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DIVING - OCCUPATIONAL
Use hand tools and lifting equipment while diving
4
4
June 2002
Diving
People credited with this unit standard are able to use and maintain basic hand tools, demonstrate knowledge of power tools and equipment, and assist in lifting and handling. 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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DIVING - OCCUPATIONAL
Use hand tools and lifting equipment while diving 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
1.3
1.4
1.1
1.2 element 1
Use and maintain basic hand tools.
Range: hammer, chisel, hacksaw, spanner drill. performance criteria
Steel bar (15mm) is cut underwater using hammer and chisel.
Steel bar (30mm) is cut underwater using a hacksaw.
Nut (20mm) is tightened and/or undone underwater using a spanner.
Tools used in salt water are maintained after use.
Range: wash in fresh water, dry, lubricate.
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Use hand tools and lifting equipment while diving
Tool inspection identifies blunt edges and worn or damaged items. 1.5
Range: drill bits, chisels, saws, other edged tools. element 2
Demonstrate knowledge of power tools and equipment.
Range: impact wrench, disc-cutter, drill, jack hammer. performance criteria
2.1 Description of equipment use meets industry criteria.
2.2
Range: impact wrench, disc-cutter, drill, jack hammer.
Description of high and low-pressure water jets identifies their uses. element 3
Assist in lifting and handling. performance criteria
3.1
3.2
Description of the method for clearing a blocked air lift meets industry criteria.
Lifting gear and rope selection match requirements of task and meet industry criteria.
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Use hand tools and lifting equipment while diving
Block and tackle rigging matches working load and meets industry criteria. 3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
Shock loads are avoided when chain hoist or similar lifting device is used.
Description of multiple leg sling use meets industry technical and safety criteria.
Underwater load is raised using lifting bags to industry criteria.
Range: bags secured, controlled ascent, restrained load.
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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New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2020