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Scientific Diver Skill Set

Scientific Diver Skill Set

Skill set
National Code
SFISS00040
State Code
AE355
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
30/10/2020
Current Release Date
30/10/2020
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
18/02/2021
Nominal Hours
180
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 30/10/2020 Current Approved
Description
This skill set is designed to prepare individuals with skills and knowledge requirements to conduct scientific diving. This skill set meets some of the workplace health and safety (WHS) regulatory compliance requirements for marine diving.
Pathway Information
These units of competency build on skills and knowledge attained in SFI30119 Certificate III in Aquaculture and provide specialist diving skills using aquatic marine technology.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
Target Group
This skill set is for workers who are required to utilise aquatic diving technology.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the SFI Seafood Training Package, the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package and the SIS Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package meet the industry requirements for diving for scientific purposes.
General notes
No information