ADAS Course Outlines

Part 1 (Occupational SCUBA to 30m)

Part 2 (SSBA to 30m)

Part 3 (SSBA to 50m)

Part 4 (Closed bell)

Part 1 Restricted (Scientific)

Part 2 Restricted (Restricted SSBA to 30m)

Part 3 Restricted (Restricted SSBA to 50m)

Trainee Onshore Supervisors

Onshore Supervisors

Trainee Offshore Supervisor

Offshore Air Supervisor

Offshore Air and Bell Supervisor

Atmospheric Diving Systems (ADS)

Advanced Diploma

Aquaculture

Diver Medical Technician (DMT)

Assistant Life Support Technician (ALST)

Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV)

Chamber Operator

Part 1 (Occupational SCUBA to 30m)

Course Overview
The Occupational Scuba Diving to 30 metres qualification (Part 1) is the first level of certification as a commercial diver.  It is intended to establish occupational scuba diving skills as part of the training for construction divers and is the occupational scuba qualification for police, marine archaeology, scientific research, media, and engineering inspection diving.

The qualification limits the diver to using hand tools or conducting inspections in no decompression dives with direct access to the surface. The diver cannot operate surface controlled power tools, or dive in operations where the use of overhead lifting or other similar activities is required.

Course Standards
The course meets the requirements of:

• AS 2815.1 - Scuba Diving to 30 metres
• AS 2815.6 – Restricted Occupational Scuba Diver
• Certificate IV in Hyperbaric Operations (Occupational SCUBA to 30 metres).  National Qualification Code 80929ACT.

Student Prerequisites
Before applicants commence ADAS Part 1 training, the ATE must ensure that they:

• are at least 18 years of age at the commencement of training;
• are in possession of a valid certificate of medical fitness to dive (see AS/NZS 2299.1) issued, after examination, by a doctor trained and experienced in underwater medicine in accordance with the requirements in AS/NZS 2299.1 and that certification remains valid until the scheduled completion date of the training being undertaken.  If a trainee’s health has changed significantly since the medical certificate was issued, the trainee shall seek an appropriate medical review;
• are able to swim competently. NOTE: Competence should be demonstrated by the trainee completing a 200m swim on the surface using mask, fins and snorkel while wearing SCUBA equipment and neutrally buoyant within eight minutes and by the trainee treading water for 10 min while fully clothed (i.e. wearing a long sleeved shirt and long pants);  
• hold a recognised certificate of recreational diving competence (e.g. an open water sports diver qualification from a recognised scuba training organisation) or a certificate as a military diver) and demonstrate logged evidence of at least 10 dives undertaken since receiving certification and within 6 months of commencing the ADAS training course; and
• unless Non-English Language (NEL) speaking course arrangements have been made with ADAS, can understand written and verbal communication in English, and can communicate effectively in English with other persons.
• prior to the commencement of the practical components of the training course, have satisfactorily completed training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, basic emergency life support and 100% oxygen administration.  Prior to certification, the trainee shall have satisfactorily completed first aid training and hold certification from an accredited training organization.

The validity of any required qualification(s) must be checked and if necessary confirmed with the issuing authority.  In any cases of doubt, the issue is to be referred to ADAS for clearance.

Delivery and Assessment
The ADAS Part 1 course is to have a minimum duration of 4 weeks (that is, a minimum of 20 days are to be programmed to meet the requirements of the course).

The emphasis of the training must be on preparing recreational scuba divers to work safely and effectively as members of a diving team using modern full face masks with effective communications to successfully achieve a variety of light work and inspection and survey tasks.

The theory component of the course must meet the requirements of the ADAS Competency Standards.

The safety and efficiency advantages of full face masks and underwater communications are to be contrasted to the limitations of using half face masks without communications.

Trainees are to be required to use only one type of full face mask. They should be provided with a range of masks in their initial dives and the most appropriate mask selected for best fit, comfort, security and water tightness.

The first dive must be a preliminary assessment of the trainee’s competence using half face mask and mouth-held demand valve. This dive is to be used to assess the student’s prerequisite skills and ability and is to be undertaken in clear water under close supervision.  (This is the only dive in which a contents gauge, with warning mark, may act as the divers air reserve rather than a manually operated reserve).

The zero visibility and search dives are to be conducted using half face mask and mouth-held demand valve using life line and line signals.

All other dives must be conducted using full face masks and underwater communications.

Trainees must be assessed on at least two occasions on the preparation of an effective risk assessment.

All dives must be conducted as no decompression dives and to include at least:

• two (2) zero visibility  dives in 2 9 metres [minimum of twenty (20) minutes bottom time];
• one (1) night dive;
• six (6) boat dives;
• the use of a selected bail-out system and the demonstration of the range of common industry reserve systems;
• standby diver training and assessment as per the ADAS assessment proforma;
• bottom searches (at least three (3) of: jackstay, grid mesh, snag line, semi circular, parallel and circular);
• hand tool tasks (at least spanner, wood and metal saws, cold chisel, hand drill/auger);
• tie a selection of knots underwater – at least bowline, bowline on bight, round turn & 2 half hitches, clove hitch, sheet bend, figure eight, figure eight on bight;
• two (2) x inspection tasks using visual  and photographic means;
• one (1) underwater survey of a three dimensional object that requires angular and linear measurements, and produce a written report (which can be based on proforma supplied by ATE), that includes the correct description and recording of those measurements in an appropriate engineering drawing format;
• one (1) deep dive between 28 and 30 metres; and
• one (1) chamber dive to 50 metres.

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Part 2 (SSBA to 30m)

Course Overview
The SSBA Diver to 30 metres is a progressive step from Occupational Scuba Diver to 30 metres (AS 2815.1) and introduces the use of surface supported breathing apparatus as the basis for underwater construction activities.  This significantly increases the diver’s ability to operate under working situations. The course 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 on shore diving industry requirements.

Course Standards
The course meets the requirements of;

• AS 2815.2 - Air Diving to 30 metres.
• Certificate IV in Hyperbaric Operations (SSBA to 30m).  National Qualification Code 80931ACT.

Student Prerequisites
Before applicants commence ADAS Part 2 training, the ATE must ensure that they:

• hold either a current ADAS Part 1 qualification or approved equivalent, have qualified at an ADAS Part 1 course in the previous one month or are currently engaged in a integrated Part 1 - 2 or Part 1 – 3 course;    
• hold either a recognised current Diver Medic Technician certificate or a current First Aid certification from an accredited training organization [i.e. have been certified within three (3) years of the conclusion of the proposed training program] and that CPR and oxygen resuscitation skills have been refreshed  within the 12-month period prior to the conclusion of the training program;
• are in possession of a valid certificate of medical fitness to dive (see AS/NZS 2299.1) issued, after examination, by a doctor trained and experienced in underwater medicine in accordance with the requirements in AS/NZS 2299.1 and that certification remains valid until the scheduled completion date of the training being undertaken. If the applicants’ health has changed significantly since the medical certificate was issued, the applicant shall seek an appropriate medical review; and
• unless Non-English Language (NEL) speaking course arrangements have been made with ADAS, can understand written and verbal communication in English, and can communicate effectively in English with other persons.

Competencies
The following top level unit competencies are completed:

• handle emergency procedures
• carry out pre-dive preparations - SSBA
• undertake underwater deployment - SSBA
• conduct post dive procedures - SSBA
• compression chamber dive
• underwater work - core
• underwater work - powered tools
• underwater work - cutting and welding
• underwater work - construction
• advanced underwater work - explosives

Delivery and Assessment
Part 2 certification assumes and requires Part 1 certification.  The Part 2 SSBA course can be conducted separate to or amalgamated with Part 1 SCUBA training.  

The ADAS SSBA Diver to 30 metres (Part 2) course is to have a minimum duration of four (4) weeks [i.e.; minimum of twenty course (20) days are to be programmed to meet the training, assessment and administration requirements of the course].

This course is to prepare divers for work in the construction diving industry. The emphasis of the course must be the exposure of occupational scuba divers to:

• work safely and effectively as members of a construction dive team;
• the use of band masks, demand helmets and lightweight full face masks using underwater communications;
• safely use a variety of pneumatic and hydraulic power tools; and
• successfully achieve a variety of demanding underwater construction and inspection and survey tasks.

The theory component of the course must be conducted using an approved ADAS theory text and must meet the requirements of the ADAS Competency Standards.

Trainees must be assessed on at least two occasions on the preparation of an effective risk assessment for dives involving relevant equipment and work tasks.

All dives must be conducted as no decompression dives using primarily band mask and demand full helmet.

The appropriate helmet/mask suited to the task being undertaken must be used.

The schedule of diving is to include at least:

• the use of demand full helmet and band mask during dives to ensure full competency with both;
• one (1) zero visibility dive [minimum of twenty (20) minutes bottom time];
• six (6) boat dives;
• one (1) dive to 28–30 metres;
• lifting tasks using open and closed lift bags and utilising, in part at least, steel wire rope and chain;
• undertaking at least one underwater survey of a three dimensional object that requires taking angular and linear measurements, and producing a written report (which can be undertaken using a proforma developed by the ATE) that includes the correct description and recording of those measurements in an appropriate engineering drawing format;
• standby diver training and assessment on SSBA as per the ADAS assessment pro forma;
• undertaking at least one (1) video quality control or safety surveillance work task;
• two (2) medium to long duration heavy construction project tasks involving team work, moving and assembling heavy components underwater in limited visibility, using buoyant lifts and manual labour, and following plans or drawings to achieve a reasonable degree of accuracy;
• the use of pneumatic tools [at least two (2) out of drill, chisel, impact wrench, angle grinder, jack hammer];
• the use of hydraulic tools [at least three (3) out of chainsaw, angle grinder, disc cutter, impact wrench, drill, scrubber, rock drill, jack hammer];
• the use of a hydraulic tool work task at a depth of 21–23 metres;
• the use of underwater cutting and welding;
• the use of LP water jet and air lift/dredge; and
• a chamber dive to 50 metres. (Note: It is only necessary that trainees have 1 X 50 metre chamber dive per consolidated course (that is, a Part 1 and 2 combined or Part 1, 2 and 3 combined).

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Part 3 (SSBA to 50m)

This surface supplied qualification to 50 metres is a progressive step from ADAS Part 2 and includes the use of surface supported breathing apparatus.  The qualification significantly increases the diver’s ability to operate under working situations including the use of wet bells, deck decompression chambers and other work related subjects to meet offshore diving industry requirements.

Course Standards

The course meets the requirements of:

• AS 2815.3 - Air Diving to 50 metres.
• Certificate IV in Hyperbaric Operations (SSBA to 50m).  National Qualification Code 80933ACT.

Student Prerequisites
Before applicants commence ADAS Part 3 training, the ATE must ensure that they:

• hold either a current ADAS Part 2 qualification or approved equivalent, have qualified at an ADAS Part 2 course in the previous one month or are currently engaged in a integrated Part 2 – 3 course;   
• hold either a recognised current Diver Medic Technician certificate or a current First Aid certification from an accredited training organization (i.e. has been certified within three (3) years of the conclusion of the proposed training program) and that CPR and oxygen resuscitation skills have been refreshed  within the 12-month period prior to the conclusion of the training program;
• are in possession of a valid certificate of medical fitness to dive (see AS/NZS 2299.1) issued, after examination by a doctor trained and experienced in underwater medicine in accordance with the requirements in AS/NZS 2299.1 and that certification remains valid until the scheduled completion date of the training being undertaken. If the applicants’ health has changed significantly since the medical certificate was issued, they are to seek an appropriate medical review; and
• unless Non-English Language (NEL) speaking course arrangements have been made with ADAS, can understand written and verbal communication in English, and can communicate effectively in English with other persons.

Competencies
The following top level unit competencies are completed:

• compression chamber operation
• offshore diving equipment and operations
• underwater deployment—SSBA to 50 m
• pre- and post-dive checks and maintenance on diver’s hot water suit and hot water supply systems
• use diver’s hot water suit and hot water supply systems
• advanced underwater work to 50 m
• pre- and post-dive checks for equipment used in wet bell diving operations
• participate in wet bell diving operations.

Delivery and Assessment
The Part 1 and Part 2 programs are to be followed by a further four weeks’ (that is, a minimum of 20 days over a 26-day period) training and assessment program. It is to be conducted according to the requirements outlined in this document.

Part 3 certification assumes and requires Part 2 certification or approved equivalent. The Part 3 SSBA course can be conducted separate to, or amalgamated with, Part 1 Occupational SCUBA to 30m and/or Part 2 Occupational SSBA Diver to 30m.

The ADAS SSBA Diver to 50 metres (Part 3) program comprises a minimum of four (4) weeks [i.e.; minimum of twenty course (20) days are to be programmed to meet the training, assessment and administration requirements of the course].  It must be conducted according to the requirements outlined in this document.
The objective of Part 3 training is to prepare Part 2 Divers to both safely and competently:

• dive on SSBA to depths of 50msw
• use hydraulic tools at depths to 50msw
• conduct decompression dives using in water decompression and SurDO2
• act as chamber operators
• dive using hot water suits, and operate hot water generators
• engage in diving operations using wet bells as a:

in-water standby diver; and
surface standby diver.

All wet bell diving is to be undertaken in the 10 to 50 metre depth range.

The schedule of diving is to include:

• a minimum of five (5) dives using wet bells;
• acting as an in-water bell attendant and standby diver, conduct bell-to-bell rescues on at least  two (2) occasions;
• acting as a surface standby diver, conduct surface-to-bell rescues on at least (2) two occasions;
• correct operation of the wet bell diver supply panel;
• post-dive equipment checks on wet bell system;
• decontamination and cleaning of all relevant equipment on wet bell system;
• umbilical management; and
• switching to onboard gas supply

The standby diver may be located at the surface or in the bell as appropriate to the bell rescue task to be undertaken, provided the location is less than 5 meters above the water level.

As per current requirements a fully trained (staff) standby diver shall be appointed and at the appropriate state of readiness in accordance with AS/NZS 2299.1 during all wet bell diving.

Each diver is to have his/her own excursion umbilical that terminates in the wet bell.

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Part 4 (Closed bell)

The ADAS Closed Bell Diver course (Part 4) is a progressive step from ADAS Part 3 and trains divers in the use of closed diving bells and chamber complexes as a diver or another member of the dive team to:

• be able to dive using a closed bell and breathing artificial gas mixtures in air range dives and dives deeper than 50 metres. 
• respond to emergencies in the water, bell or chamber when acting as a diver or another member of the diving team.

Course Standards
This course meets the requirements of:

• Certificate IV in Hyperbaric Operations (Closed Bell Diving). National Qualification Code: 80940ACT

Student Prerequsites

Before applicants commence ADAS Part 4 training, the ATE must ensure that:

• hold a current ADAS Part 3 Diving qualification or approved equivalent. The date that the applicant obtained their Part 3 Certificate or recognised equivalent must be recorded on the application form submitted to ADAS for the Part 4 Certificate;
• have held the ADAS Part 3 Diving qualification or equivalent have completed (in no less than 12 months and no more than 5 years) at least 50 dives for a minimum total bottom time of 50 hours working as either a Part 2 and Part 3 diver.  These dives must have been recorded and in a formal diver’s daily logbook in a format in accordance with, or similar to that required by, ADAS and been certified by a qualified Supervisor.  Where doubt exists the ATE should confirm the validity of the above industry time with the nominated contractor/s;
• In regard to the dives required  above:

all of the dives must have been conducted in surface supplied equipment and in open water.  i.e. not in compression chambers, pools, and tanks;no dives undertaken as part of a training and/or assessment courses are to be counted;
ten (10) hours of the bottom time is to be at depths greater that twenty (20) metres;
at least six (6) hours of that ten (10) hours bottom time is to be at depths greater that 30 metres;
only bottom time is to be counted towards the fifty (50) hours, i.e. decompression stop time is not to be included;
no dive shorter than fifteen (15) minutes bottom time is to be counted;
and for a dive where the bottom time is longer than two (2) hours only two (2) hours is to be counted.

• hold either a recognised current Diver Medic Technician certificate or a current First Aid certification from an accredited training organization (i.e. has been certified within 3 years of the conclusion of the proposed training program) and CPR and oxygen resuscitation skills must have been refreshed within the 12 month period prior to the conclusion of the training program;
• are in possession of a valid certificate of medical fitness to dive (see AS/NZS 2299.1) issued, after examination, by a doctor trained and experienced in underwater medicine in accordance with the requirements in AS/NZS 2299.1 and that certification must remain valid until the scheduled completion date of the training being undertaken. If the applicants’ health has changed significantly since the medical certificate was issued, the applicant shall seek an appropriate medical review; and
• unless Non-English Language (NEL) speaking course arrangements have been made with ADAS, are able to understand written and verbal communication in English, and can communicate effectively in English with other persons.

Delivery and Assessment
Before any assessments are undertaken the candidate should have a high expectation that the assessments will be safely and successfully completed. The person presenting the candidate for assessment should check and record that in their opinion the candidate has undertaken suitable and sufficient training, or has demonstrated that they have suitable and sufficient experience to be submitted for assessment. However, this does not mean that the candidate will automatically successfully complete the assessments. 

The theory component of the course is to be conducted using an approved ADAS theory text and must meet the requirements of the ADAS Competency Standards.

The program is to include familiarisation training in water 5-10 metres deep of:

• a minimum of twenty-four (24) bell lockouts as a diver;
• a minimum of twenty-four (24) bell lockouts acting as a bellman;
• five (5) simulated rescues of an incapacitated diver; and
• twelve (12) bell runs from deck chamber to deck chamber with full transfer under pressure.

The first three bell lockouts are to be completed with the instructor in the bell and may be made "from deck to deck" without "transfer under pressure" (TUP).  All subsequent bell runs should be made using full TUP procedures.

The trainee diver may make only one lockout from the bell at any one depth during each bell run but the diver and bellman may change round so that each carries out one lockout at a particular depth.  Further lockouts may be made on the same bell run provided the depth of the bell is changed and the full bottom door routine completed.

Each trainee must complete four chamber pressurisation and TUP checks, four pre-dive bell checks, and a simulated simultaneous gas loss and communication failure.

Each trainee must complete safely and competently three bell dives, one to each depth of 55, 75 and 100 metres respectively.  An incapacitated diver rescue should be made during one of these dives.

From a living depth greater than 50 metres, the trainee must complete two open water bell runs to a depth greater than 50 metres.  The lockout for these bell runs should be at least 15 minutes for each diver on each occasion.  During these runs the diver should swim away from the closed bell to the full extent of the diver's umbilical.  Competence must be demonstrated consistently, and assessed on 4 occasions on separate days.

Each candidate must conducted appropriate checks and controls for a bell diving operation, maintained the bell environment, and assisted and monitored a diver before leaving, on leaving during dive, and on re entering the bell.

Each candidate must act as a member of the surface team during a bell run, and maintaining the Diving Operation log.  Competence must be demonstrated consistently, over a period of time, with evidence of performance obtained from a series of dives in simulated conditions at Accredited Training Establishment.

Candidates must use appropriate voice communications, helium unscramblers where necessary, and emergency communications as appropriate in simulated conditions.

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Aquaculture (SSBA to 30m)

Course Synopsis
The Aquaculture SSBA to 30 metre course has been requested by the Australian seafood industry to meet its legislative requirement for ADAS training for tuna, Salmon etc. farm diving operations.  As agreed with the industry, this is effectively a simplified and abridged Part 1 course using SSBA equipment, with a reduced emphasis on theory and a strong with emphasis on practical diving.   The industry arrangement is that diver role will be to dive and undertake simple manual underwater tasks and that supervisors will be responsible for dive planning and supervision.

Course Overview
The emphasis of the course is to train recreational qualified scuba divers to working safely and effectively as members of a diving team, on surface supply.  The training is on modern light weight full face masks with effective communications, to successfully achieve a variety of light manual work tasks required of seafood divers.

It comprises an abridged version of the Part 1 theory combined with the SSBA equipment theory from the Part 2 course.  The practical component consists of an expanded number of relatively short SSBA dives focussed on the limited set of Aquaculture skills.

Course Standards
The course meets the requirements of:

• Certificate IV in Hyperbaric Operations (Aquaculture SSBA to 30m). National Qualification Code: 80928ACT
• The diving Units of Competency of the Seafood Industry Training Package SF104 and can therefore be used to meet the legislative need for accredited diver training for the Salmon farming industry in Tasmania and South Australia. 
•  accredited training for the Queensland aquaculture industry, in particular the Beche De Mer and Cray fishing sectors in the Torres Strait.

Student Prerquisites
Before applicants commence ADAS Aquaculture training, the ATE must ensure that they:

• are at least 18 years of age at the commencement of training;
• are in possession of a valid certificate of medical fitness to dive (see AS/NZS 2299.1) issued, after examination, by a doctor trained and experienced in underwater medicine in accordance with the requirements in AS/NZS 2299.1 and that certification remains valid until the scheduled completion date of the training being undertaken. If the trainee’s health has changed significantly since the medical certificate was issued, the trainee shall seek an appropriate medical review;

• are able to swim competently. NOTE: Competence should be demonstrated by the trainee completing a 200m swim on the surface using mask, fins and snorkel while wearing SCUBA equipment and neutrally buoyant within eight minutes and by the trainee treading water for ten (10) minutes while fully clothed (i.e. wearing a long sleeved shirt and long pants);  
• as a minimum hold a recognised certificate of recreational diving competence (e.g. an open water sports diver qualification from a recognised scuba training organisation) or a certificate as a military diver) and demonstrate logged evidence of at least ten (10) dives undertaken since receiving certification and within 6 months of commencing the ADAS training course;
• if undergoing initial diver training during this course, prior to the commencement of the practical components of the training course, have satisfactorily completed training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, basic emergency life support and 100% oxygen administration.  Prior to certification, the trainee shall have satisfactorily completed first aid training and hold certification from an accredited training organization;
• If already the older of an ADAS diver qualification, hold either a recognised current Diver Medic Technician certificate or a current First Aid certification from an accredited training organization (i.e. has been certified within three (3) years of the conclusion of the proposed training program) and CPR and oxygen resuscitation skills must have been refreshed within the 12 month period prior to the conclusion of the training program; and
• unless Non-English Language (NEL) speaking course arrangements have been made with ADAS, can understand written and verbal communication in English, and can communicate effectively in English with other persons.

Competencies
The following top-level competencies are completed:

• diving industry and diving qualifications
• anatomy, physiology and diving physics
• health and safety in diving operations
• compression chamber theory
• effective working relationships
• emergency procedures – SSBA
• pre-dive preparations – SSBA
• underwater deployment – SSBA
• conduct post-dive procedures – SSBA
• compression chamber dive
• underwater work – basic.

Delivery and Assessment
The Aquaculture course is of a minimum duration of four (4) weeks [that is, a minimum of twenty [20] course days are to be programmed to meet the training, assessment and administration requirements of the course].  It must be conducted according to the requirements outlined in this document. 

The theory component of the course is to be undertaken using an approved ADAS theory text and must meet the requirements of the ADAS Competency Standards. 

The theory for this course is to be approximately 50% of the standard Part 1 theory package and prioritised with a strong emphasis on safety critical information and delivered (at the conceptual level whenever possible) as per the following outline:

• Physics (approximately 2 hours)
• Temperature and pressure
• Volume changes – premise of Boyle’s law
• Partial pressures – concepts – relationship to depth
• not maths
• Absolute pressure/gauge pressure
• Buoyancy – concepts. No Lifting calculations
• Heat/light/sound – concepts only
• Anatomy, Physiology, Diving First Aid (approximately 1 day)
• Circulatory system
• Respiratory system
• Nervous
• Musculo-skeletal
• Diving maladies – outline
• Signs and symptoms
• Equipment (approximately 1 day)
• Aga’s/lightweight FF masks
• Regulators – concepts/outline
• Cylinder markings
• Panels 
• Umbilicals – hose ending
• Manifolds
• NRV
• Bailouts
• BC’s
• Content’s Gauge
• User maintenance
• Line signals /Communications (approximately 1 hour)
• Tables (approximately 2 days)
• Legislation (Approx 1 hour)
• Lift Bag Safety and Safe Lifting (approximately 1 hour)
• Compression chamber theory and dive (approximately 4 hours)
• General introduction to chambers and therapeutic treatments

All dives are to be conducted using lightweight full face masks using underwater communications.

Trainees are assessed on at least two occasions on the preparation of an effective risk assessment.

All dives must be conducted as no decompression dives and to include at least:

• two (2) zero visibility  dives in 2 9 metres [minimum of twenty (20) minutes bottom time];
• bottom searches [at least two (2) of: jackstay, grid mesh, snag line, semi circular, parallel and circular];
• six (6) boat dives;
• the use of a selected bail-out system and the demonstration of the range of common industry reserve systems;
• standby diver training and assessment as per the ADAS assessment proforma;
• four (4) hand tool tasks (spanner, wood and metal saws, cold chisel, hand drill/auger);
• two (2) net repair tasks;
• tie a selection of knots under water – at least bowline, bowline on bight, round turn & 2 half hitches, clove hitch, sheet bend, figure eight, figure eight on bight;
• two light lifting tasks using lift bags to raise objects up to 100 kg apparent weight from at least 6 m depth;
• all dives must be conducted as no decompression dives and to include at least one (1) deep dive between 28 and 30 metres; and
• one (1) chamber dive to 50 metres.
• in water decompression procedures; at least four (4) simulated in water decompression dives using both lazy shot and dive stage;
• at least one dive to deeper than 28m; and
• the use of two types of full face masks which comply with the requirements of AS/NZS 2299.1 (including Aga) with voice communications.

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Part 1 Restricted (Restricted SCUBA to 30m)

Course Synopsis
The focus of the course is to prepare scientific divers to work in reasonably benign open water conditions undertaking aquarium diving, archaeological investigations, scientific research; and natural resource management. 

Course Overview
The emphasis of the course is to prepare recreationally trained divers to work safely and effectively as members of an integrated occupational dive team in reasonably controlled environments that involve negligible risk from environmental hazards, underwater entrapment or risk of unplanned decompression. Whilst the main emphasis of the course is to dive using half face masks and mouth held regulators, during training, students must use a variety of modern diving equipment including full face masks with effective communications.  They must be assessed as competent to complete a variety of relevant light work, sampling and survey tasks.

Course Standards
The course meets the requirements of:

• AS2815.6 – Restricted Occupational Scuba Diving.
• Certificate IV in Hyperbaric Operations (Restricted Occupational SCUBA to 30m). National Qualifications Code: 80927ACT.

Student Prerequistes
Before applicants commence ADAS training, the ATE must ensure that they:

• are at least 18 years of age at the commencement of training;
• are in possession of a valid certificate of medical fitness to dive (see AS/NZS 2299.1) issued, after examination, by a doctor trained and experienced in underwater medicine in accordance with the requirements in AS/NZS 2299.1 and that certification remains valid until the scheduled completion date of the training being undertaken.  If the trainee’s health has changed significantly since the medical certificate was issued, the trainee shall seek an appropriate medical review;
• are able to swim competently. NOTE: Competence should be demonstrated by the trainee completing a 200m swim on the surface using mask, fins and snorkel while wearing SCUBA equipment and neutrally buoyant within eight minutes and by the trainee treading water for 10 min while fully clothed (i.e. wearing a long sleeved shirt and long pants);  
• hold a recognised certificate of recreational diving competence (e.g. an open water sports diver qualification from a recognised scuba training organisation) or a certificate as a military diver) and demonstrate logged evidence of at least 10 dives undertaken since receiving certification and within 6 months of commencing the ADAS training course;
• unless Non-English Language (NEL) speaking course arrangements have been made with ADAS, can understand written and verbal communication in English, and can communicate effectively in English with other persons; and
• prior to the commencement of the practical components of the training course, the trainee shall have satisfactorily completed training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, basic emergency life support and 100% oxygen administration.  Prior to certification, the trainee shall have satisfactorily completed first aid training and hold certification from an accredited training organization.

Competencies
The following top level unit competencies are completed:

• role of the restricted occupational scuba diver
• anatomy, physiology and diving physics
• health and safety in diving operations
• diving first aid
• compression chamber theory
• effective working relationships
• emergency procedures
• scuba equipment
• pre-dive preparations
• underwater deployment
• post dive procedures
• diving work tasks.

Delivery and Assessment
The Restricted Scuba Diver course is to have a minimum duration of two (2) weeks [that is, a minimum of twelve (12) days over a sixteen (16) day period are to be programmed to meet the training, assessment and administration requirements of the course]. It must be conducted according to the requirements outlined in this document.

The safety and efficiency advantages of full face masks and underwater communications should be contrasted to the limitations of using half face masks without communications.

The theory component of the course is to be conducted using an approved ADAS theory text and must meet the requirements of the ADAS Competency Standards.

The first dive must be a preliminary assessment of the trainee’s competence using half face mask and mouth held demand valve.

The zero visibility and search dives should be conducted using half face mask and mouth held demand valve using life line and line signals.

At least half of all other dives must be conducted using full face masks and underwater communications.

Trainees must be assessed on at least two occasions on the preparation of an effective risk assessment.

All dives must be conducted as no decompression dives and the program is to include undertaking at least:

• one (1) zero visibility dive in 2–8 metres (minimum of 20 minutes bottom time);
• one (1) night dive;
• four (4) boat dives;
• the use of a selected bail-out system and the demonstration of the range of common industry reserve systems;
• standby diver training and assessment as per the ADAS assessment proforma;
• bottom searches [at least two (2) of: jackstay, grid mesh, snag line, semi circular, parallel and circular];
• hand tool tasks using at least three (3) of: spanner, sledgehammer, hacksaw, pneumatic drill, core sampler and air-lift;
• two light lifting tasks using lift bags to raise objects up to 100 kg apparent weight from at least 6m depth;
• tie a selection of knots under water – at least bowline, bowline on bight, round turn & 2 half hitches, clove hitch, sheet bend, figure eight, figure eight on bight;
• two (2) underwater surveys of the seabed using at least two of: line transect, quadrat search, photographic quadrat; video transect; timed swim; measure time swim and prepare short reports of the surveys;
• simulated decompression stops during ascents from four (4) dives at depths greater than 20m; and
• one (1) deep dive between 28 and 30 metres.

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Part 2 Restricted (Restricted SSBA to 30m)

Course Synopsis  
The course covers activities and competencies required for the training and certification of divers who are required to work safely and competently using surface supplied breathing equipment to depths of 30 metres in accordance with AS/NZS 2299.1:2007 but who do not require to use power tools.  

Course Overview
The Part 2 Restricted SSBA to 30 metres [Restricted] qualification is a progressive step from AS 2815.1 (Occupational Scuba Diver).  It can be conducted separate to or amalgamated with Part 1 scuba training and requires Part 1 qualification before certification can be issued.  It includes the use of surface supplied breathing apparatus and significantly increases the diver’s ability to operate under working situations.

Divers who wish to be certified to dive on SSBA to 30 metres but who do not need the construction and power tool competencies inherent in the full Part 2 may undertake a Part 2 (Restricted) course. 
Course Standards

Course Standards

The course meets the requirements of:

• Certificate IV in Hyperbaric Operations (Restricted SSBA to 30m).  National Qualification Code: 80930ACT

Prerequisites
Before applicants commence ADAS Part 2 R training, the ATE must ensure that they:

• hold a current ADAS Part 1 qualification or approved equivalent, have qualified at an ADAS Part 1 course in the previous one month or are undertaking an integrated Part 1/Part 2R course;
• are in possession of a valid certificate of medical fitness to dive (see AS/NZS 2299.1) issued, after examination, by a doctor trained and experienced in underwater medicine in accordance with the requirements in AS/NZS 2299.1 and that certification remains valid until the scheduled completion date of the training being undertaken. If the trainee’s health has changed significantly since the medical certificate was issued, the trainee shall seek an appropriate medical review;
• hold either a recognised current Diver Medic Technician certificate or a current First Aid certification from an accredited training organization (i.e. has been certified within 3 years of the conclusion of the proposed training program) and CPR and oxygen resuscitation skills must have been refreshed within the 12 month period prior to the conclusion of the training program; and
• unless Non-English Language (NEL) speaking course arrangements have been made with ADAS, can understand written and verbal communication in English, and can communicate effectively in English with other persons.

Competencies
The following top level unit competencies are completed:

• handle emergency procedures
• carry out pre-dive preparations - SSBA
• undertake underwater deployment - SSBA
• conduct post dive procedures - SSBA
• compression chamber dive
• underwater work - core

Delivery and Assessment
The Part 2 Restricted SSBA program comprises a minimum of 2 weeks [that is, a minimum of ten (10) working days are to be programmed to meet the training, assessment and administration requirements of the course].  It must be conducted according to the requirements outlined in this document.

The theory component of the course must be conducted using an approved ADAS theory text and must meet the requirements of the ADAS Competency Standards.

All dives are to be conducted using band masks, demand helmets and lightweight full face masks using underwater communications.

Trainees are to be assessed on at least two occasions on the preparation of an effective risk assessment for dives involving relevant equipment and work tasks.

All dives are to be conducted as no decompression dives and to include at least:

• at least one (1) dive using a demand full helmet and ten (10) dives using a band mask to ensure competency with both.  Light weight full face masks can also be used;
• one (1) zero visibility dive (minimum of 20 minutes bottom time);
• six (6) boat dives;
• one (1) deep dive to 28–30 metres;
• lift tasks using open and closed lift bags and utilising, in part at least, SWR and/or chain;
• standby diver training and assessment on SSBA;
• undertaking at least one (1) video quality control or safety surveillance work task;
• work tasks designed to increase the trainee’s diving skills and underwater competence and confidence. Any of the work competencies detailed in the ADAS Requirements may be utilised but are not to be assessed; and
• a chamber dive to 50 metres. (Note: It is only necessary that trainees have 1 X 50 metre per consolidated course [that is, a Part 1 and 2 (restricted) combined].

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Part 3 Restricted (Restricetd SSBA to 50m)

Course Synopsis
The commercial air diver qualification (AS 2815.3 Restricted) is the most advanced of the restricted air diving qualifications and enables the diver to dive to a maximum of 50 metres using air breathing apparatus and techniques including surface decompression with oxygen and compression chambers.  It is intended primarily for police, scientific and other divers who require to dive to 50 metres on air but who do not require the use of hydraulic tools or wet bells.

Course Overview
The restricted air diving qualification to 50 metres is a progressive step from ADAS Part 2 or ADAS Part 2 Restricted.  It significantly increases the diver’s ability to operate in deep air situations and includes the use of deck decompression chambers and surface decompression.

Course Standards
The course meets the requirements of:

• Certificate IV in Hyperbaric Operations (Restricted SSBA to 50 metres). National Qualification Code: 80932ACT.

Student Prerequisites
Before applicants commence ADAS Part 3 R training, the ATE must ensure that they:

• hold a current ADAS certification for ADAS Part 2; OR ADAS Part 2R; OR have successfully completed all ADAS diver competency assessments for ADAS Part 2 or Part  2 Restricted course in the one month period prior to the commencement of Part 3 Restricted training;
• are in possession of a valid certificate of medical fitness to dive (see AS/NZS 2299.1) issued, after examination, by a doctor trained and experienced in underwater medicine in accordance with the requirements in AS/NZS 2299.1. If the trainee’s health has changed significantly since the medical certificate was issued, the trainee shall seek an appropriate medical review;
• hold either a recognised current Diver Medic Technician certificate or a current First Aid certification from an accredited training organization (i.e. has been certified within 3 years of the conclusion of the proposed training program) and CPR and oxygen resuscitation skills must have been refreshed within the 12 month period prior to the conclusion of the training program; and
• unless Non-English Language (NEL) speaking course arrangements have been made with ADAS, can understand written and verbal communication in English, and can communicate effectively in English with other persons.

The validity of any required qualification(s) must be checked and if necessary confirmed with the issuing authority.  In any cases of doubt, the issue is to be referred to ADAS for clearance.

Competencies
The theory component of the course is that of the ADAS Part 3 course less wet bells, offshore industry awareness, and hot water suit competencies. The course emphasises the safety and efficiency advantages of full-face masks, surface supply and underwater communications when performing work tasks.

Delivery and Assessment
The Part 3 Restricted training course is a three (3) weeks [i.e. a minimum of fifteen (15) days over a nineteen (19) day period] training and assessment program.

The objective of Part 3 (Restricted) training must to prepare Part 2 or Part 2 Restricted divers to safely and competently:

• dive on SSBA to depths of 50msw;
• conduct decompression dives using in water decompression and SurDO2; and
• act as chamber operators.

Planning for deep dives is to be undertaken in a conservative manner erring on the side of safety. When diving deeper than 40 metres, the program is to be structured so that trainees undertake no more than one dive in a 24 hour period and are adequately refreshed and rested.

The theory component of the course is to be conducted using an approved ADAS theory text and must meet the requirements of the ADAS Competency Standard.

All dives are to be conducted using band masks or demand helmets and underwater communications.

Trainees are to be assessed on at least two occasions on the preparation of an effective risk assessment for dives involving relevant equipment and work tasks.

The program is to include at least:

• surface decompression procedures on oxygen (SurDO2);
• one (1) zero visibility dive in the 21–24m range;
• one (1) work up training dive to between 28 and 30m dive;
• one (1) work up training dive to at least 36m dive;
• two (2) dives to 43–48m undertaking SurDO2 drills;
• two (2) dives to between 48–50m undertaking SurDO2 drills;
• in water decompression procedures; and at least six (6) simulated in water decompression dives using both lazy shot and stage; and
• surface decompression procedures on oxygen (SurDO2) and a minimum of two (2) dives to at least 42m and undertaking SurDO2 drills.

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Trainee Onshore Supervisor

Course Synopsis
The preferred approach for gaining the requisite diver and diving work experience necessary for a diver to be an effective supervisor is through a combination of formal training and on-the-job work experience. The ADAS traineeship concept is intended to provide relatively inexperienced divers access to a total ‘learning package’ consisting of formal training, work experience and assessment to develop and accredit their supervisor skills. 

This program is quite separate from the ADAS Trainee Offshore Supervisor Air.

Divers may undertake this step as early in their careers as they like. It is in their own interests to begin as early as possible so that they can start what could be a relatively long process, perhaps conducted over several years.

Course Overview
This course offers an on-the-job option for gaining the requisite theory and practical experience to become an onshore supervisor.  It also offers an opportunity to be trained and assessed progressively over a period of time as the Trainee Onshore Supervisor will be issued with a comprehensive study pack and record of work experience logbook.

The course commences with the normal delivery of all generic onshore supervisor theory and practical training components, modules 1 and 2 (a, b and/or c).  The student then leaves the school and gets further experience in the workplace logging relevant experience in supervising, diving work and dive site management in the ‘record of work’ book.  Additionally, the trainee will also have the opportunity to accrue the prerequisite dive time required by AS 2815.5 for certification as an Onshore Supervisor. 

At the conclusion of the on-the-job component, the candidate presents to any accredited ATE to undertake the final assessments for modules 1 and 2(a, b and/or c).

Course Standards

This course goes part way to meeting the requirements of:

• AS 2815.5 - Dive Supervisor;
• Diploma in Occupational Diving (Dive Supervisor - Scuba Underwater Work to 30 metres).  National Qualification Code 80452ACT;
• Diploma in Occupational Diving (Dive Supervisor - Advanced Underwater Work to 30 metres).  National Qualification Code 80441ACT; and
• Diploma in Occupational Diving (Dive Supervisor - Advanced Underwater Work to 50 metres).  National Qualification Code 80443ACT.

Student Prerequisites
Before applicants commence ADAS onshore trainee supervisor training, the ATE must ensure that the student:

• is certified as a diver to the level of or exceeding that specified in AS 2815.1, AS2815.2, AS 2815.34 or AS2815.4 as appropriate, and has a certificate to that effect.  (NB: If the student is medically unfit to dive,  he/she may undertake this training provided it is not more than 5 years since their last dive);
• is currently qualified as a DMT or has a current First Aid certification from an accredited training organization (i.e. has a DMT or First Aid certificate which was issued within 3 years of the conclusion of the proposed supervisor training program) and that CPR and oxygen resuscitation skills have been refreshed within the 12-month period prior to the conclusion of the training program;
• is able to demonstrate sufficient maturity, leadership and management skills through supply of a letter of suitability for training as a dive supervisor provided by a recognized diving employer; and
• unless Non-English Language (NEL) speaking course arrangements have been made with ADAS, can understand written and verbal communication in English, and can communicate effectively in English with other persons.

Competencies
SCUBA to 30m (ADAS Module 1 and 2a)

• Apply first aid
• Administer oxygen in an emergency situation
• Undertake role of the dive supervisor
• Implement and monitor occupational health and safety programs.
• Apply diving physics and physiology and perform associated calculations.
• Manage diving illnesses and medical emergencies
• Manage risk associated with dive operations
• Plan dive operations
• Conduct dive operations
• Implement plant, equipment and maintenance procedures
• Manage people

Aquaculture and SSBA to 30m (ADAS Module 1 and Module 2b)

• All the above competencies plus
• Supervise use of tools and explosives in a dive operation

SSBA to 50m (ADAS Module 1 and Module 2c)

• All the above competencies plus
• Supervise on site chamber operations

Delivery and Assessment
The training-only course concentrates on revising and developing the theory, background knowledge and practical skills of onsite diving supervision. It pays special attention to the fundamental responsibilities of a supervisor under Australian OH&S law, particularly hazard identification and risk assessment, the safe and effective onsite dive control and the management of diving emergencies.

The trainee can be trained to the maximum level for which they hold a diving certification.

No assessment need be undertaken at the time of training as the trainee will be required to return and present themself for assessment once the prerequisites for the Onshore Supervisor qualification have been met and the workplace workbook completed.  This process can take place over a period of up to three (3) years.  Candidates may apply for extension if good and sufficient reasons exist.

Training will be as for module 1 and the relevant module 2 (2a, and/or b and/or c) dependant on the level of diver training of the applicant.

Training can be undertaken in conjunction with an ADAS onshore supervisor’s course.

Upon departure from the training venue the trainee supervisor will then start acquiring relevant diving and diving work experience in their work places under the direct supervision of an approved certified supervisor. This experience will be specifically targeted and must be formally logged in the ADAS Workplace Experience Record Book. The diver must log specified minimum times undertaking identified work site activities including:

• risk assessment;
• the operation, care and maintenance of diving plant and equipment;
• dive planning;
• briefing and debriefing;
• dive control;
• emergency response drills; and
• underwater work skills.

When all required work experience and dives, certified by the appropriate supervisor or supervisors who had supervised the work and the diving, have been completed,  the trainee will then apply for and undertake the formal final assessment as an ADAS Onshore Supervisor [module 1 and the relevant module 2 (2a, and/or b and/or c)]. 
Final assessment(s)

Upon presentation for final assessment, the trainee onshore supervisor is to undertake all components of assessment of the Onshore Supervisors Course at an assessment-only program

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Onshore Supervisor

Course Synopsis
The course covers activities and competencies required for the training and accreditation of dive supervisors who are required to supervise diving work safely and competently using either scuba to 30 metres, or surface supplied breathing equipment to depths down to 50 metres, in accordance with AS/NZS 2299.1:2007 and AS 2815.5.  It should be noted that there are four separate qualifications under the onshore supervisors qualification scheme:

• Occupational Dive Supervisor 30 metres on air using SCUBA (Part 1);
• Aquaculture Supervisor SSBA to 30 metres;
• Occupational Dive Supervisor 30 metres on air using SSBA (Part 2) (this qualification subsumes b); and
• Occupational Dive Supervisor 50 metres on air using SSBA (Part 3) (this qualification subsumes b and c).

• The core modules from the Onshore Supervisor to 50 metres on air using SSBA (Part 3) course also form part of the training requirements needed to become an Offshore Trainee Supervisor.

Course Overview
The training and assessment course concentrates on diver-related theory in a supervisory context and it includes consideration of the theory, background knowledge and practical skills of on-site diving supervision. It pays special attention to the fundamental responsibilities of a supervisor under relevant OH&S law, particularly hazard identification and risk assessment, and the management of diving emergencies. The course also includes assessment of the planning and supervision of actual dives and communication with actual dive teams.

Course Standards
This course meets the requirements of:

• AS/NZS2815.5;
• Diploma of Hyperbaric Operations (Diving Supervision - Occupational SCUBA to 30 metres).  National Qualification Code 80945ACT;
• Diploma of Hyperbaric Operations (Diving Supervision - SSBA to 30m).  National Qualification Code 80947ACT; and
• Diploma of Hyperbaric Operations (Diving Supervision - SSBA to 50m).  National Qualification Code 80948ACT.

Student Prerequisites
Before applicants commence ADAS onshore supervisor training, the ATE must ensure that they:

• are trained as a diver to a level equal to or exceeding that specified in AS 2815.1, AS 2815.2, or  AS 2815.3 , as appropriate.. If the applicant’s qualification has not been current for a period of five (5) years or more, the candidate must (prior to commencing training) make application to ADAS for approval to undertake training. That application is to demonstrate the student’s current competency and proficiency in the diving industry equal to or exceeding that which would be expected of a current diver to that level.  Only upon receiving written confirmation from ADAS is the student to commence training;
• comply with the stream specific diving experience requirements.
• are currently qualified as a DMT or has a current First Aid certification from an accredited training organization (i.e. has a DMT or First Aid certificate which was issued within three (3) years of the conclusion of the proposed supervisor training program) and that CPR and oxygen resuscitation skills have been refreshed within the 12-month period prior to the conclusion of the training program;
• demonstrate sufficient maturity, leadership and management skills through supply of a letter of suitability for training as a dive supervisor provided by a recognized diving employer.  If the student is self employed, the student should seek evidence from alternative sources within the community who can provide credible evidence of the applicant’s level of maturity, leadership capability and management skills.  This evidence should then be assessed by the relevant ATAM.  If any doubt exists to the suitability of the applicant the matter should be referred to ADAS;
• demonstrate sufficient operational experience over a range of diving operations, environments, tasks and equipment representative of those likely to be supervised in the future (for example surface support experience of 100 hours tending, compressor operations and maintenance, log keeping, standby diver, panel operation, air testing etc.).  This must be support by a formal letter of verification, on a letterhead from a recognised employer of divers (reference ADAS template letter); and
• unless Non-English Language (NEL) speaking course arrangements have been made with ADAS, can understand written and verbal communication in English, and can communicate effectively in English with other persons.

Student Prerequisites
Occupational Dive Supervisor 30 meters on air using SCUBA (Part 1)

As a minimum, the candidate should present logged evidence of 100 logged SCUBA dives and 100 hour of logged bottom time on SCUBA gained over at least twelve (12) months.
Aquaculture Supervisor SSBA to 30meters

As a minimum, the candidate should present logged evidence of 200 logged dives and 200 hours logged bottom time during aquaculture dives that include a range of SSBA dives involving current and varied sea states across the range of depths to 30 metres gained over at least two (2) years.
Occupational Dive Supervisor 30 meters on air using SSBA (Part 2)

As a minimum, the candidate should present logged evidence of 200 logged dives and 200 hours logged bottom time during occupational dives that include a broad range of SSBA dives involving zero and limited visibility, salt and fresh water, current and varied sea states across the range of depths to 30 metres gained over at least two (2) years.
Occupational Dive Supervisor 50 meters on air using SSBA (Part 3)

As a minimum, the candidate should present logged evidence of 200 logged dives and 200 hours logged bottom time during occupational SSBA dives that include a broad range of high complexity dives involving decompression diving, deep diving (in the range 30 – 50m), dives involving compression chambers and additional specialist equipment such as hot water suits and ancillary service equipment gained over at least two (2) years.

If the candidate is applying for the Trainee Offshore Air or Air and Bell Supervisors qualification (Module 3 and/or 4), the candidate will be permitted to present for an offshore air diving qualification in accordance with the ADAS Competence Assessment Standard having completed only the required 100 offshore commercial dives.  In meeting this requirement, candidates may claim recognition of up to 40 onshore Part 3 SSBA dives provided such dives are run under offshore conditions including full air spread and recompression chamber onsite.

Competencies
SCUBA to 30m (ADAS Module 1 and 2a)

• Apply first aid
• Administer oxygen in an emergency situation
• Undertake role of the dive supervisor
• Implement and monitor occupational health and safety programs.
• Apply diving physics and physiology and perform associated calculations.
• Manage diving illnesses and medical emergencies
• Manage risk associated with dive operations
• Plan dive operations
• Conduct dive operations
• Implement plant, equipment and maintenance procedures
• Manage people

Aquaculture and SSBA to 30m (ADAS Module 1 and Module 2b)

• All the above competencies plus
• Supervise use of tools and explosives in a dive operation

SSBA to 50m (ADAS Module 1 and Module 2c)

• All the above competencies plus
• Supervise on site chamber operations

Delivery and Assessment
The training and assessment course concentrates on revising the theory, background knowledge and practical skills of onsite diving supervision. It pays special attention to the fundamental responsibilities of a supervisor under Australian OH&S law, particularly hazard identification and risk assessment and the management of diving emergencies.

Assessment for each supervisor applicant must include:

• for SCUBA: Comprehensive assessment of knowledge of common theory and practical assessments of scuba supervision to include all aspects of the conduct of Part 1 diving, including establishing the dive site, briefing and debriefing, dive site and emergency management;
• for Aquaculture Surface Supplied to 30 metres: Comprehensive assessment of knowledge of common theory plus Part 2 top-up theory (SSBA/aquaculture-specific, including SSBA equipment and maintenance, aquaculture tool safety) and practical assessments of SSBA supervision to include all aspects of the conduct of aquaculture diving, including establishing the dive site, briefing and debriefing, dive site and emergency management;
• for Surface Supplied to 30 metres: Comprehensive assessment of knowledge of common theory plus Part 2 top-up theory (SSBA-specific, including SSBA equipment and maintenance, pneumatic and hydraulic tool safety, construction techniques) and practical assessments of SSBA supervision to include all aspects of the conduct of Parts 2 diving, including establishing the dive site, briefing and debriefing, dive site and emergency management; and
• for Surface Supplied to 50 metres: Comprehensive assessment of knowledge of common theory, plus Part 2 top-up and  Part 3 theory (including chamber operation, offshore awareness, tools,  SurDO2 and hot water suits), and practical assessments of the supervision of scuba and SSBA (to include all aspects of the conduct of Parts 2 and 3 diving, especially chamber supervision, in water and surface decompression, and diving emergency management including dives over 30 metres), establishing the dive site, briefing and debriefing, and dive site and emergency management.

Exams
Candidates are to undertake the final ADAS Onshore Supervisor Exam.

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Trainee Offshore Supervisor

Course Synopsis
The ADAS Trainee Offshore Supervisor (either Air or Air and Bell) is a diver who has satisfactorily completed supervisor modules 1 and 2c (designed to comply with this scheme) and module(s) 3 or 3 and 4, and who is gaining relevant offshore supervisory experience (including such advanced training as may be required by ADAS) prior to sitting the ADAS theory examination(s) and subsequent formal appointment as an offshore dive supervisor.

The ADAS Trainee Offshore Supervisor course (either Air and/or Air/Bell) is designed to provide an offshore diver who has already completed modules 1 and 2c with relevant offshore supervisor skills and knowledge to commence gaining the requisite offshore industry experience under the close supervisor of an appropriately qualified supervisor

Course Overview
In addition to the prerequisite core modules which must be undertaken first, the Offshore Supervisor Trainee student must also complete module 3 (air) or module 3 and 4 (air and bell).

Student Prerequsites

Trainee Offshore Supervisor Air
Before applicants commence ADAS offshore air diving supervisor training, the ATE must ensure that the student:

• is certified as a diver to the level of or exceeding that specified in AS 2815.3 and has a certificate to that effect.  [NB: If the student is medically unfit to dive,  he/she may undertake this training provided it is not more than three (3) years since their last dive];
• has demonstrated competence as an offshore air diver in accordance with the ADAS Competence Assessment Standard and has completed 100 offshore commercial dives.  In meeting this requirement, candidates may claim recognition of up to 40 onshore Part 3 SSBA dives provided such dives are run under offshore conditions including full air spread and recompression chamber onsite;
• is currently qualified as a DMT or has a current First Aid certification from an accredited training organization [i.e. has a DMT or First Aid certificate which was issued within three (3) years of the conclusion of the proposed supervisor training program] and that CPR and oxygen resuscitation skills have been refreshed within the 12-month period prior to the conclusion of the training program;
• is able to demonstrate sufficient maturity, leadership and management skills through supply of a letter of suitability for training as a dive supervisor provided by a recognized diving employer;
• has successfully completed ADAS supervisor modules 1 and 2c (designed to comply with this scheme); and
• can understand written and verbal communication in English and can communicate effectively in English with other persons.  
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• Trainee Offshore Supervisor Air and Bell

Offshore Air Supervisor

Course Synopsis
Having qualified and been certified as an ADAS Trainee Air or Bell Supervisor (or accepted equivalent), candidates are then required to undertake further supervised on-the-job training as detailed below and undertake this final theory assessment.  Successful completion of this additional training and assessment qualifies the trainee supervisor for substantive qualification and certification.  Substantive certification authorises the candidate to undertake independent offshore air supervision duties.

Course Overview
This module is the final step in the certification process for offshore air supervisors and is an examination process only.

Prior to presentation for this module students must not only have achieved the prerequisite panel hours as a trainee air supervisor and the required 200 offshore dives, but must also be recommended by an employing company following satisfactory offshore reports confirming competence in accordance with the ADAS guidance on competence assurance and assessment.

Course Standards
This course meets the requirements of:

• Diploma of Hyperbaric Operations (Diving Supervision - SSBA to 50m - Offshore). National qualification Code: 80949ACT

Student Prerequisites
 Having qualified as a Trainee Offshore Supervisor Air personnel must additionally fulfil the following minimum requirements before sitting the ADAS Offshore Air Supervisors examination and receiving subsequent certification by ADAS:

• have logged at least 200 panel hours (under direct supervision) offshore on a minimum of 100 surface dives over a minimum period of 60 days working as a trainee air diving supervisor;
• have demonstrated competence as an offshore air diver in accordance with the ADAS Competence Assessment Standard and have completed at least 200 offshore commercial air dives. In meeting this requirement, candidates may claim recognition of up to 40 onshore Part 3 SSBA dives provided such dives are run under offshore conditions including full air spread and recompression chamber onsite;
• have been recommended by a company following satisfactory offshore reports confirming competence in accordance with the ADAS guidance on competence assurance and assessment; and
• Note: Application to sit the examination must be made within three years of successful completion of the training course and at least half the required panel hours should have been obtained in the two years prior to the application being made.

Delivery and Assessment
Before applying to sit the ADAS assessments, candidates must meet all the prerequisite criteria.

Assessments in the theoretical aspects have been devised to test personnel judged by their companies to be ready for promotion to offshore air diving supervisor.

The assessment includes diving physics, diving physiology and knowledge of equipment and emergency procedures.  Candidates must achieve a minimum of 70% in each of the three sections and must also achieve a minimum of 75% over the whole examination.

Assessment Procedures and Fees

Application to sit an examination must be made to ADAS in the prescribed form (as per the ADAS web site) by the candidate’s sponsoring company, be signed by the company’s nominated signatory (who will normally be the operations or safety manager or someone of equal or higher standing within that company) and be accompanied by copies of all the documents specified on that form.

Application to sit the assessment must be made within three years of successful completion of the relevant training course and at least half the required panel hours should have been obtained in the two years prior to the application being made.  Applicants who do not comply with these requirements may be referred to the ADAS Certification Schemes Administrator for a decision by the Assessment Panel and it should be understood that additional training and/or offshore experience may be required.

Acceptance to sit an assessment is valid for one year from the date acceptance is given and, should a candidate not have sat the assessment within that year, the applicant will be required to make a new application.  It should be understood that additional training and/or offshore experience may be required.

All candidates will be charged the current fee for each assessment module and for any re-sit.  Changes to the fees will be announced as they occur.

Assessments can be sat at a variety of locations and will employ the services of a registered invigilation service.  Individual arrangements will be made with individual applicants upon receipt of applications.

Supervision of assessments and the marking of papers will only be carried out by organisations or individuals approved by ADAS.
Assessment Results

Companies will be informed as to whether their candidates have passed or failed the assessments.  No marks will be revealed and under no circumstances will assessment papers be returned to candidates or their sponsors after an assessment. 

 Failure
A candidate who does not achieve the required pass mark in any section of the assessment must wait 30 days from the date of assessment before re-sitting.  Should the applicant fail a second time, he must wait a further 30 days before re-sitting.  Should the applicant fail a third time, the applicant must wait for at least one year before his company may apply again for him/her to resit the module.  Such applications may only be made subject to additional supervisory experience having been gained in the intervening period and following satisfactory offshore reports confirming competence in accordance with the ADAS guidance on competence assurance and assessment.

A candidate who fails a compulsory module four times will be excluded from the scheme for a minimum period of two years from the date of the fourth failure, after which time he will have the opportunity of re-entering the scheme from scratch (i.e. as an air or bell diver) and proceeding in line with the requirements for initial candidates.

ADAS keeps a record of all candidates who attempt assessment modules.

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Offshore Air and Bell Supervisor

Course Synopsis
Having qualified and been certified as an ADAS Trainee Offshore Supervisor Air and Bell (or accepted equivalent), candidates are then required to undertake further supervised on-the-job training as detailed below and final theory assessment(s).  Successful completion of this additional training and assessment qualifies the trainee supervisor for substantive qualification and certification. 

Course Overview
This module is the final step in the certification process for offshore air supervisors and is an assessment--only process.

Prior to presentation for this assessment, students should not only have achieved the prerequisite hours as a trainee air supervisor but must also be recommended by an employing company following satisfactory offshore reports confirming competence in accordance with the ADAS guidance on competence assurance and assessment.

Substantive certification authorises the candidate to undertake independent supervision duties, the main responsibilities of which are which may be defined in law for the area of operation.

Course Standards
This course meets the requirements of:

• Diploma of Hyperbaric Operations (Diving Supervsion - Closed Bell). National Qualification Code: 80951ACT

Student Prerequsites
Having qualified as a trainee in accordance with Section 6.4 above, personnel must additionally fulfil the following minimum requirements before sitting the ADAS Offshore Bell Supervisors assessment and receiving subsequent certification by ADAS:

• have acted as a trainee air diving supervisor on at least 10 offshore commercial air dives;
• have logged at least 350 panel hours (under direct supervision) offshore on a minimum of 50 bell runs over a minimum period of 90 days working as a trainee bell diving supervisor;
• have logged at least 360 panel hours at any time working either as an LST or as an assistant LST; and
• have been recommended by a company following satisfactory offshore reports confirming competence in accordance with the ADAS guidance on competence assurance and assessment.

Note: Application to sit the assessments must be made within three years of successful completion of the training courses and at least half the required panel hours should have been obtained in the two years prior to the application being made. 

 Delivery and Assessment
Before applying to sit the ADAS assessments, candidates must meet all the prerequisite criteria and have progressed in accordance with the scheme.

Assessments have been devised to test personnel judged by their companies to be ready for promotion to offshore air diving supervisor.

The assessment includes knowledge of equipment and emergency procedures specific to the use of mixed gas and closed bell equipment.  Candidates must achieve a minimum of 70% in each of the sections and must also achieve a minimum of 75% over the whole assessment. 

 Assessment Procedures and Fees

Application to sit an assessment must be made to ADAS in the prescribed form (as per the ADAS web site) by the candidate’s sponsoring company, be signed by the company’s nominated signatory (who will normally be the operations or safety manager or someone of equal or higher standing within that company) and be accompanied by copies of all the documents specified on that form.

Application to sit the assessment must be made within three years of successful completion of the relevant training course and at least half the required panel hours should have been obtained in the two years prior to the application being made.  Applicants who do not comply with these requirements may be referred to the ADAS Certification Schemes Administrator for a decision by the Assessment Panel and it should be understood that additional training and/or offshore experience may be required.

Acceptance to sit an assessment is valid for one year from the date acceptance is given and, should a candidate not have sat the assessment within that year, the applicant will be required to make a new application.  It should be understood that additional training and/or offshore experience may be required.

All candidates will be charged the current fee for each assessment module and for any re-sit.  Changes to the fees will be announced as they occur.

Assessments can be sat at a variety of locations and will employ the services of a registered invigilation service.  Individual arrangements will be made with individual applicants upon receipt of applications.

Supervision of assessments and the marking of papers will only be carried out by organisations or individuals approved by ADAS.

Candidates for bell diving supervisor may be permitted to sit both assessment modules (5 & 6) at the same time on the strict understanding that, should they fail module 5, Module 6 will not be marked, and neither will any credit be given for a re-sit.

Assessment Results
Companies will be informed as to whether their candidates have passed or failed the assessments.  No marks will be revealed and under no circumstances will assessment papers be returned to candidates or their sponsors after an assessment.

Failure
A candidate who does not achieve the required pass mark in any section of the assessment must wait 30 days from the date of assessment before re-sitting.  Should the applicant fail a second time, he must wait a further 30 days before re-sitting.  Should the applicant fail a third time, the applicant must wait for at least one year before his company may apply again for him/her to resit the module.  Such applications may only be made subject to additional supervisory experience having been gained in the intervening period and following satisfactory offshore reports confirming competence in accordance with the ADAS guidance on competence assurance and assessment.

A candidate who fails a compulsory module four times will be excluded from the scheme for a minimum period of two years from the date of the fourth failure, after which time he will have the opportunity of re-entering the scheme from scratch (i.e. as an air or bell diver) and proceeding in line with the requirements for initial candidates.

ADAS keeps a record of all candidates who attempt assessment modules.

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Diver Medical Technician (DMT)

General
When working offshore, all divers will have been trained in first aid. However, there is a requirement for a member of the dive team who is not diving and who is not the supervisor, to be trained in as a Diver Medical Technician (DMT) and to have the more advanced hyperbaric first aid skills and knowledge imparted by such training.

Additionally, there is a requirement under the Guidelines for the diving regulations of the Offshore Petroleum (Safety) Regulations that all offshore supervisors must have undertaken DMT training at some stage in their career.

ADAS has also taken the decision that a current DMT certification will be taken to meet the requirement under 2299.1 for all divers and supervisors to have a current First Aid certificate.

Course Overview
Competencies will be assessed practically, verbally or by questionnaire.

The aim of the course is to ensure the Diver Medical Technician is:

• capable of administering First Aid and emergency treatment and of carrying out the directions of a doctor pending the arrival of more skilled medical aid;
• capable of communicating understandably by telephone, radio or facsimile with the doctor;
• familiar with diving procedures and compression chamber operation; and
• able to assist the diving supervisor with decompression procedures and advising when medical help should be sought.

The Diver Medical Technician must be fit to enter a chamber in an emergency and must hold a valid diver's certificate of medical fitness and maintain a personal logbook in which to keep the certificate and record details of any entry into the compression chamber.

Qualification levels
ADAS DMT qualifications are to be at two levels

• DMT – graduate from two week DMT course based on ADAS-modified IMCA guidance; and
• Advanced DMT – a qualified EMT/Intensive care nurse with appropriate hyperbaric experience and competence

DMT Advanced at this time is only awarded on the basis of the recognition of current competency of appropriate pre-existing qualifications and experience.  The RPL process for DMT Advanced is undertaken through the ADAS Medical Adviser.

Course Standards
The course meets the requirements of:

• Certificate IV in Hyperbaric Operations (Diver Medical Technician).  National Qualification Code 80935ACT.

Certification
ADAS issues the DMT certificate in two forms depending on a student’s level of diving qualification.
Onshore DMT Qualification 

Offshore DMT Qualification

ADAS Offshore DMT qualifications are issued to candidates who meet the general course requirements and are certified at the ADAS Part 3 or 4 level of diving qualification or equivalent.

ADAS Onshore DMT qualifications are issued to candidates who meet the general course requirements but who are not certified at the ADAS Part 3 or 4 level or equivalent of diving qualification.

Student Prerequisites
General
Before applicants commence ADAS DMT training, the ATE must ensure that the student:

• holds an in-date (within 3 years) certificate from a recognised first aid course.  Be current with refresher (within 12 months) for CPR and administration of 100% oxygen;
• holds a recognised open water recreational SCUBA certificate or an ADAS-recognised occupational diving qualification; and
• holds an in-date AS/NZS2299.1 certificate of diving medical examination not more than 12 months old at the completion of the course.

Offshore DMT
Candidates for Offshore DMT certification must also hold a current ADAS Part 3 or 4 qualification or equivalent.

Competencies
The DMT Training Establishment must have a mannequin that has the capability for undertaking endotracheal intubation and laryngeal mask airway training.  DMT students should be familiarised with all techniques and must achieve a high degree of competence with oropharyngeal airways and basic competence with the use of nasopharyngeal airways.  They must be competent in the use of LMA masks.Additional techniques:

The following top level unit competencies are completed:

• respiratory and cardiovascular systems
• pre-hospital emergency care of general medical conditions
• hyperbaric theory and diving related illnesses and injuries
• diver casualty paramedic

Delivery and Assessment
Practical skills requirement

It is accepted that most DMT courses will have no access to contact with live patients. However, in view of the essential role of DMTs in dealing with patients at a personal level, the DMT course must provide the trainees with opportunities in which they are required to undertake hands-on activities with other persons. Such activities should include the practice of basic examination and observations such as the monitoring of vital signs including the taking of blood pressures and pulse rate, pupil response, breathing rates etc.
Training aids and equipment

Where the DMT course does not provide human-based training in the nominated DMT skill-set, the DMT Training Establishment must provide appropriate good quality training aids on which to practice and develop appropriate skill levels.  Appropriate training should include:

• Cannulation Mannequin (IV Arm) to undertake training in the appropriate drug administration techniques using sterile giving sets. Such training will include:

setting up of equipment for intravenous infusions
insertion of intravenous catheters
the identification of the drug and ensuring the appropriate dosage
drawing up injections and administering the drug in an intravenous circuit
training in the administration of intramuscular injections including demonstration of basic drug administration sites on a human patient and practice with an appropriate teaching aid.

• Wound Management:  The DMT course is to teach the principles and implementation of appropriate wound management.  Such training should include control of bleeding, wound cleaning and antisepsis, wound dressing and basic sterile techniques and basic orientation to suturing techniques including suturing exercises using appropriate biological specimens.
• Bladder Catheterisation Mannequin (preferable with interchangeable male/female modules) for training in bladder catheterisation.
• Pleural Drainage:  DMT students should be introduced to needle thoracostomy and formal intercostal drain insertion including familiarisation with appropriate equipment, videos or slide presentations of the techniques involved the identification of appropriate puncture sites for the insertion of large bore cannulas.
• Airway Maintenance using Laryngeal Mask Airways (LMA):  DMT students must develop a high level of competence with basic airway management and should be taught the principles of airway maintenance and how to assist a paramedic or doctor with advanced airway maintenance.  
  

• Intubation techniques should be demonstrated to students and they should be practised in assisting with intubation.
• Blood pressure Monitoring:  DMT students must be proficient in basic BP monitoring.
• Defibrillation:  DMT students should be proficient in the use of semi-automatic defibrillators.
• DMT students should be made familiar with ECG equipment and should practice the fitting of ECG electrodes to a patient.

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Chamber Operator

Course Synopsis
The Chamber Operator course is a stand-alone program for divers or non-divers. However, it is normally incorporated in the SSBA Diver to 50 metre course. The program includes the operation and maintenance of decompression chambers.

Course Overview
All Part 3 and Part 3 (Restricted) divers will be certified specifically as Chamber Operators and this certification is relevant to non diving hyperbaric operations. ADAS Part 1 or Part 2 divers may be certified on successfully undertaking the six (6) day program detailed below.  Non divers may also be certified as an ADAS Chamber Operator following a minimum of ten (10) days of training as detailed below.

The intent of the course is to prepare personnel with appropriate diving physics and physiology theory competencies and the practical skills necessary to safely operate a two place compression chamber for decompression and recompression operations for diving operations and therapeutic treatments.

The theory component of the course is to be conducted using the ADAS standard theory text.

Course Standards
The course meets the requirements of:

• Certificate III in Hyperbaric Operations (Chamber/Hyperbaric System Operator). National Qualification Code: 80921ACT

Student Prerequisites
Applicants for the chamber operator program must:

• be a qualified diver or have completed the non-diver top up module (see below);
• have either a recognised current Diver Medic Technician certificate or a current First Aid certification from an accredited training organization (i.e. has been certified within three (3) years of the conclusion of the proposed training program) and that CPR and oxygen resuscitation skills have been refreshed  within the 12- month period prior to the conclusion of the training program.

Competencies
The following top level unit competencies are completed:

• Work safely in hyperbaric operations
• Participate in OHS processes
• Contribute to implementing emergency prevent ion activities and response procedures
• Communicate in the workplace
• Apply first aid

• Administer oxygen in an emergency situation
• Apply knowledge of physics to hyperbaric work
• Assist with prevent ion and treatment of hyperbaric related illnesses
• Prepare, operate and maintain twin- lock compression chambers

Requirements
Non-diver top-up training
Non-divers must undertake the following preliminary training prior to the course outlined below:

• physiology and anatomy (4 hours);
• Boyle’s law and how it applies to barotrauma of descent and barotrauma of ascent (4 hours);
• Henry’s law and how it applies to decompression sickness: signs and symptoms, predisposing factors, management and prevention (4 hours);
• Dalton’s law and how it applies to gas toxicity CO, CO2, O2, N2, signs and symptoms, predisposing factors, management and prevention.  (4 hours);
• Charles’s law and how it applies to hypothermia, hyperthermia, signs and symptoms, predisposing;
• factors, management, prevention, dysbaric osteonecrosis, legislation (4 hours); and
• standard air decompression tables (4 hours).

Course theory requirements
The following theory topics must be completed:

• Duties of chamber personnel, decompression chamber design types, features, plumbing, standards, fire suppression, operating perimeters (CO2–O2 temperature), contraindications of treatment, possible complications;
• Operations: Venting, chamber abort, rapid decompression;
• Gas supply requirements, calculate air and O2 required for Table 62, chamber emergencies, acute anxiety reaction, aggressive patients, O2 toxicity, fire, comms failure, view port failure, gas contamination, power failure, gas analysis; and
• SUR-D and therapy tables, Dysbaric Osteonecrosis.

Course practical requirements
The following practical activities are to be completed:

• calculate chamber volume, prep chamber (use checklist), set compression rate, calibrate exhaust valves (at 9m and 18m), hold depth and flush, set ascent rate, transfer patient from outer to inner lock and back, use medical lock, run chamber shut down, check list;
• prepare the chamber (use checklist), run chamber abort, run rapid decompression, check pressure relief valve, run chamber shutdown checklist;
• prepare the chamber using checklists, run SUR D drills, discharge fire extinguisher and refill, run chamber shutdown checklist;
• prepare the chamber using checklist, SUR D drills, run chamber shutdown, check list;
• prepare the chamber using check list, run Table 62 as a group, change patient, attendant and Supervisor, after each air break, run chamber shut down, check list;
• evolving clinical problem assessment, to include some or all of the following: O2 seizure, rapid decompression; chamber abort; fire and options available to Chamber Operator after each emergency, Operator to run pre- and post dive checklists; and
• in addition, the student Chamber Operator should run at least four more SUR-D in the field or actual operations.

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Assistant Life Support Technician

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Atmospheric Diving Systems (ADS)

• AODC 022 Code of practice for the operation of manned submersible craft.
  Certificate IV in Hyperbaric Operations (Atmospheric Diving System Pilot/Operator). National Qualification Code: 80938ACT

Competencies
Theory covers top level understanding relevant to the physical operations of the ADS and the understanding of resources available to assist in ADS understanding. An extrapolation of information is conducted during the class by the instructor. All technical information can be found within the hardcopy manuals which are followed during the in class modules.

During the practical dive sessions the pilot trainee is expected to perform a number of tasks that reflect situations and operations that may be encountered in the field. Pilots require approximately 20 hours to learn basic skills and become proficient with suit life support and flying functions to allow them to focus on the work tasks. Students are introduced to the tooling with emphasis on job preparation, planning, and tool modification required for use with the ADS.

Examples of typical tasks which will be completed by students are; sizing up and buoyancy set up, overall operating procedures in water exercise, emergency procedures in water exercise, flying in and around structures, Giving set of life support system readings while hovering, thru-water communications protocols and many more. 

Delivery And Assessment
During open water dive sessions the pilot trainee is expected to perform a number of tasks that reflect situations and operations that may be encountered in the field. 

Tools applicable to these tasks are provided within the course. Courses directly leading to real operations will request the actual tools to be used in the operation be present during the course.

Courses may be tailored for military sub-rescue, salvage, inspection and non destructive testing, or typical oilfield construction.  Specific training in using tooling effectively involves a significant amount of preparation. 

Students are introduced to the tooling with emphasis on job preparation, planning, and tool modification required for use with the ADS.

The following are examples of typical tasks which will be completed by students and tracked within the course:

• sizing up and buoyancy set up
• overall operating procedures in water exercise
• overall emergency procedures in water exercise
• climbing umbilical (power loss, entrapment)
• emergency jettison systems
• flying in and around structure
• giving set of life support system readings while hovering
• thru-water communications protocols
• rigging preparation
• rigging work
• connecting umbilical to down line
• shackle work on bottom and mid water
• carrying weight
• pneumatic tool use
• hydraulic tool use
• subsea Measurement
• tool basket management
• lift bag use
• LARS operation (Optional)

All personnel will have successfully completed a training course specifying the type and extent of that training (Pilot, Supervisor, Technician). This should be signed by the Examining Supervisors. Upon completion of their training, they will have a competent working knowledge of the following subjects:

thermal protection
gas partial pressures
gas mixtures
effects of high/low oxygen, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide on human systems
the body’s requirements - oxygen, food and water
atmospheric monitoring
cleanliness in gas systems, particularly in relation to oxygen
colour coding and marking of gas cylinders
carbon dioxide removal
material compatibility with oxygen

Trim 

trim – centre of gravity and centre of buoyancy
payload effects
stability when submerged and in emergency conditions
water density, layering
pressure effects
ballast systems

Movement

propulsion systems, thrusters
control of vertical, lateral and forward movement

Emergencies

fires and fire extinguishing methods
flooding
entanglement(iv)    life-support, toxic hazards
loss of communications(vi)    loss of power and sensors
emergency communications(viii)    emergency planning
physical and mental effects of a prolonged period underwater when subject to sensory and thermal deprivation

Personnel Responsibilities

chain of command, liaison, handovers

Statutory Requirements

familiarization with codes of practice, certification requirements and relevant government regulations

Work Procedures

operational planning
interface with other underwater activities/operations

ADS Design and Construction

hull shape
depth rating
materials of construction
safety systems
displacement
hydrodynamics

To be familiar with the system’s equipment, all personnel should be conversant with the items listed below. Depending on job description, technicians will require more detailed knowledge than others:

Navigation

compasses (gyro and magnetic), including compass errors
depth gauge
currents and tides
velocity triangles
acoustics
visibility and mid-water problems
general seamanship
transponders, pingers and sonars

 Communications

hard wire digital system
acoustics
VHF systems
emergency signals

Power Sources and Electrical Systems

batteries and other relevant primary sources
umbilical systems
circuit protection, electrical faults and their effects
fault detection and elimination
emergency power sources

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems

pumps
accumulators
valves
compensated systems

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Advanced Diploma

Course Overview
The course is for working divers and supervisors or people involved in supporting dive projects in a dive organisation. It will provide people with business and project management skills and would be particularly relevant to any divers starting or managing their own business and to people working within the diving division of a larger organisation. It will:

• further develop and/or polish your professional leadership and management abilities;
• provide project-management skills including man-hour and cost estimating, preparing tender documents, project implementation and reporting, managing client relationships and personnel;
• develop your risk management skills in relation to overall sustainable organisational development and project-based risk; and
• develop your customer service awareness and skills to ensure ongoing client satisfaction and increase the probability of repeat business.

Who should do this course?

Individuals who:

• are already working in the diving industry;
• are dealing with the commercial realities of obtaining work and satisfying industry standards to ensure ongoing work;
• enjoy people and project management and would like to develop their dive industry career in this direction;
• are considering a major change to their employment arrangements and career path; or
• are interested in starting or further developing their own business within the diving industry.

Course Standards
The course meets the requirements of:

• Advanced Diploma of Hyperbaric Operations (Dive Project Management). National Qualification Code: 80956ACT

Student Prerequisites

• Part 1 Diver or above; or
• Two (2) years working in the diving industry.

Competencies
The following top level competencies are completed:

• managing effective communication in a diving organisation
• establish, maintain and evaluate occupational health and safety system
• leadership and management in a diving organisation
• developmental planning for a diving organisation
• direct project activities
• prepare estimates, quotes and tenders
• manage the delivery of quality client service
• manage business risk.

Prerequisite modules from Dive Supervisor Course:

• implement and monitor occupational health and safety programs
• manage risk associated with dive operations.

Delivery and Assessment
The course will be structured around a combination of:

• formal face-to-face teaching;
• directed study and completion of directed course workbook-based material;
• research projects;
• project-based work (such as preparing a full tender for a job, based on an identified business with nominated characteristics – e.g. personnel, facilities, resources, experience, etc.); and
• preparation of a portfolio of evidence of current competence based on past work experience.

The course is intended to be conducted over a 6 – 12-month period. There is a mandatory two (2) week face-to-face component, and the remainder is self-paced and the length (by negotiation) determined by the efforts of the students.

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