AS 2815.1-1992

1 - AS 2815.1-1992 TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION OF OCCUPATIONAL DIVERS - SCUBA DIVING TO 30 M
4 - PREFACE
6 - CONTENTS
7 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
7 - 1.1 SCOPE
7 - 1.2 APPLICATION
7 - 1.3 PURPOSE AND UNITS OF COMPETENCY
7 - 1.3.1 Purpose
8 - 1.3.2 Units of competency
8 - 1.4 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
8 - 1.5 DEFINITIONS
8 - 1.5.1 Regulatory authority
8 - 1.5.2 Shall
8 - 1.5.3 Should
8 - 1.5.4 Unit of competency
8 - 1.5.5 Element of competency
8 - 1.5.6 Performance criteria
8 - 1.5.7 Occupational SCUBA diver
8 - 1.5.8 Direct supervision
8 - 1.5.9 Open water
8 - 1.5.10 Quick release
8 - 1.5.11 SCUBA instructor
8 - 1.6 SELECTION CRITERIA
9 - SECTION 2 UNITS OF COMPETENCY
9 - 2.1 TRAINING COURSE CONTENT
9 - 2.2 APPLY DIVING PHYSICS
9 - 2.3 DIVE USING SCUBA EQUIPMENT
9 - 2.4 OPEN WATER TRAINING DIVES FOR TABLE 2.2
9 - 2.5 IN-WATER TRAINING TIMES FOR TABLE 2.2
16 - 2.6 APPLY SEAMANSHIP SKILLS
17 - 2.7 COMMUNICATE DURING DIVING OPERATIONS
18 - 2.8 PERFORM UNDERWATER WORK
19 - 2.9 USE, INSPECT, AND MAINTAIN COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY
20 - 2.10 PREPARE AND CHECK COMPRESSION CHAMBERS
22 - 2.11 APPLY KNOWLEDGE OF DIVING PHYSIOLOGY AND FIRST AID
23 - 2.12 UNDERSTAND AND APPLY RELEVANT LEGISLATION AND GUIDANCE
24 - SECTION 3 TRAINING PLANS, ASSESSMENT, EQUIPMENT AND PLANNED EXPERIENCE
24 - 3.1 DEVELOPING THE TRAINING PLAN
24 - 3.1.1 General
24 - 3.1.2 Consul tation with authorities
24 - 3.1.3 Compliance with other Standards
24 - 3.1.4 Syllabus
24 - 3.1.5 Training records
24 - 3.1.6 Course outline
24 - 3.2 METHODS OF TRAINEE ASSESSMENT
24 - 3.2.1 General condi tions
24 - 3.2.2 Practical work
24 - 3.2.3 Written examinations
24 - 3.2.4 Assessment of personnel with previous diving experience
24 - 3.3 STAFFING, EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES
24 - 3.3.1 Standards of instruction and competence of instructors
25 - 3.3.2 Equi pment and facilities
25 - 3.4 PLANNED EXPERIENCE

Specifies the training activities and competencies required for training and accreditation of divers who are required to work safely and competently using self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA) to depths of 30 m. Such qualification is the minimum required by regulatory authorities who are responsible for the control of on-shore diving but is usually restricted to diving involving limited exertion and minor use of tools.

This Standard specifies the training activities and competencies required for the training and accreditation of divers who are required to work safely and competently using self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA) to depths of 30 m in accordance with AS 2299 (see Notes); This Standard is not intended to encompass the recreational diving industry and training within this industry.NOTES:1 Persons engaged in work-related activities may require additional training relevant to their occupation.2 Training and certification of recreational SCUBA divers is dealt with in AS 4005.1.3 Attention is drawn to the requirements of AS 2299 and of regulatory authorities which limit the depths and times of diving with no compression chamber facilities. In particular, the requirements of regulatory authorities and AS 2299 generally prohibit the use of SCUBA for dives to depths greater than 30 m.4 Persons who wish to be trained sufficiently to dive to greater depths need to be trained to AS 2815.3. Graduates from training courses to this Standard, i.e. AS 2815.1, who wish to upgrade their diving qualifications may be eligible to do so by completing approved selected modules at an approved diving school.

First published as AS 2815.1-1992.