Required skills

planning and organising skills to

select and pack dive equipment prior to boarding boat

clear equipment from the deck to maintain safety of other divers

problemsolving skills to

determine entry and exit techniques that suit boat type sea conditions and divers ability

negotiate boat diving hazards

communication skills to

signal buddy and boat crew upon entering the water and surfacing

use boat terminology with the skipper crew and other divers to identify areas of boat

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to boat and dive site to enable initial response to emergencies and personal health care

Required knowledge

legislation organisational policies and procedures and industry technical and safety criteria to enable safe conduct of all diving off boat activities

selection and use of SCUBA and emergency equipment on board a dive boat

water entry and exit techniques used to dive off boats according to sea conditions divers ability and type of boat

hazards and safety procedures commonly associated with entering and exiting a dive boat in open water to a depth of metres

boat terminology and layout to enable safe and efficient movement on boats

emergency first aid and rescue procedures appropriate to the boat and location to ensure risk minimisation to self and group

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

applies relevant process to select and use SCUBA and emergency equipment on board a dive boat

negotiates entry and exit hazards and applies boat terminology to communicate with boat crew and other divers according to industry technical and safety criteria relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures

evaluates and reflects on own boat diving performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple dives off boats to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

resources and information to prepare and complete dives off boat

a suitable open water dive site to a maximum depth of metres

a buddy to participate in boat dives

a suitable diving boat

SCUBA diving and emergency equipment

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of safe participation and demonstration of dive techniques

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of entry and exit hazards safety procedures and boat terminology

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

Boat terminology may include:

Emergency equipment may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Industry technical and safety criteria may include:

Entry and exit hazards may include:

Water entry may include:

Signal may include:

Relevant aspects may include: