Required skills

planning and organising skills to develop technical diving and gas plans according to the scope of the dive and to select appropriate technical diving equipment

self management and observation skills to

inspect technical diving equipment and rig

monitor health and well being throughout dive

evaluate relevant aspects of technical dive

problemsolving skills to

calculate gas mixtures and develop a suitable gas plan

negotiate hazards and risks

navigate underwater and adapt to changing conditions

numeracy skills to calculate gas mix and consumption

literacy skills to complete dive logs

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

Required knowledge

legislation organisational policies and procedures industry standards and industry technical and safety criteria to enable safe conduct of technical diving

equipment types characteristics and technology used for technical diving the advantages and disadvantages of the range of equipment and factors affecting appropriate selection

principles of mixing gas the different types of gas and its application in technical diving

technical diving hazards risks and emergencies to plan and prepare response strategies

underwater navigation techniques at depths of up to m

no decompression limits for technical diving

weather and environmental information to interpret forecast conditions and their effect on the technical diving activity

minimal impact interactions and techniques to minimise negative impact on aquatic animal and plant life

emergency first aid and rescue procedures appropriate to the 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 inspect and fit technical diving equipment including a basic rig

calculates gas mixtures and no decompression limits according to industry technical and safety criteria relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures

identifies potential hazards risks and emergency situations commonly associated with technical diving and implements appropriate risk management procedures according to industry technical and safety criteria

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation of technical diving activities that are of a sufficient duration to allow the participant to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

resources and information to plan and select appropriate equipment for the technical diving activity

an open water site suitable for technical diving

a suitable diving boat if required

technical diving navigation communication safety rescue and first aid 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 the planning and review process with evidence of reference to resources

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of technical diving techniques procedures hazards and risks

observation of safe participation and handling of equipment throughout technical diving process

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

Industry has determined that this unit must be assessed with the following unit or units

SISOSCBA Complete a dive using Enriched Air Nitrox

SISOSCB317A Complete a dive using Enriched Air Nitrox.

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

Technical diving plan may include:

Industry technical and safety criteria may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Hazards may include:

Risks may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Gas plan may include:

Equipment may include:

Relevant aspects may include: