NATIONAL DIPLOMA in
1 of 8
Diving (Occupational) (Level 5)
level of qualification:
5
credit total:
149
level 1 credits:
level 2 credits:
level 3 credits:
level 4 credits:
level 5 credits:
level 6 credits:
level 7 credits:
minimum totals:
Compulsory
1
1
2
51
33
22
23
133
registration date:
29 April 2003
planned review date:
30 April 2007
Elective
0 - 16
0 - 16
0 - 16
16
fields, sub-fields and domains:
BUSINESS
Management
management - developing and co-ordinating people
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Diving
diving - general
diving - occupational
EDUCATION
Adult Education and Training
adult education and training knowledge and skills
delivery of adult education and training
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA in
2 of 8
Diving (Occupational) (Level 5)
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Electrical Engineering
Engineering
Gas Industry
Mechanical Engineering
HEALTH
Health Studies
core health
PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
Construction
Construction Trades
SERVICE SECTOR
Cranes
crane inspection
crane maintenance and servicing
crane operation
Maritime
maritime engineering
navigation and seamanship
sea survival and sea safety
standard-setting body responsible for the qualification:
Dive Industry Training Organisation
other standard-setting bodies whose unit standards are included in the qualification:
NZQA
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purpose
The National Diploma in Diving (Occupational) (Level 5) [Ref: 1008] recognises the
skills and knowledge needed to gain employment in Occupational Diving where
the application of analytical, industrial, and underwater skills are required. These
skills are used to safely carry out the procedures associated with underwater
construction, analysis, recovery and investigations in a team environment, and to
report on the results of these activities clearly and concisely.
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA in
3 of 8
Diving (Occupational) (Level 5)
The emphasis is on working safely within a dangerous underwater environment
and ensuring that the safety of other team members is paramount in activity
planning.
Graduates of this diploma will possess a broad understanding of diving
fundamentals and how they can be used in a construction and/or exploration
environment to the level required for employment. The qualification will provide a
base from which further industry linked qualifications can be added.
The National Diploma in Diving (Occupational) (Level 5) has been developed by
the Dive Industry Training Organisation, representatives from industry, providers
of occupational diving and the Royal New Zealand Navy.
2
regulations for the qualification
2.1
entry information for programmes of education and training assessed
against the unit standards in the qualification
Open. However, it is recommended that science, mathematics, and English
or communications have been studied to at least level 2 (sixth form
certificate).
2.2
recognition of prior learning
This will be carried out by accredited providers or ITOs who will have
systems in place for determining that learners’ competence meets the
standards specified in the relevant unit standard.
2.3
summary of qualification requirements
This qualification will be awarded to people who meet the requirements of
the compulsory and elective sections.
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA in
4 of 8
Diving (Occupational) (Level 5)
2.4
detailed qualification requirements
Compulsory
All the unit standards listed below are required.
FIELD: BUSINESS
Sub-field: management
domain: management - developing and co-ordinating people
Unit No.
8496
Unit Standard Title
Develop and maintain a safe and supportive
working environment
Level
5
Credit
5
Level
4
4
Credit
1
1
Level
4
Credit
8
4
4
4
2
1
1
4
2
4
2
4
2
4
1
4
5
FIELD: COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Sub-field: diving
domain: diving - general
Unit No.
4404
4405
Unit Standard Title
Manage a small dive boat
Fill dive cylinders
domain: diving - occupational
Unit No.
4408
4409
4410
4411
4412
4414
4415
4416
4417
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Unit Standard Title
Dive in open water using SCUBA
equipment to 30 metres
Execute surface diving procedures
Use communication systems while diving
Demonstrate emergency procedures as
stand-by diver on the surface and in the
water
Complete underwater search, inspection,
and survey using SCUBA
Complete in-water decompression for
routine dives and therapeutic operations
Recognise diving related ill-health
conditions
Demonstrate knowledge of current
legislation relating to safe diving operations
Dive with surface supplied air equipment
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA in
5 of 8
Diving (Occupational) (Level 5)
Unit No.
4418
4419
4420
4421
4422
4423
4424
4425
4426
4427
4428
4429
4431
8589
8590
8592
8597
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Unit Standard Title
Carry out surface procedures in a surface
supplied diving operation
Communicate with another diver using
voice communication equipment
Use hand tools and lifting equipment while
diving
Use a chamber for recompression treatment
for divers
Use self-contained rebreathing systems
while diving
Dive in an operation using a wet bell to a
maximum depth of 50 metres
Use power tools, cutting and welding
equipment, and lifting equipment to
complete underwater work
Complete underwater construction tasks
while diving
Operate a compression chamber
Complete dive operations using a bell
and/or chamber complex
Respond to emergencies in diving
operations using a bell and/or chamber
complex
Communicate with other team members
during a bell and/or chamber diving
operation
Respond to decompression problems
resulting from deep bounce or saturation
dives
Supervise self contained underwater diving
apparatus (SCUBA) dive operations
Supervise surface supply diving operations
using compressed air
Complete underwater visual inspection of
dive site
Act as hyperbaric operations technician
Level
4
Credit
2
4
1
4
4
4
4
5
12
5
6
4
8
4
5
5
6
5
6
6
6
4
1
7
6
7
5
7
12
5
5
6
10
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA in
6 of 8
Diving (Occupational) (Level 5)
FIELD: HEALTH
Sub-field: health studies
domain: core health
Unit No.
6400
6401
6402
Unit Standard Title
Manage first aid in emergency situations
Provide first aid
Provide resuscitation level 2
Level
3
2
1
Credit
2
1
1
Elective
A minimum of 16 credits at level 5 or above is required from the specified sub-fields
and domains.
FIELDS
BUSINESS
COMMUNITY AND
SOCIAL SERVICES
EDUCATION
ENGINEERING AND
TECHNOLOGY
PLANNING AND
CONSTRUCTION
SERVICE SECTOR
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Sub-fields
Management
Diving
domains
any
any
Adult Education and
Training
adult education and
training knowledge and
skills
delivery of adult
education and training
Electrical Engineering
any
Engineering
any
Gas Industry
any
Mechanical Engineering any
Construction
any
Construction Trades
any
Cranes
crane inspection
crane maintenance and
servicing
crane operation
Maritime
maritime engineering
navigation and
seamanship
sea survival and sea
safety
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA in
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Diving (Occupational) (Level 5)
3
accreditation option
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and representatives from the Dive
Industry Training Organisation. Further accreditation requirements depend on the
electives undertaken, and can be found on the unit standards concerned.
4
certification
The certificate will display the logos of NZQA and of the accredited provider.
5
transition arrangements
5.1
non-National Qualifications Framework transition
There are no transitional arrangements pertaining to non-National
Qualifications Framework qualifications.
5.2
National Qualifications Framework transition
Any version of a unit standard contained within this qualification which
retains its original unit standard identification number will continue to meet
the requirements of this qualification.
Comments to:
Dive Industry Training Organisation
Qualification Revision
PO Box 160
WELLINGTON
by 30 April 2007.
Please Note:
Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority
before they can offer programmes of education and training
assessed against unit standards.
Accredited providers assessing against unit standards must
engage with the moderation system that applies to those unit
standards.
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA in
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Diving (Occupational) (Level 5)
Prerequisite Diagram
Unit 6402
Level 1
Unit 6401
Level 2
Unit 6400
Level 3
Unit 4421
Unit 4408
Units 4409, 4411, 4412,
4414, 4415
Unit 4417
Units 4410, 4418, 4419,
4420, 4423, 4424, 4425,
4429
Level 4
Unit 4426
Unit 4422
Unit 8592
Level 5
Units 4427, 4428
Level 6
Unit 8589
Unit 8590
Unit 4431
Level 7
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