The air diving to 30 metres course is
a progressive step from ADAS Part 1 and includes the use of
surface supported breathing apparatus (SSBA) and all underwater
tools.
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$6,250.00
• Deposit - A deposit
of AUD$625.00 is required to confirm a position on this course.
• Inclusions
- Price includes 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 AS2815.2 and AS/NZS2299.1:2007;
• Hold
a valid certificate of medical fitness to dive.
• Hold
a recognised certificate of diving competence (i.e. AS2815.1).
• 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 surface supplied breathing equipment
to depths of 30 metres in accordance with AS/NZS2299.1:2007.
Course
Overview
The onshore commercial air diving qualification to 30 metres
is a progressive step from AS2815.1 (Occupational Scuba Diver)
and includes the use of surface supported breathing apparatus.
This significantly increases the divers ability to operate under
working situations. It includes the use of welding and cutting
equipment, pneumatic and hydraulic tools, salvage equipment,
air and water dredging equipment, construction tools and other
work related subjects to meet onshore diving industry requirements.
Course
Standards
The course meets the requirements of:
• ADAS
Part 2 - Air Diving.
• AS2815.2
- Air Diving to 30 metres.
• HSE
Part III - Air Diving to 30 metres.
• Certificate
III in Occupational Diving (Advanced Underwater Work to 30 metres).
National Qualification Code 80433ACT.
Subjects
Covered
Physics
of diving, inspection and maintenance of personal equipment,
pre and post dive checks, open water dives in SCUBA and SSBA
equipment, diving hazards, application of decompression tables,
diving attendant duties, standby divers duties, surface team
member duties, seamanship, small boat handling, hand and voice
communication, underwater work including lifting, search schemes,
inspection and measurement techniques, underwater surveys, hand
tools, power tools, explosive powered tools, hydraulic tools,
waterjet and airlift, thermal cutting techniques, underwater
welding, maintenance of underwater tools, explosives use underwater,
compressed air supply, diving panels, gas cylinder filling,
safety precautions, compression chambers, chamber dive, understanding
of therapeutic decompression tables, physiology, first aid,
AS/NZS2299.1:2007, legislation and guidance.