Diver Trainer
Overview
Diver trainers work in ADAS Accredited Training Establishments (ATEs). Generally they start at the level of Assistant Diver Trainer (ADT) and progress to Diver Trainer (DT). In some instances, a DT may be promoted to ADAS Training and Assessment Manager (ATAM).
Assistant Diver Trainers (ADTs) assist ADAS Diver Trainers in the delivery of training at an ADAS ATE. Becoming an ADT involves undergoing an in-house program in the nominated ATE to develop specific occupational diver instructional experience and to enable ATEs to employ them to perform a useful function during ADAS training.
Diver Trainers (DTs) deliver courses relevant to the trainer’s qualification and, as opposed to ADTs, do not require supervision of the delivery training. All DTs must be certified Diving Supervisors at least at the level at which they will teach.
Specialist Diver Trainers have specialist subject knowledge (e.g. first aid, diving medicine, equipment maintenance, welding and cutting) and only instruct divers in specialist diving applications such as police, fisheries, scientific and military diving.
ADAS Training and Assessment Managers (ATAMs) are solely responsible for managing training and assessment activities and recommending divers for certification as ADAS divers. ATAMs form the basis of quality control and professionalism in the ADAS system. They are directly responsible for the safety of the trainee divers under their care and for the quality of the training and assessment delivered on their courses.
Tasks performed on the job
Diver Trainers are responsible for the delivery of ADAS accredited courses which involves:
- supervising practical diving assessments
- delivering lectures
- supporting students in their study
- ATAMs are directly responsible for ensuring that all ADAS provisions are complied with during the conduct of the ADAS course for which they have been appointed as ATAM and also for ensuring that all staff delivering training at their ATE fulfill ADAS requirements.
How to become an Diver Trainer
ADT Prerequisites
Exemplary divers who have:
- ADAS certification with varied relevant occupational diving experience at least 100 hours and 100 dives at the level of the ADT certification they are seeking may apply via the Diver Training Establishment (DTE) he/she wishes to work for to undergo a training development program to gain Assistant Diver Trainer Certification. The DTE submits a proposal to accept the applicant to ADAS with evidence that the applicant has the pre-requisites noted above and assurance that:
- Is subject to a training and development program to develop the appropriate level of training and instructional skills and a development plan for the individual.
- Has completed a comprehensive theory assessment of all aspects to the level required with a pass mark of 85% or higher.
- ADAS divers who have high levels of professional and instructional experience and ability may apply to the Executive Director ADAS to gain certification as an ADAS Diver Trainer.
DT Prerequisites
- Applicants must produce certified documentary evidence that they:
- Have ADAS certification to at least the level for which they are applying for Diver Trainer certification
- Have varied construction work diving experience of at least 100 dives and 100 hours logged bottom time at the level of Diver Trainer certification they are seeking (except for Part 3 where the applicant must have at least 100 hours at Part 2 level and at least 30 hours between 30 and 50 metres (including SurDO2)
- Have qualified as an ADAS Diving Supervisor at least at the level of Diver Trainer certification they are seeking
- Have substantial practical and theory instructional experience in an appropriate physical activity (preferably diving) as approved by the Executive Director ADAS
- For other than certification as a Specialist Diver Trainer (see below), possess relevant construction qualification and/or experience (e.g. two or more of the following: coxswain, rigger, cranechaser, dogman, powderman, welder, construction trade qualification (carpenter, plumber, etc.) or onshore/offshore construction worker)
- For Closed Bell Diver (Part 4) training, have current qualification as a Life Support Technician.
- For Closed Bell Diver (Part 4) training: are medically fit to dive as bell man for the initial dives.
- Instructors may apply to be certified as ADAS Diver Trainers (Specialist) if they:
- Have extensive professional experience in the specialist area for which they are applying
- Do not meet the required criteria for Diver Trainer i.e. wide experience in construction diving and the requisite industry qualifications.
- Specialist divers may apply via an ADAS accredited ATE to the Executive Director ADAS for Diver Trainer (Specialist) certification. Applications for such approval must be in writing and nominate the specific person to be approved (not an organisation) and contain evidence of that person’s subject expertise, an outline of work experience and contact details.
ATAM Prerequisites
ADAS ATEs may apply on behalf of experienced DTs who have high levels of professional and instructional experience and ability and who have qualified in the Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (TAA40104) to the Executive Director ADAS recommending their certification as an ADAS ATAM.
On the recommendation of the ATE signatory, ADAS will certify Diver Trainers who meet the requirements below as ATAMs to manage the conduct of ADAS training and/or assessment activities.
ATEs must be able to certify that the candidate:
- Is an experienced and highly competent Diver Trainer to at least the level of ATAM sought;
- Has, under the supervision of a certified ATAM, taught all subjects on a minimum of two (2) courses to the full level of certification for which they are applying;
- Has successfully completed the ADAS ATAM course
- DTs wishing to upgrade to ATAM at any level must attend an ADAS ATAM course, be assessed as competent in the training and assessment components of the course and attain a pass mark of at least 85% in the qualifying exam. The course includes training and assessment in the goals and objectives of ADAS; the design, content and presentation of ADAS training and assessment programs; assessment procedures and practices; and administrative requirements.
Career pathways
ADTs can upgrade to become a Diver Trainer by, under the direct supervision of a qualified ADAS ATAM, teaching all lessons at the level to which certification is sought. If achieved to the satisfaction of the ATAM and can be demonstrated by the completion of a comprehensive logbook countersigned by the supervising instructor(s), an application can be made to ADAS for upgrade to full DT status.
Diver Trainers (Specialist) may upgrade their certification to full Diver Trainer status at the appropriate level on production of documented evidence that they comply with all unrestricted criteria.
Exemplary DTs may have the opportunity to progress to ATAM. This role enables a DT to further develop management skills and take on the responsibility of ensuring diver training is conducted safely and in accordance with ADAS guidelines, Australian Standards, industry regulations and codes of practice.
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