ADAS Scientific Diver Part 1 (Restricted)

ADAS Scientific Diver Part 1 (Restricted)

This course was designed to meet the needs of the scientific community and to meet the new standards for scientific diving AS2299.2. The two week course covers basic scuba skills, rescue procedures and the use of industry specific tools. On completion of the course the candidate will receive accreditation that will allow diver to dive to a maximum depth of 30 metres while conducting operations involved with scientific work. This accreditation may be upgraded to an additional ADAS certification.

Course Details

  • Duration: 2 weeks - (Theory & Practical)
  • 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.