ADAS diver are also awarded academic qualifications under the national vocational education and training arrangements
ADAS diver are also awarded qualifications under the national vocational education and training arrangements (the Australian Qualifications Framework - AQF, in recognition of the academic aspects of their ADAS training.
See the ADAS Training and Assessment Code of Practice (at "INFORMATION FOR DIVERS" on this website) for advice about ADAS policies and procedures in the conduct of such training.
Vocational education and training (VET) is 'education and training for work'. It exists to develop and recognise the competencies or skills of learners.
Vocational qualifications are awarded in recognition of the skills and knowledge needed to achieve competency in a particular area, rather than on the type or length of a course that has been undertaken. This means that they make it easier for employers to work out what a person with a particular qualification can do. For more information on vocational education and training, visit the website of the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) (www.anta.gov.au).
The ADAS ADvanced Diploma of Occupational Diving is a vocational qualification under the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF). The Advanced Diploma focuses on personal and professional development to prepare divers with the skills and abilities to manage diving operations or to train occupational divers.
The Advanced Diploma is a comprehensive diving qualification, with exit points at various levels (Certificate III , IV and Diploma level) and multiple streams to any of the qualifications which form the Advanced Diploma
- Training and assessment (the normal method for obtaining ADAS accreditation, where trainee divers undertake formal training and assessment courses at one of the accredited ADAS Diver Training Establishments).
- Recognition of current competencies (divers who can demonstrate existing relevant experience and knowledge may be able to claim credits towards an ADAS qualification).
- Off-the-job learning (aspects of the Advanced Diploma pathway may be undertaken by distance learning methods, allowing the student to work at their own pace and at a time and place convenient to them).
- Workplace-based learning (aspects of the ADAS Advanced Diploma pathway require the student to gain nominated on-the-job experience to fulfil the requirements of the qualification).
Certificate III and Certificate IV in Occupational Diving Qualifications
AQF Certificates are a national vocational education recognition of the first step in the pathway towards the Advanced Diploma of Occupational Diving. Qualification in one of the diving Certificate (marked * below) is a necessary first step in the relevant stream of the Certificate IV and Diploma pathways.
These Certificates complement rather than replace the internationally recognised ADAS Certificate of Competency (the ADAS Card) which is the actual qualification required to comply with Commonwealth and State and Territory legislation.
They are organised to reflect the various streams of the ADAS qualifications, recognising that occupational divers operate in a number of different diving environments, using quite different equipment and techniques (eg, SCUBA or surface supply, air or mixed gas, deep or shallow, construction or aquaculture, surface oriented or saturation).
Divers who undertake certification as a Scientific Diver will be awarded a Certificate III.
The Certificate IV qualifications available to ADAS divers are:
*SCUBA Underwater Work to 30m - (ADAS Part 1)
*Surface Supplied and SCUBA Underwater Work to 30m - (ADAS Part 2 Restricted)
*Advanced Underwater Work to 30m - (ADAS Part 2)
*Surface Supplied and SCUBA Underwater Work to 50m - (ADAS Part 3 Restricted)
*Surface Supplied and SCUBA Underwater Work to 50m - (ADAS Part 3)
Diver Medical Technician - (ADAS DMT)
Chamber Operator - (ADAS Chamber Operator)
Assessment and Workplace Training (ADAS Diving Trainer and Assessment Manager)
Diploma Qualifications
The Diploma qualifications are a part of the process to further prepare divers for the supervision and management of diving operations.
Qualification in the relevant Certificate III/IV is a necessary step in the pathway to one of the Diplomas of Occupational Diving (ie, you must have a Certificate III/IV in the relevant diving stream in order to be eligible for the Diploma and a Diploma to be eligible for Advanced Diploma).
The Diploma qualifications available to ADAS divers are:
Diploma of Occupational Diving - Dive Manager (Organisational management)
Diploma of Occupational Diving - Diving Supervisor - SCUBA Underwater Work to 30m - (ADAS Part 1)
Diploma of Occupational Diving - Diving Supervisor - Advanced Underwater Work to 30m - (ADAS Part 2)
Diploma of Occupational Diving - Diving Supervisor - Surface Supplied and SCUBA Underwater Work to 50m - (ADAS Part 3)
Advanced Diploma of Occupational Diving - Diving Project Manager
The Advanced Diploma qualification is intended to provide divers with additional skills and knowledge to further their careers in diving in the role of a diving project manager. Whilst intended primarlily for construction divers, this award can well be relevant to scientific, mililtary, polce etc diving sectors.
The course incorporates the following modules:
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7.1 MANAGING EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IN A DIVING ORGANISATION |
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1.Conduct effective meetings to achieve objectives in a diving organisation.
2.Negotiate to achieve an agreed outcome in the context of the diving industry.
3.Facilitate group problem solving and decision making to achieve objectives in a diving organisation. |
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7.2 ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND EVALUATE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY SYSTEM |
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1.Establish and maintain the framework for the occupational health and safety system in the area of responsibility
2.Establish and maintain participative arrangements for the management of occupational health and safety.
3.Establish and maintain procedures for identifying hazards and dealing with hazardous events.
4.Establish and maintain procedures for assessing and controlling risk.
5.Establish and maintain occupational health and safety training program
6.Establish and maintain a system for occupational health and safety records.
7.Evaluate the organisation’s occupational health and safety system and related policies, procedures and programs. |
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7.3 LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN A DIVING ORGANISATION |
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1.Employ leadership styles appropriate to the situation and the needs of the team in a diving organisation.
2.Apply appropriate administrative management techniques in a dive organisation.
3.Apply appropriate human resource management techniques in a diving organisation.
4.Describe and explain the formation, operation and termination of contracts as they affect business activities. |
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7.4 DEVELOPMENTAL PLANNING FOR A DIVING ORGANISATION |
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1.Identify and analyse major contemporary issues impacting on the diving industry.
2.Outline the processes involved in establishing, monitoring and reviewing a development plan for a diving organisation.
3.Outline the processes involved in the development of policy and procedures for a diving organisation.
4.Explain the key concepts and practices of quality management and continuous improvement and the advantages for organisations and individuals in the diving industry. |
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7.5 DIRECT PROJECT ACTIVITIES |
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1.Identify project scope in a strategic context
2.Acquire project resources
3.Manage integration of project activities
4.Evaluate project activities |
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7.6 MANAGE THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY CLIENT SERVICE |
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1.Analyse client needs
2.Deliver service which satisfies changing client requirements
3.Secure employee commitment to the provision of client service
4.Promote client service
5.Analyse and review client services |
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7.7 MANAGE RISK |
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1.Establish the risk management context
2.Plan for risk management in a specific activity
3.Manage risk
4.Evaluate the risk management plan |
Steps In Process For Attaining Vet Cert IV / Diploma/ Advanced Diploma
Diploma - Dive Manager
1. Qualify for Certificate IV
2. Apply to undertake Diploma
3. Undertake Training and Assessment and/or Recognition Prior Learning for Diploma for - receive ADAS Distance Learning Package or attend formal course.
4. Undertake assignments and case study projects
5.Undertake assessment.
Diploma - Dive Supervisor
1. Qualify for Certificate IV occupational diving qualification
2. Apply to undertake Diploma - receive ADAS Record of Training book
3. Undertake workplace practical experience and log in Record of Training book
4. Undertake Supervisor theory component by distance learning or formal tuition
5. Undertake Supervisor practical training and practical and theory assessment
Workplace practical
1. Diving (100/100, log book summary) Part 3 - 70% dives 30-40m, 30% dives 40-50m
2. Undertake workplace experience and log in Record of Training book
3. Undertake Training and Assessment and/or Recognition Prior Learning for Diploma for Diving Supervisor - enter in Record of Training
5. Undertake Supervisor workplace experience - 100/100 log book summary
6. Undertake Training and Assessment and/or Recognition Prior Learning for Diploma for Diving Supervisor
Advanced Diploma - Dive Project Manager
1. Qualify for Certificate IV
2. Apply to undertake Diploma - receive ADAS Distance Learning Package or attend formal course.
3. Undertake Training and Assessment and/or Recognition prior Learning for Diploma - Dive Manager
4. Undertake Advanced Diploma Theory component by distance learning or formal training
5. Undertake Advanced Dipoma Practical by formal training
6. Undertake Advanced Diploma theory and proactical assessments
Pricing Structure for obtaining certificates
Certificate IV
Any diver who has been accredited as an ADAS diver prior to 1/1/2001 and who wishes to be awarded with a Certificate III will need to pay an administrative fee to ADAS of $30.00.
Any diver applying after 1/1/2001 and in the future for accreditation as an ADAS diver will receive a Certificate III as part of the course package. Charges apply for replacement certificates.
Diploma
Any diver applying after 1/1/2001, and in the future for accreditation as an ADAS Diving Supervisor will receive a Diploma as part of the course package.
Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Occupational Diving
The Diploma - Dive Manager and Advanced Diploma - Dive Project Manager are intended to be conducted by a combination of distance learning and face-to-face tuition. Divers wishing to apply to undertake the Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Occupational Diving should contact Paul Butler (see below) for information on options and costs.
Further Information
For more information on the new courses, contact Paul Butler, National Manager of ADAS, on (02) 6689 5656 or email paul.butler@adas.org.au
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