DIVEMASTER | CERT III
DIVEMASTER
SIS30619 - Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership
Passionate about scuba diving? Want to experience it with others in a comprehensive professional course? Take the Pro Adventures Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership, earn international divemaster certification and do what you love to do. Divemasters are leaders who mentor and motivate others; you will be in the water most days and experience the joys of seeing other people having as much fun as you.
A divemaster is the first level of professional training in the recreational dive industry. Working closely with experienced Instructors, you’ll fine-tune your scuba skills, perfecting buoyancy, navigation and rescue techniques. You’ll gain advanced diving knowledge, management and supervision skills, so you become a role model to divers worldwide.
As a divemaster, you’ll lead others as you supervise scuba diving activities and assist with diver training. Whether you want to work at a faraway dive destination or at a local dive shop, the adventure of a lifetime awaits you.
ABOUT THIS QUALIFICATION
This qualification reflects the role of skilled outdoor recreation leaders who lead and supervise dependent participants in recreational activities according to pre-determined activity plans, adjusting as required to suit conditions and participant abilities.
You will become skilled in recreational activity techniques and have well-developed leadership skills to manage group participation, cohesion, operational logistics, risk and problems as they arise. Using discretion and judgement, you will work with some independence and under limited supervision using clearly defined plans, policies and procedures to guide your work activities.
You can work in a range of settings including indoor centres and outdoor adventure centres, camps and dive centres. When in the field, supervision is provided remotely, in the form of support from other highly qualified staff, to deal appropriately with unplanned events or significant problems.
This qualification provides a pathway to work for any type of organisation that delivers outdoor recreation activities including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations.
Training and assessment will be conducted by PRO DIVE Sydney.
WHATS INCLUDED [COURSES]
CORE UNITS
| CODE | TITLE |
|---|---|
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| SISOFLD002 | Minimise environmental impact |
| PUAOPE013 | Operate communications systems and equipment |
| SISOPLN001 | Finalise operation of outdoor recreation activities |
| SISOPLN004 | Identify hazards, assess and control risks for outdoor recreation activities |
| SISOPLN005 | Interpret weather and environmental conditions for outdoor recreation activities |
| SISXFAC001 | Maintain equipment for activities |
| SISXCCS001 | Provide quality service |
| SISXEMR001 | Respond to emergency situations |
ELECTIVE UNITS
| CODE | TITLE |
|---|---|
| HLTAID011 | Provide first aid |
| HLTAID009 | Provide cardiopulmonary resucitation |
| HLTAID010 | Provide basic emergency life support |
| SISCAQU002 | Perform basic water rescues |
| SISOSNK001 | Snorkel |
| SISOSNK002 | Lead snorkelling activities |
| SISOSCB001 | SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres |
| SISOSCB004 | Navigate prescribed routes underwater |
| SISOSCB006 | Perform diver rescues |
| SISOSCB007 | Inspect and fill SCUBA cylinders |
| SISOSCB008 | SCUBA dive using Enriched Air Nitrox |
| SISOSCB009 | SCUBA dive to depths between 18 and 40 metres |
| SISOSCB010 | Lead SCUBA diving activities |
| *22575VIC | Course in basic oxygen administration for first aid |
COURSE OUTLINE
- You will complete a mandatory pre-course survey.
- Upon enrolment, you will be provided with access to your online learning courses.
- There will be some pre-reading and assessment for you to complete before attending any face-to-face training.
- You will be able to engage with other learners, have discussions, and ask questions.
- 20 weeks / 3 terms
- *22757VIC Basic oxygen administration is a requirement under the ISO standard as a rescue diver, however, it is not a requirement for the qualification itself.
MANDATORY PREREQUISITES
- Aged 18 or over.
- Participants must have the physical attributes to participate in adventurous physical activities.
- Participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements and any associated costs to and from face-to-face training and assessment sessions.
- Have access to a fully-functional computer/smart device loaded with a web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox) and appropriate software applications to read PDF files (e.g. Adobe), produce documents (e.g. Microsoft Word etc).
- Have access to a computer/smart device with reliable Internet access (ability to download and upload documentation from/to the College's online learning server).
- Have a current valid email account for online learning and assessment communication and support;
- Have a telephone and current valid telephone number for learning and assessment communication and support.
- Complete all assessment tasks within the required timeframes.
- Being a competent swimmer is a requirement for undertaking SCUBA activities.
