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.
• Duration
- 4 weeks
• Minimum Number - 5
• Maximum Number - 12
• Price - AUD$6,930.00
• Deposit - A deposit of
AUD$1040.00 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.
A 15% deposit is required to confirm a course booking. The balance
of all course fees will need to be paid in full by 30 days prior to the Course commencement. Once you book onto a course that is the course you must undertake
or risk forfeiting your deposit.
PLEASE NOTE that your deposit is non
refundable and non transferable unless
you have a medical reason or in other exceptional circumstances. If
you cannot commence the course please give us as much notice as possible
to avoid further administration charges.
If a student fails to pay all specified outstanding Course fees to
TUCF by the due date (30 days prior to Course commencement), the student
will forfeit all monies paid, along with their place on the Course.
If a student is experiencing difficulties meeting this requirement,
they are to contact TUCF prior to the 30 day deadline.
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 Nationally
Accredited certificate of Senior First Aid completed within the last
12 months. (National Competence Unit Number
HLTFA301B)
• Be able to provide Photo Identification
(i.e. drivers licence or passport)
For more information on course prerequisites click
here.
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.
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.
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
IV in Occupational Diving (Scuba Underwater Work to 30 metres).
National Qualification Code 80431.
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.
