SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver SISOSCB001, 'SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres'.
Google Links
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Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCECRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan dives.

1.1. Determine site, depth and duration of dives.

1.2. Identify hazards and medical problems and assess risks associated with use of equipment, site, depth and duration of dives.

1.3. Prepare dive plans for single and repetitive dives according to industry technical and safety criteria.

1.4. Calculate no decompression limits and maximum operating depth.

1.5. Use dive computer or dive tables, as required, to plan requirements.

2. Prepare for the dive.

2.1. Select and assemble dive equipment suited to conditions and dive requirements, and check for safe working condition.

2.2. Utilise dive computers or dive tables, as required, to finalise details of dive, according to industry technical and safety criteria.

2.3. Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during activities.

2.4. Confirm protocols for communications between divers buddy and activity leaders.

2.5. Fit and adjust equipment and exposure suit to self, in conjunction with buddy, to ensure comfort and safety.

2.6. Complete buddy cross checks for all equipment.

2.7. Participate in pre-dive roll call.

3. Complete dives.

3.1. Utilise techniques to enter and exit the water according to conditions and own ability.

3.2. Execute controlled descents and ascents with buddy and equalise at appropriate times.

3.3. Adjust and maintain positive, neutral and negative buoyancy at appropriate times during dive.

3.4. Control underwater swimming and navigate a basic course.

3.5. Monitor depth and time throughout dive, according to planned dive tables or use of dive computer data.

3.6. Monitor air supply, check pressure gauges regularly and communicate supplies with buddy.

3.7. Use techniques that minimise damage to the diving environment throughout all activities.

3.8. Participate in post-dive roll call and ensure dive log is completed.

3.9. Disassemble SCUBA gear on completion of dive.

4. Maintain safety and complete rescues.

4.1. Safely approach, and negotiate obstacles and hazards to minimise risk of injury.

4.2. Maintain buddy contact, cooperation and communication throughout dive.

4.3. Identify problematic or emergency situations promptly, and assist buddy with rescues.

4.4. Self-rescue from problematic or emergency situations.

4.5. Use an alternate air source and make controlled air sharing ascents.