A special Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) course (Reference 9/05) for pearl and aquaculture divers has been arranged to meet industry needs. The combined RPL assessment includes ADAS Part 1 and Part 2.

On this page you will find information on; course details, selection criteria, course synopsis, course overview, the subjects covered and what's included in the course.

 Course Details

•  Duration - 4 weeks.

•  Minimum Number - 6.

•  Maximum Number - 12.

•  Price AUD$5,000.00.

•  Deposit - An AUD$500.00 deposit is required at least 30 days prior to the     commencement date to confirm a position on this course.

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 Selection Criteria

In accordance with AS2815.2 and AS/NZS2299.1:1999

•  Meet all RPL prerequisite dive times.

•  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 i.e. PADI Open Water     Diver.

•  Be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, decimals and fractions,     calculate percentages.

•  Be able to solve simple formulas i.e. gas laws.

•  Understand written and verbal communications and be able to communicate with other     persons in English.

•  Hold a certificate of senior first aid.

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 Course Synopsis

The course and assessment 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/NZS2299.1:1999. It includes scuba assessment and training on scuba.

 Course Overview

The onshore commercial air diving qualification to 30 metres is a progressive step from AS 2815.1 (Occupational Scuba Diver) and includes the use of scuba and 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 - Scuba Diving.

•  AS2815.1 - Occupational Scuba Diving.

•  HSE Part IV - Occupational Scuba Diving.

•  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, stand by 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/NZS2299.1:1999, legislation and guidance.

 Inclusions

Text books, ADAS certification and all diving equipment. For more information on the conduct of the course click here.