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Course Synopsis

Recognition of Formal Training (RFT) and Recognition of Prior Learning, are avenues to Australian Diver Accreditation Scheme (ADAS) certification, for those divers applying for recognition, based on previous experience or formal occupational diver training. The system enables those with credentials not recognised by ADAS but with adequate experience or prior training, to become part of the system by proving their suitability in accordance with a standard format.

Selection Criteria

The diver seeking recognition for prior learning will have to prove, by presentation of correctly documented original logbooks to The Underwater Centre Fremantle, that they have logged sufficient time at the required depths for the qualification they are applying for. It should be noted that this is double the times as laid down in the AS2815 series, and in the ADAS-DTS which are minimum times and refer to trainees and not "experienced" divers. Presentation of the applicants logbook should be at least a month prior, so as to enable The Underwater Centre Fremantle sufficient time to properly assess its contents. The times (in minutes) are listed below.

Commercial Diving Courses

ADAS Part 1 ADAS Part 2 ADAS Part 3 ADAS Dive Supervisor Restricted Qualifications Prior Learning

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Course Synopsis Selection Criteria Outline of Program RFT Dates Price & Duration Inclusions

	Part 1		Part 2		Part 3
Depth	Dives (No.)	Times (Mins)	Dives (No.)	Times (Mins)	Dives (No.)	Times (Mins)
0-9	18	780	24	1380	2	60
10-19	12	330	12	330	10	65
20-29	12	210	12	210	2	40
30-39	-	-	-	-	6	120
40-50	-	-	-	-	4	60
Plus Part 1	-	-	42	1320	42	1320
Plus Part 2	-	-	-	-	48	1920
Total	42	1320	90	3240	114	3585

Recreational Divemasters and Instructors can have their prior training and certification accepted for access to an RPL assessment.

Outline of Program

Once the candidate has proved sufficient logged experience, they will then be required to sit a written theoretical examination. This exam will be equivalent to the final examination of a course at the same level as their application, i.e. applications for a Part 2 certificate will be expected to pass the same examination and at the same standard as a diver who is attending a Part 2 course at The Underwater Centre Fremantle.

Having passed the theory examination the candidate will also be expected to then pass a formal assessment under an approved Instructor. This will be a documented assessment of the divers actual ability to use the equipment both safely and efficiently, it is not to be considered as a general training exercise, and there is a required level of competence to be attained. Such practical assessments cannot be achieved in one session and several days will be required so that a full and correct assessment can be made.

RTF

Recognition of formal training (RFT) is similar to RPL with the additional requirement that students must have had formal training prior to being accepted for the assessment. Formal training in Australia may have come from sources such as the police or military. Some overseas courses will also qualify.

Dates

Part 1, 2 and 3 RPL/RFT’s will be conducted in conjunction with our standard course program (RPL/RFT’s piggy back onto Part 1, 2 and 3 courses).

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Price & Duration

•  Part 1 RPL (two weeks); AUD$4,250.00

•  Part 2 RPL (two weeks); AUD$4,750.00

•  Part 3 RPL (two weeks); AUD$4,750.00

•  Combined Part 1 and 2 RPL (four weeks); AUD$8,000.00. Please note that a special     ADAS Part 1 and 2 RPL Program for Pearl and Aquaculture divers is scheduled in     December each year.

•  Combined Part 1, 2 and 3 RPL (six weeks); AUD$12,000.00

•  Part 1 RFT (three days); AUD$3,250.00

•  Part 2 RFT (six days); AUD$3,500.00

•  Part 3 RFT (five days); AUD$3,000.00

Inclusions

Text books, certification fees and all diving equipment for the course are provided.



Wade Hinkley (Attendant) helping ADAS Part 2 (Restricted) student, Tony Robins (Diver), exit the water after his 30 metre deep dive.