Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

SISOSCB002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
SCUBA dive from boats

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SISOSCB002 - SCUBA dive from boats
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare for and complete SCUBA dives using techniques that are specific to diving from boats.The unit only covers the skills and knowledge directly related to diving from boats and not those required to operate or navigate the boat.It applies to dive leaders, usually known as divemasters, or instructors and to assistant instructors who use these skills when leading participants during SCUBA diving activities. Leadership skills are provided in complementary units.This unit applies to any type of organisation that delivers SCUBA diving activities and dive instruction including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field SCUBA Diving
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for boat dives.
  • Waterproof and pack food, clothing, personal and other resources according to access requirements during activity.
  • Stow and secure personal resources and equipment to ensure safety of party members and crew.
  • Confirm boating safety and emergency response procedures and location of emergency equipment.
  • Confirm protocols for communications between divers, buddy and crew, and use correct boat terminology throughout all activities.
  • Fit and adjust SCUBA equipment and exposure suit to self in appropriate location in readiness for dive, accounting for space restrictions.
  • Participate in pre-dive roll call.
       
Element: Complete boat dives.
  • Enter and exit water from designated area.
  • Safely approach, and negotiate obstacles and hazards to minimise risk of injury when entering and exiting the water.
  • Utilise techniques to enter and exit the water according to boat type, sea conditions and own ability.
  • Signal buddy and boat crew and check security of equipment before descent and when re-entering boat.
  • Utilise boat lines to assist with equipment, descent, ascent and access to boat.
  • Re-enter boat and stow and secure personal resources and equipment for return journey.
  • Participate in post-dive roll call.
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Waterproof and pack food, clothing, personal and other resources according to access requirements during activity. 
Stow and secure personal resources and equipment to ensure safety of party members and crew. 
Confirm boating safety and emergency response procedures and location of emergency equipment. 
Confirm protocols for communications between divers, buddy and crew, and use correct boat terminology throughout all activities. 
Fit and adjust SCUBA equipment and exposure suit to self in appropriate location in readiness for dive, accounting for space restrictions. 
Participate in pre-dive roll call. 
Enter and exit water from designated area. 
Safely approach, and negotiate obstacles and hazards to minimise risk of injury when entering and exiting the water. 
Utilise techniques to enter and exit the water according to boat type, sea conditions and own ability. 
Signal buddy and boat crew and check security of equipment before descent and when re-entering boat. 
Utilise boat lines to assist with equipment, descent, ascent and access to boat. 
Re-enter boat and stow and secure personal resources and equipment for return journey. 
Participate in post-dive roll call. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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