ADAS Occupational SSBA to 30m Part 2

This course covers the training activities and competencies required for accreditation of divers to work safely and competently using surface supplied breathing apparatus (SSBA) to depths of up to 30m.

This is the second level of accreditation as an occupational diver and it covers Occupational Onshore Air Diving. Divers certified in this level are competent in the use of surface supplied breathing apparatus, cutting and welding equipment, pneumatic and hydraulic tools, digital video, still photography, and ultrasonic and non-destructive testing equipment.

This qualification also includes the use of nitrox and has a nitrox endorsement as well as Kirby Morgan Helmet and Band Mask Operators Certifications. This is a good level to complete and start an onshore construction diving career. It is equivalent to HSE Part 3 (UK).

The course competencies include

1. BSBWHS211 Contribute to health and safety of self and others
2. NAT11006001 Work safely in hyperbaric operations
3. NAT11006002 Maintain effective working relationships within dive or hyperbaric operations team
4. NAT11006003 Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology and diving physics to diving
5. NAT11006004 Assess diving casualty and assist with first aid and treatment of diving illnesses and injuries
6. NAT11006011 Utilise and maintain surface-supplied diving equipment
7. NAT11006012 Undertake pre-dive preparations for a surface-supplied diving operation
8. NAT11006013 Undertake underwater deployment in a surface-supplied diving operation
9. NAT11006014 Implement emergency procedures for a surface-supplied diving operation
10. NAT11006015 Undertake post-dive procedures for a surface-supplied diving operation
11. NAT11006016 Perform underwater work with powered tools
12. NAT11006017 Perform underwater work using cutting and welding
13. NAT11006018 Perform underwater construction work tasks
14. NAT11006019 Identify basic safety and statutory requirements for underwater explosives work
15. NAT11006053 Perform underwater tasks using basic tools and visual techniques for a diving operation
16. NAT11006055 Undertake diving work tasks and lifting for a surface-supplied diving operation
17. NAT11006061 Contribute to health and safety in diving operations in compliance with legislation
18. NAT11006062 Work effectively in the occupational diving industry
19. NAT11006065 Apply knowledge of basic physics, anatomy, physiology and psychology to hyperbaric work

The ADAS Occupational SSBA Diving to 30 metres (Part 2) course has a four (4) weeks / twenty (20) course days duration. The emphasis of the training is on preparing occupational divers to work safely and effectively as members of a commercial diving team in order to successfully achieve a variety of onshore construction work. The course includes 24 dives on SSBA including training in underwater construction, cutting and welding, hydraulic and pneumatic tool use, inspection and non-destructive testing and salvage.

For more information, please visit the Australian Diver Accreditation Scheme (ADAS) SSBA to 30m (Part 2) page.

ADAS Part 2 Course Components

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