Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to instruct specialised SCUBA diving skills. This unit focuses on planning, instructing and evaluating instructional specialised SCUBA diving sessions to enable participants to achieve the skills and knowledge required to participate independently, or with minimal supervision, in an open water SCUBA diving activity.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those working as specialised SCUBA diving instructors who conduct specialised SCUBA diving instructional sessions in a range of open water conditions. This may include those working for private dive schools or companies operating at coastal sites or through holiday resorts.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
SISOSCB301A SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
1. Plan a specialised SCUBA diving session. |
1.1. Establish participant's needs and characteristics . 1.2. Assess participant's current specialised SCUBA diving knowledge in order to determine the session's aims and objectives . 1.3. Determine an appropriate instructional plan according to participant's needs and characteristics. 1.4. Develop a specialised SCUBA diving plan according to participant's needs and characteristics, industry technical and safety criteria , relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures . 1.5. Identify potential hazards associated with specialised SCUBA diving and minimise risks according to organisational policies and procedures. 1.6. Access relevant sources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information and determine contingency plans . 1.7. Establish the need for a dive lookout and or above-water dive supervisor according to conditions, industry technical and safety criteria, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. |
2. Select and organise equipment and resources. |
2.1. Select and access specific equipment and resources for specialised SCUBA diving session according to contextual issues , industry technical and safety criteria and organisational policies and procedures, and check serviceability. 2.2. Check equipment for safety and suitability according to relevant legislation and manufacturer's recommendations and adjust and fit to ensure personal comfort. 2.3. Check contents of first aid and repair kits to ensure suitability to the location and activity. |
3. Brief participants. |
3.1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about the specialised SCUBA diving session in a manner appropriate to the participants. 3.2. Encourage participants to seek clarification, information and feedback as required during the session. 3.3. Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use during specialised SCUBA diving. 3.4. Inform participants of known and anticipated hazards, safety procedures and appropriate behaviour. 3.5. Check and confirm that all participant equipment is fitted and adjusted. |
4. Instruct a specialised SCUBA diving session. |
4.1. Conduct introductory specialised SCUBA diving activities to reduce risk. 4.2. Monitor individual participant's performance during specialised SCUBA diving session. 4.3. Apply instructional techniques to impart activity specific knowledge , specialised SCUBA diving techniques and safety and rescue procedures . 4.4. Demonstrate procedures for dealing with emergency and non-routine situations according to organisational policies and procedures. |
5. Complete post-session responsibilities. |
5.1. Inform participants of opportunities to further develop their specialised SCUBA diving skills and knowledge. 5.2. Retrieve, inspect, wash, and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures. 5.3. Provide opportunities for participants to identify their personal progress and satisfaction with the session, and give feedback as required. 5.4. Evaluate relevant aspects of the specialised SCUBA diving session and determine the level of learning achieved. 5.5. Identify potential areas of improvement for future specialised SCUBA diving instructional sessions. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure instruction of e specialised SCUBA diving activities that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance Assessment must also ensure access to:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Characteristics may include: |
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Specialised SCUBA diving may include: |
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Session's aims and objectives may include: |
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Instructional plan may include: |
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Specialise SCUBA diving plan may include: |
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Industry technical and safety criteria may include: |
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Relevant legislation may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Hazards may include: |
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Risks may include: |
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Relevant sources may include: |
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Weather and environmental information may include: |
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Contingency plans may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Resources may include: |
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Contextual issues may include: |
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Safety procedures may include: |
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Instructional techniques may include: |
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Required knowledge may include: |
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Specialised SCUBA diving techniques may include: |
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Safety and rescue procedures may include: |
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Relevant aspects may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Outdoor Recreation
Competency Field
SCUBA