8602 version 2 28-Jun-16 1 of 4 DIVING - SCIENTIFIC Collect scientific data while on extended range dives on self contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA) level: 5 credit: 4 planned review date: June 2003 sub-field: Diving purpose: People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare to dive to an extended range using SCUBA; manage reference line during extended range dive; act as working diver during enhanced range dive; and collect scientific data while extended range diving. entry information: Prerequisite: Unit 4408, Dive in open water using SCUBA equipment to 30 metres, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills. 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 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. New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 8602 version 2 28-Jun-16 2 of 4 DIVING - SCIENTIFIC Collect scientific data while on extended range dives on self contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA) 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 Extended range diving is to 40 metres. Elements and Performance Criteria element 1 Prepare to dive to an extended range using SCUBA. performance criteria 1.1 Dive plan takes account of environment and nature of scientific operation. 1.2 Dive plan meets industry technical and safety criteria. 1.3 Pre dive procedures meet industry technical and safety criteria. Range: dressing, entry to water, communication requirements, equipment selection, equipment checks, planning for decompression. New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 8602 version 2 28-Jun-16 3 of 4 DIVING - SCIENTIFIC Collect scientific data while on extended range dives on self contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA) 1.4 Post dive procedures meet industry technical and safety criteria. Range: rest, access to oxygen, dive restrictions. element 2 Manage reference line during extended range dive. performance criteria 2.1 Reference line placement and management allow for minimum negative effect of wind and waves. 2.2 Reference line weighting allows for maximum vertical drag. element 3 Act as working diver during extended range dive. performance criteria 3.1 Gear use, distribution, and deployment meet industry technical and safety criteria. 3.2 Pre dive and post dive procedures meet industry technical and safety criteria. 3.3 Environment is visually scanned for hazards whenever scientific work allows. 3.4 Dive practice meets industry technical and safety criteria. New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 8602 version 2 28-Jun-16 4 of 4 DIVING - SCIENTIFIC Collect scientific data while on extended range dives on self contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA) element 4 Collect scientific data while extended range diving. performance criteria 4.1 Knowledge of data to be collected matches requirements of dive. 4.2 Dive practice allows accurate scientific data collection to occur. 4.3 Scientific data collected meet requirements of client. 4.4 Scientific data collection ensures that data are statistically significant. 4.5 Scientific practice meets industry requirements. Comments to: Dive Industry Training Organisation Unit Standard Revision PO Box 160 WELLINGTON by June 2003. 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