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SISOSCB521A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Demonstrate technical diving

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SISOSCB521A - Demonstrate technical diving
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and perform technical dives. This includes making no stop dives and extended no stop dives using air and enriched air to a maximum depth of 40m.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to current or aspiring technical dive guides or instructors working in open water dive environments to a maximum depth of 40 metres. This may include those working for private dive schools or companies operating at coastal sites or through holiday resorts.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites SISOSCB301A SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metresSISOSCB303A Complete deep dives to between 18 and 40 metres
Competency Field
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: Plan for a technical dive.
  • Prepare technical diving plan and ensure physiological and psychological well being according to industry standards, industry technical and safety criteria, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  • Access information on the dive site and identify potential hazards associated with the technical dive and implement procedures to minimise risks.
  • Access relevantsources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information and account for environmental variables when developing dive plan.
  • Develop accident management strategies to address potential emergencies and technical diving risks according to industry technical and safety criteria.
  • Develop an appropriate gas plan according to industry technical and safety criteria.
  • Select, inspect and assemble equipment and technical diving rig.
       
Element: Perform technical dive.
  • Demonstrate technical diving techniques and procedures.
  • Respond efficiently to emergencies and negotiate technical dive hazards and risks according to dive plan and industry technical and safety criteria.
  • Demonstrate safe ascent rate according to no decompression limits.
       
Element: Complete post-technical dive responsibilities.
  • Inspect, wash and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • Complete dive log before and after the technical dive according to industry technical and safety criteria and organisational policies and procedures.
  • Evaluate relevant aspects of the technical dive and identify potential areas of improvement for future technical dives.
       


Evidence Required

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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

third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.

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

SISOSCB317A Complete a dive using Enriched Air Nitrox.

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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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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

problem-solving 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 40m

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 range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Technical diving plan may include:

objectives

date, time and duration of dive

site, diving rig and equipment

safety and emergency procedures.

Industry technical and safety criteria may include:

British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC)

Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)

SCUBA Schools International (SSI).

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety

permits or permission for access

environmental regulations

marine regulations.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety

communication protocols

code of ethics.

Hazards may include:

temperature extremes

lack of immediate access to the surface

hypoxia or hyperoxia

narcosis

decompression illness (DCI)

errors and omitted procedures

drowning, due to failed buoyancy control device (BCD) and backup, or water entry with closed cylinder valves.

Risks may include:

hypothermia

heat exhaustion

injuries

lost party or party member

equiptment failure

no gas

regulator free flow

Buoyancy Control Device (BCD) failure

oxygen toxicity

dive computer failure or lost slate and or dive tables

hypoxia

hyperoxia

pulmonary toxicity

carbon dioxide

central nervous toxicity

toxicity in dive partner

lost bottom gas

catastrophic gas loss.

Relevant sources may include:

Bureau of Meteorology

media

land managers or agencies

coastal patrol or coastguard

volunteer marine rescue

local knowledge.

Weather and environmental information may include:

satellite images

daily and weekly forecasts

maximum and minimum temperatures

weather warnings

event warnings

river levels

synoptic charts

high and low tide predictions.

Gas plan may include:

equivalent air depth (EAD)

maximum blend depth

gas consumption

actual and reserve gas supply

calculate best mix for any depth

residual oxygen percentage for repetitive diving

oxygen dose

decompression on oxygen

air and enriched air of up to 60 per cent oxygen.

Equipment may include:

exposure suits

mask

fins

weight systems

buoyancy control device (BCD) and harness

multigas computers

gas related equipment

accessories

navigation equipment

communication equipment.

Relevant aspects may include:

objectives

planning process

activity site

weather

equipment selection

clothing selection

food selection

instructional content

instructional technique

assessment technique

group feedback

directing techniques

rescue techniques employed

development of technical diving and gas plans

technical diving techniques and procedures

rescues and emergency procedures.

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
Prepare technical diving plan and ensure physiological and psychological well being according to industry standards, industry technical and safety criteria, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 
Access information on the dive site and identify potential hazards associated with the technical dive and implement procedures to minimise risks. 
Access relevantsources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information and account for environmental variables when developing dive plan. 
Develop accident management strategies to address potential emergencies and technical diving risks according to industry technical and safety criteria. 
Develop an appropriate gas plan according to industry technical and safety criteria. 
Select, inspect and assemble equipment and technical diving rig. 
Demonstrate technical diving techniques and procedures. 
Respond efficiently to emergencies and negotiate technical dive hazards and risks according to dive plan and industry technical and safety criteria. 
Demonstrate safe ascent rate according to no decompression limits. 
Inspect, wash and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Complete dive log before and after the technical dive according to industry technical and safety criteria and organisational policies and procedures. 
Evaluate relevant aspects of the technical dive and identify potential areas of improvement for future technical dives. 

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