ADAS Part 1 SCUBA

Occupational SCUBA Diver To 30 Metres

The occupational SCUBA diving qualification to 30 metres is the first level of accreditation as an occupational diver and is ideally suited to marine archaeologists, research divers, media, aquaculture divers and inspection engineers.

The qualification limits the diver to using small hand tools or conducting inspections in no decompression dives with direct access to the surface. The diver cannot operate large surface controlled power tools, or dives in operations where the use of cranes, air lifts or winches are required. 

Course Details

  • Duration: 4 weeks
  • Location: Beauty Point

ADAS PREQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMMERCIAL AIR DIVING COURSE ARE:

Before applicants can attend an ADAS Commercial Air Diving course they must hold a current certification in the following units of competency:-

  • Current recognised certificate of recreational diving (e.g. PADI, SSI, NAUI ).  (e.g. an open water sports diver qualification from a recognised scuba training organisation) or a certificate as a military diver) and demonstrate logged evidence of at least ten (10) dives undertaken since receiving certification and within 6 months of commencing the ADAS training course;
  • **Current recognised Senior or Apply First Aid certificate (First Aid qualifications must meet the competency requirements of HLTFA301B Apply first aid).
  • **Current recognised Oxygen Provision certificate (must meet the competency requirements of national code PUAEME003C Administer oxygen in an emergency situation )
  • Obtain a commercial diving medical - AS2299 or HSE (Must be in date and cover the full duration of the course – The certificate is to have been issued within 90 days of the commencement of the training.).
  • Be a competent swimmer (Note: Competence should be demonstrated by the trainee completing a 200m swim on the surface using mask, fins and snorkel while wearing SCUBA equipment and neutrally buoyant within eight minutes and by the trainee treading water for ten (10) minutes while fully clothed (i.e. wearing a long sleeved shirt and long pants);
  • Be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, decimals and vulgar fractions
  • Be able to calculate percentages, and solve simple formulas, i.e. gas laws
  • Understand written and verbal communications in English and be able to communicate with other people
  • Photo ID (e.g., driver license,  passport or National ID Card)
  • Be a minimum of 18 years of age

**Note:  Although you do not have to have the more advanced certification, Apply Advanced First Aid – HLTFA402B, but if you do, it will cover all of the ADAS requirements for First aid and Oxygen provision.

Subjects Covered

Physics of diving, inspection and maintenance of personal equipment, pre and post dive checks, open water dives in SCUBA, diving hazards, application of decompression tables, diving attendant duties, stand by diver duties, hand and voice communication, underwater work, nitrox, compressed air supply, compression chambers, emergencies, physiology, first aid, AS2299, legislation and guidance.

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