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level:
7
credit:
5
planned review date:
June 2002
sub-field:
Diving
purpose:
People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan the
SCUBA dive operation; apply technical knowledge to
oversee SCUBA dive operation; supervise post dive
procedures; supervise first aid requirements of operation;
and respond to emergency situations.
entry information:
Prerequisite: Unit 4408, Dive in open water using SCUBA
equipment to 30 metres, or demonstrate equivalent
knowledge and skills.
Industry requires prospective
supervisors to demonstrate 100 logged dives.
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:
1
Industry technical and safety criteria refer to the training
manuals and/or codes of practice of the training
agencies approved by the Dive Industry Training
Organisation.
2
All workplace diving practice must comply with the
requirements of the Health and Safety in Employment
Act, 1992 (HSE) and subsequent regulations relating to
Occupational Diving. All practice must also comply with
Accident Rehabilitation and Compensation Insurance
Act, 1992 (ARCI) and Occupational Safety and Health
(OSH) guidelines.
3
A list of national and international regulations to be
adhered to in offshore dive operations is available from
the
Dive
Industry
Training
Organisation
19 Argyle Avenue, Palmerston North.
4
A list of the current regulations relating to first aid
training for supervisors of diving operations is available
from the Dive Industry Training Organisation
19 Argyle Avenue, Palmerston North.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
element 1
Plan the SCUBA dive operation.
performance criteria
1.1
Analysis of operation proposal identifies objectives.
1.2
Dive is planned taking into account operation objectives.
1.3
Dive plan incorporates personnel, equipment, and environment specific to
operation.
1.4
Dive plan meets industry technical and safety criteria.
1.5
Dive plan is communicated to ensure that all personnel involved are conversant
with proposed dive operation.
element 2
Apply technical knowledge to oversee operation.
performance criteria
2.1
Analysis of environment identifies and minimises potential hazards.
2.2
Personnel placement and management facilitate smooth running of dive
operation.
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2.3
Variations from dive plan are justified in terms of conditions and nature of
operation, and remain within industry technical and safety criteria.
2.4
Emergency procedures meet industry technical and safety criteria.
2.5
Direct control is maintained at all times throughout operation.
2.6
Operation procedures meet industry technical and safety criteria and are within
legislative requirements.
element 3
Supervise post dive procedures.
performance criteria
3.1
De-briefing of divers meets industry technical and safety criteria.
3.2
Operation evaluation addresses all aspects of operation.
Range:
status of objectives, performance of personnel, emergencies,
hazards, equipment management, time, safety procedures.
3.3
Supervision ensures that equipment is maintained, cleaned and stored to
industry technical and safety criteria.
3.4
Post dive procedures meet industry technical and safety criteria.
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element 4
Supervise first aid requirements of operation.
performance criteria
4.1
Familiarity with all the symptoms of decompression sickness and other
pressure related ailments allows therapeutic treatments to be initiated.
4.2
Knowledge of pressure related ailments ensures communication with diving
doctors.
4.3
Advice given by diving doctor is assessed in relation to the circumstances of the
situation requiring first aid intervention.
4.4
Incidents requiring first aid treatment are managed to industry technical and
safety criteria.
element 5
Respond to emergency situations.
performance criteria
5.1
Emergency procedures are instigated in the event of emergency.
5.2
Evacuation of installation site or vessel is initiated where required, and ensures
the safe transfer of the personnel team.
5.3
Knowledge of emergency support organisations and contact procedures
facilitates calls for assistance.
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5.4
Instigation of emergency procedures meets industry technical and safety
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]
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