4411 version 2
28-Jun-16
1 of 4
DIVING - OCCUPATIONAL
Demonstrate emergency procedures as
stand-by diver on the surface and in the
water
level:
4
credit:
1
planned review date:
June 2002
sub-field:
Diving
purpose:
People credited with this unit standard are able to act as a
surface and in water stand-by diver, and administer first aid
to distressed diver.
entry information:
Prerequisites: Unit 6401, Provide first aid and Unit 6402,
Provide resuscitation level 2, or demonstrate equivalent
skills and knowledge; and hold a current Medical Clearance
to dive.
accreditation option:
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and
industry.
moderation option:
A centrally established and directed national moderation
system has been set up by the Dive Industry Training
Organisation.
special notes:
1
'In water’ is when divers are near enough to
communicate and act as stand-by for each other.
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
4411 version 2
28-Jun-16
2 of 4
DIVING - OCCUPATIONAL
Demonstrate emergency procedures as
stand-by diver on the surface and in the
water
2
Industry criteria refer to diving practice complying with
the requirements of the Health and Safety in
Employment Act 1992 and subsequent regulations
relating to Occupational Diving; and comply with the
theory and practice requirements of the British Health
and Safety Executive (HSE) 1990 to ensure the
international standard is maintained. All practice also
complies with Accident Rehabilitation & Compensation
Insurance Corporation and Occupational Safety and
Health (OSH) guidelines.
3
Emergency procedures
simulated exercises.
will
be
demonstrated
in
Elements and Performance Criteria
element 1
Act as a surface stand-by diver and in-water stand-by diver.
performance criteria
1.1
Dressing is completed to supervisor’s requirements to meet industry criteria.
Range:
equipment, types of conditions.
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
4411 version 2
28-Jun-16
3 of 4
DIVING - OCCUPATIONAL
Demonstrate emergency procedures as
stand-by diver on the surface and in the
water
1.2
Water is entered on command from supervisor in the event of an emergency.
1.3
Diver’s lifeline is followed to diver.
1.4
Distressed diver’s mask is cleared, air supply is restored, and status of diver
reported.
1.5
Recovery of diver meets industry criteria.
1.6
The need to shed weights in particular emergency situations is identified to
industry criteria.
Range:
limitations, dangers.
element 2
Administer first aid to distressed diver.
performance criteria
2.1
Unconscious diver is recovered into safe environment to industry criteria.
Range:
dry land, deck of ship.
2.2
On command from supervisor, assistance is given to aid recovery of injured
diver.
2.3
Expired air resuscitation given to surfaced diver meets industry criteria.
2.4
Diver’s equipment is removed without causing injury to diver.
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
4411 version 2
28-Jun-16
4 of 4
DIVING - OCCUPATIONAL
Demonstrate emergency procedures as
stand-by diver on the surface and in the
water
2.5
First aid administered meets diver’s needs to industry criteria.
Comments to:
Dive Industry Training Organisation
Unit Standard Revision
PO Box 160
WELLINGTON
by June 2002.
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. [Please refer to relevant Plan ref: 0180]
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016