving procedures and communication techniques throughout cavern dive.
- Apply techniques to deal with stress where required.
- Use cavern diving specific navigation skills.
- Evaluate cavern diving activity.