The occupational scuba diving qualification
to 30 metres is the first level of accreditation as a commercial
diver and is ideally suited to marine archaologists, research
divers, media, aquaculture divers and inspection engineers.
On this page you will find information on course details, selection
criteria, course synopsis, course overview, course standards,
subjects covered and what's included in the course.
Course
Details
• Duration
- 4 weeks
• Minimum Number - 5
• Maximum Number - 12
• Price - AUD$6,100.00
• Deposit - A deposit
of AUD$610.00 is required to confirm a position on this course.
• Inclusions
- Price includes wetsuit and snorkeling gear (yours to keep),
text books, all diving equipment for
the duration of the course, two nights meals
and accommodation (Collie), and all certification fees (ADAS
fees are AUD$300.00).
For more information on the dates of courses, price savings,
bookings, financing and course fees click
here.
Selection
Criteria
In accordance with AS2815.1 and AS/NZS2299.1:2007;
• Hold
a valid certificate of medical fitness to dive.
• Be
at least 18 years of age.
• Be
a competent swimmer.
• Hold
a recognised certificate of recreational diving competence (e.g.
PADI Open Water Diver).
• Be
able to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, decimals
and fractions, and calculate percentages.
• Be
able to solve simple formulas (e.g. gas laws).
• Understand
written and verbal communications and be able to communicate
with other persons in English.
• Hold a certificate
of senior first aid.
For more information on course prerequisites click
here.
Course
Synopsis
The course covers activities and competencies required for the
training and accreditation of divers who are required to work
safely and competently using scuba to depths of 30 metres in
accordance with AS/NZS2299.1:2007.
Course
Overview
The occupational scuba diving qualification to 30 metres is
the first level of accreditation as a commercial diver and is
ideally suited to marine archaeologists, research divers, media,
aquaculture divers and inspection engineers.
The qualification limits the diver to using small
hand tools or conducting inspections in no decompression dives
with direct access to the surface. The diver cannot operate
large surface controlled power tools, or dive in operations
where the use of cranes, air lifts or winches is required.
Course
Standards
The course meets the requirements of:
• ADAS
Part 1 - Air Diving with Scuba.
• AS2815.1
- Scuba Diving to 30 metres.
• HSE
Part IV - Scuba Diving to 30 metres.
• Certificate
III in Occupational Diving (Scuba Underwater Work to 30 metres).
National Qualification Code 80431.
Subjects
Covered Physics
of diving, inspection and maintenance of personal equipment,
pre and post dive checks, open water dives in SCUBA, diving
hazards, application of decompression tables, diving attendant
duties, standby divers duties, seamanship, hand and voice communication,
underwater work, compressed air supply, compression chambers,
emergencies, physiology, first aid, AS/NZS2299, legislation
and guidance.
