SFIDIV306 — Perform underwater work in the aquaculture sector

1 Enter and leave the water

• 1.1Consult crew and consider prevailing weather and water conditions when assessing the safety of diving operations, and make a judgement on whether to continue the dive
• 1.2Ensure that procedures during the dive, and when entering or leaving the water from the dive platform meet guidelines and are according to normal dive practices
• 1.3Use signals to the dive platform before descent and following ascent according to normal dive practices

2 Maintain structures, vessels and equipment

• 2.1Inspect and assess the condition of culture or holding structures and report any required action to the supervisor
• 2.2Inspect and assess the condition of associated vessels, structures, plant and equipment and report any required action to the supervisor
• 2.3Undertake appropriate maintenance according to industry or licensing body instructions and health and safety procedures

3 Assist in lifting and handling

• 3.1Recognise the limitations and suitability of winches with hydraulic and air motors for use on the surface and underwater when undertaking winching operations
• 3.2Use correct signs and signals during winch operations to communicate effectively with crew
• 3.3Select and rig lifting equipment and ropes of the correct type and safe working load using the correct mechanical advantage for the load being lifted
• 3.4Use and secure lifting bags to raise loads
• 3.5Restrain the load so that ascent is controlled
• 3.6Inspect and maintain slings, ropes and lifting bags and carry out pre- and post-dive checks on lifting devices

4 Use basic hand tools and auxiliary devices underwater

• 4.1Use a range of hand tools to complete simple tasks underwater
• 4.2Use auxiliary devices in underwater operations safely
• 4.3Inspect tools and devices for defects, maintain and store after use or set aside for repair

5 Conduct underwater searches

• 5.1Use a range of underwater search and survey techniques to locate targeted items
• 5.2Maintain signals while conducting underwater search

What does an assessment tool for SFIDIV306 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SFIDIV306 needs to address all 40 unit components: 5 elements with 17 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 11 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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