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DIVING - OCCUPATIONAL
Carry out surface procedures in a
surface supplied diving operation
level:
4
credit:
2
planned review date:
June 2002
sub-field:
Diving
purpose:
People credited with this unit standard are able to handle the
lifeline and/or umbilical, and operate the surface supply
panel.
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 and occupational-specific certificate of competence;
and 2000 minutes logged dive time.
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.
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special notes:
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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
element 1
Handle the lifeline and/or umbilical.
performance criteria
1.1
Weight belt is secure around diver and quick release meets operational
requirements.
1.2
Assistance with dressing includes breathing apparatus and meets industry
criteria.
Range:
straps, surface supply connections, no leaks.
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DIVING - OCCUPATIONAL
Carry out surface procedures in a
surface supplied diving operation
1.3
Assistance with face mask and/or helmet meets industry technical and safety
criteria.
Range:
straps and/or locking neck ring, umbilical secured.
1.4
Pre-dive checks ensure the functioning of non-return valves in helmets and
main supply to meet industry criteria.
1.5
Umbilical procedures are included in diver’s surface tender practice.
Range:
1.6
stowage, handling, strains.
Maintenance of helmet and band mask meets manufacturer’s specifications
and industry criteria.
Range:
supply and exhaust valve faults, helmet damage, loose fittings,
locking mechanism wear, seals or ‘o’ ring faults.
element 2
Operate surface supply panel.
performance criteria
2.1
Pre-dive procedures meet industry criteria.
Range:
seal fitting and functioning, main and reserve air supply
connections, in-board ends of umbilical connections, dedicated
umbilicals for each diver, gauge operation, in-line filtration system
drainage, air supply analysis.
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surface supplied diving operation
2.2
Umbilicals are blown through before connecting to masks or helmets.
2.3
Operation of surface panel with divers in the water meets industry criteria.
Range:
air supply regulation in relation to depth and work rate, advice for
supervisor regarding pressures, change to reserve, permission for
taking diver “off air”, communication.
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]
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