Surface Supplied Diving Equipment (SSDE) Diver
About This Course
This competency standard outlines the minimum requirements that must be achieved to ensure that occupational divers are trained/certified as competent commercial divers. This competency standard details the level of knowledge, theory requirements and practical application of the diving techniques needed by divers while using SSDE diving to a maximum depth of 30m (99fsw).
What You'll Learn
- Legislation and Standards
- Diving Theory—Physics
- Diving Theory: Physiology
- Diving Procedures
- Underwater and Surface Operational Hazards
- Documentation and Records
SPECIFIC Competency Units
- SSDE — Diving equipment, Systems, Procedures and Practices
- SSDE Diving
Entry Requirements
Be a qualified CSCUBA Diver.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Be a competent swimmer.
Be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, decimals, and simple fractions
Be able to calculate percentages; and transpose and solve simple formulas e.g. gas laws
Understands written and verbal communications (using English), and be able to communicate easily with other persons.
Holds a certificate of MOM / ISO Occupational first aid (CPR + AED) and Diving First Aid (Diving First Aid may be included in the training/assessment process)