Complete underwater search and recovery dives

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 SISOSCB005, 'Complete underwater search and recovery dives'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Complete underwater search and recovery dives' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


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 underwater search and recovery.

1.1. Identify size, weight and other characteristics of lost object.

1.2. Assess probable and possible location of lost object and define search area.

1.3. Identify and assess site characteristics and hazards that impact the search and recovery operation.

1.4. Determine suitable search methods and patterns according to situation.

1.5. Determine suitable recovery methods according to size, weight and depth of object to be recovered.

1.6. Select search and recovery equipment according to requirements.

1.7. Confirm diver roles and protocols for communications between buddy and crew through a pre-dive briefing.

2. Conduct search.

2.1. Use surface techniques and above water landmarks to assist in locating position of submerged objects before descent.

2.2. Establish boundaries of underwater search area, after descent, and mark starting point with appropriate equipment.

2.3. Follow underwater patterns of travel to locate lost objects.

2.4. Utilise search lines to assist navigating patterns of travel.

2.5. Communicate with buddy and others throughout search using appropriate signals.

2.6. Mark position of submerged objects for later retrieval if required.

3. Recover objects.

3.1. Retrieve small items by hand, stow in bag and secure for ascent.

3.2. Mark location of heavy objects with buoy and line, in case of sinking during retrieval.

3.3. Rig lift bag using appropriate knots or clips and check security.

3.4. Inflate lift bag gradually to achieve appropriate buoyancy of object, and free object from obstructions as required.

3.5. Swim to surface with lift bag or allow to rise independently, assuming safe position in relation to bag.

3.6. Secure lift bag at surface and retrieve from water.

3.7. Retrieve all markers on search and recovery conclusion.