Cs Diver Singapore

Commercial Diving Competency Standard for Inland/Inshore
Commercial Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus

(CSCUBA) Diver
and
Surface Supplied Diving Equipment (SSDE)

Diver
The Workplace Safety and Health Council (WSHC) and

The Ministry Of Manpower (MOM)
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Version Effective Date Changes Author

0.0 20 December 2010 First Issued ICB, WSHC
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE .................................................................................................. 4

1.1 Application ................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1.1 Certification ................................................................................................................................. 5
1.1.2 Definitions .................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Pre-Requisites for CSCUBA Diver .............................................................................................. 9
1.4 Working Catergories for CSCUBA Divers (0 - 30metres) ........................................................... 9
1.5 Pre-Requisites for SSDE Diver ................................................................................................... 9
1.6 Working Catergories for SSDE Divers (0 – 30 metres).............................................................10
1.7 Scope of Working Conditions ....................................................................................................10
2.0 COMPETENCY STANDARD ....................................................................................................11
2.1 Core Competency Units for CSCUBA and SSDE Diver ...........................................................12
2.1.1 Legislation and Standards (CD-CCD-100A-0) ..........................................................................12
2.1.2 Diving Theory: Physics (CD-CCD-100B-0) ...............................................................................12
2.1.3 Diving Theory: Physiology (CD-CCD-100C-0) ..........................................................................12
2.1.4 Diving Procedures (CD-CCD-100D-0) ......................................................................................12
2.1.5 Underwater and Surface Operational Hazards (CD-CCD-100E-0) ..........................................13
2.1.6 Documentation and Records (CD-CCD-100F-0) ......................................................................13
2.2 Specific Competency Units .......................................................................................................13
2.3 Specific Competency Units for CSCUBA Diver ........................................................................13
2.3.1 CSCUBA Diving Equipment, Systems, Procedures and Practices (CD-SCD-101A-0) ............13
2.3.2 CSCUBA Diving (CD-SCD-101B-0) ..........................................................................................14
2.4 Specific Competency Units for SSDE Diver ..............................................................................14
2.4.1 SSDE - Diving Equipment, Systems, Procedures and Practices (CD-SSD-102A-0) ...............14
2.4.2 SSDE Diving (CD-SSD-102B-0) ...............................................................................................14
2.4.3 Deck Decompression Chamber Procedures (optional) ............................................................15
(CD-SSD-102C-0) .................................................................................................................................15
2.4.4 Deck Decompression Chamber Operator (optional) .................................................................15
CD-SSD-102D-0) ..................................................................................................................................15
3.0 INLAND/INSHORE DIVER COMPETENCY FLOW CHART ....................................................16
3.1 Core Competency Units - Subject Content ...............................................................................16
3.2 CSCUBA Diver Specific Competency Units - Subject Content.................................................19
3.3 SSDE Diver Specific Competency Units - Subject Content ......................................................20
3.4 Diver Progression Flow Chart ...................................................................................................22
4.0 INLAND/INSHORE DIVER CORE COMPETENCY UNITS ......................................................23
5.0 INLAND/INSHORE CSCUBA DIVER SPECIFIC COMPETENCY UNITS ...............................50
6.0 INLAND/INSHORE SSDE DIVER SPECIFIC COMPETENCY UNITS.....................................61
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1.0 INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE
This standard specifies the competencies required for training and certification of divers for
commercial diving operations using Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA)
and Surface Supplied Diving Equipment (SSDE). The purpose of this Standard is to describe
the competency requirements to train commercial divers to safely and competently carry out
diving operations using SCUBA and SSDE.
This standard outlines the competency and training requirements for the following two levels
of commercial diver qualification:
 Level 1: Commercial SCUBA Diver (No decompression; maximum depth 30m)
 Level 2: SSDE Diver (Maximum depth 30m)
This standard is prepared by the Workplace Safety & Health Council (WSHC) in consultaion
with the Commercial Diving Association (Singapore). It should be understood by the user of
this standard that the requirements contained herein are the minimum acceptable levels.
This competency standard adopts a unitised approach for both CSCUBA and SSDE diver
training and certification. To be certified as a CSCUBA or SSDE the person must have
completed all the relevant units for the level of training and certification awarded as outlined in
this standard. It is the responsibility of the employer/contractor who engages the occupational
diver to ensure the diving personnel are suitably trained and competent for the scope of work
being carried out.
1.1 Application
This Compentency 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 Commercial SCUBA
(CSCUBA) to a maximum depth of 30m (99fsw) with no decompression diving, and SSDE
diving to a maximum depth of 30m(99fsw).
This Standard is one part of (Part 1) of the standards relevant to the training and certification
of commercial divers, where the requirements of authorities and industry demand a
prescribed degree of training and competence to ensure an adequate degree of safety,
performance and economy during occupational diving operations. The objective of this
standard is to provide authorities, training providers and trainees with a summary of the
minimum competencies for CSCUBA and SSDE Divers, and the minimum content of a
training course for imparting these competencies to those divers.
The Accreditation Authority may utilize the Standard to:

 approve establishments to run courses and / or assessments to this Standard
 monitor courses to ensure standards are being maintained
 issue or recognize certificates of competence to or from persons who have completed the
specified training tasks and who have been assessed as having achieved the
competencies described in this Standard
Training providers may utilize this Standard to:

 establish the course timetable, content and assessment
 establish training material and training aids / equipment required to conduct a course
 establish means of assessing the trainees for a suitable level of competence on
completion of the course
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1.1.1 Certification
Persons requiring commercial diver certification must meet all performance criteria specified
in this standard for the particular level of certification being sought.
Note:
 This Standard does not apply to diving operations conducted within the Offshore Oil &
Gas industry
1.1.2 Definitions
Item Description
Accident An undesired event giving rise to death, ill health, injury, damage
or other loss
Acute Illness An illness characterised by the symptoms having a rapid onset
AGE Arterial gas embolism is a major cause of death in diving and the
initiating cause (pulmonary barotrauma) usually goes undetected.
Arterial Gas Embolism, is caused most often by the expansion of
respiratory gases during ascent, it also occurs when the breath is
held during ascent from a dive
Atmospheric Pressure The atmosphere exerts a pressure on the earth‟s surface in the
same way as water exerts pressure, i.e. it is produced by the
weight of air above the earth
Absolute Pressure Before a diver leaves the surface, he is already under a pressure
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of 1 Bar or 103000 N/m (atmospheric pressure).
For every metre he descends, the pressure on him will increase by
0.1 Bar. Thus, the total pressure on the diver at any depth will be
the pressure of the water at that depth plus atmospheric pressure,
1 Bar.
ALARP As Low As Reasonably Practicable - for a risk to be ALARP it must
be possible to demonstrate that the cost involved in reducing the
risk further would be grossly disproportionate to the benefit gained
Ambient Pressure The pressure of the surrounding medium, such as a gas or liquid,
which comes into contact with an apparatus or with a reaction
BC / BCD Buoyancy compensator, buoyancy compensator device

Barotraumas Barotraumas (Pressure Injury) is physical damage to body tissues
caused by a pressure differential between an air space inside the
body and the ambient pressure
Bottom Time The total elapsed time from when a diver leaves the surface to the
time (next whole minute) at which ascent is commenced,
measured in minutes.
Breathing Gas The compressed gas intended for respiration by the diver.
Breathing Tubes Tubes attached to a regulator that are designed to:
a) supply air to the diver
b) carry away expired air
c) operate at near ambient pressure
CDA (S) Commercial Divers Association (Singapore) – a industry

association established in January 2010
Certification Package A folder or file that contains signed Certificates which show that the
diving equipment has been tested and/or checked by competent
personnel. In the case of the DDC, the testing will normally be
Witnessed by a Surveyor acting on behalf of a Classification
Society
Combined Dive The bottom times of more than one dive, added together and
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Item Description
treated as a bottom time for a single dive to the deepest depth for
the purpose of determining the divers decompression requirements
Competent Person A person who has acquired through training, qualification or
experience, or a combination of these, the knowledge and skills to
enable that person to perform a specified task in a safe and
efficient manner
Chronic Illness A chronic illness is defined as any disease/illness that develops
slowly and lasts a long time
CSCUBA Commercial Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus
CTAG Curriculum, Training and Assessment Guide
DDC Deck decompression chamber (a Pressure Vessel for Human

Occupation, certified by a Classification Society, used for divers
surface decompression and/or decompression treatment)
Decompression Illness A generic term for acute illness resulting from decompression. This
term covers the condition known as decompression sickness (also
known as bends) and arterial gas embolism
Decompression A specific table of pre determined depths and times used to
Table calculate the decompression requirements for a particular dive
Decompression The development, during or after diving, of any abnormality which

Sickness (bends) is a direct result of a reduction in the pressure of inert gas
dissolved in the body, with the production of gas bubbles. Any
organ may be involved and its presentation can vary from the
acute to the chronic. (Note: It is common for decompression
sickness to show up before or very soon after completion of the
dive)
Decompression Stop The specific length of time that a diver must hold his ascent at a
specified depth to allow for the elimination of sufficient inert gas
from the body to allow a safe ascent to the next decompression
stop or the surface
Demand Gas Supply A device that provides breathing gas to the diver via a mechanism
Device which provides a flow of breathing gas when the diver inhales (also
known as a regulator)
Depth Gauge Used to indicate the depth of a diver. The maximum depth attained
during the dive can be measured in either feet of seawater or
metres of seawater
Diving Operation A diving operation identified in the diving project plan
Dive Control A single, designated location on the surface, adjacent to / or
Position nearby where a diver enters the water, from which it is possible to
monitor all systems and functions which relate to the life support of
a diver in the water
Dive Team The group of people, including the diving supervisor, diver(s),
attendant(s), and other personnel as required, who are:
a) present at the dive site
b) directly involved in the dive
c) responsible for the safe conduct of the diving operation
Diver A person who performs diving work underwater or is exposed to
pressure greater than 100millebar above atmospheric pressure in
association with diving work
Divers Hose Hose used in SSDE to carry breathing gas to the diver from a dive
control panel (also called “Divers Umbilical”)
Diving Contractor Employer of diving supervisor, diver, or other personnel who
provides supporting services for the diving operation
Diving Work Work in which diving is conducted using underwater breathing
apparatus, including work by the dive team in direct support of the
diver
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Item Description
Diving Supervisor A person who supervises diving operations, he is responsible for
the safety of the diver during any dive operation
DMT Diver Medical Technician (a person who has received specialist
medical training in the identification and treatment of diving
illnesses, who is normally also a trained diver)
DMAC Diving Medical Advisory Committee
DPP Diving Project Plan; a detailed step by step plan that identifies
each diving operation which makes up the diving project
Diving Project The term used for the overall diving job. The diving project is made
up of one or more diving operations
DOM Diving Operations Manual
DSV Diving Support Vessel
Employer A corporation or individual employing or engaging a person or

persons either under a contract of employment, apprenticeship or
traineeship, or for work. This includes self-employed persons
ERP Emergency Response Plan
Exceptional Exposure A dive where the maximum recommended dive time for a particular
Dive depth (sometimes shown by a limiting line in decompression
tables) is exceeded by the diver at that depth
Float Line A line connecting the diver to a high visibility float on the surface of
the water enabling the approximate location of the diver to be
known at all times
FMEA Failure Mode Effects Analysis;- a systematic method of assessing
equipment and systems to source any single point failure; and
apply risk management to prevent the single point failure from
materialising
FRC Fast Rescue Craft
Free-flow system A breathing method used in SSBE diving operations whereby
breathing gas enters the full-face mask or incompressible helmet in
a continuous flow and is not controlled by a demand gas
supply device
fsw feet of sea water (a measurement of water depth)
Gauge Pressure A pressure gauge is normally graduated to read ZERO when the
gauge is at atmospheric pressure. This is because a pressure
gauge normally records only „difference of pressure‟; ie the
difference between that of the high-pressure source and
atmospheric pressure.
Half-face Mask A mask that covers the eyes and nose only, and does not
incorporate an integral breathing system
Hazard A hazard is something with the potential to cause harm. This may
include water, environmental factors, equipment, methods of diving
and other aspects of work organisation
Hazard Identification Process of recognizing that a hazard exists and defining its
characteristics.
Inland/inshore Diving Inside territorial waters (normally within 12 miles from shore),
including docks, harbours, anchorage, canals, culverts, rivers,
estuaries, lakes, reservoirs, dams, flooded tunnels and tanks.
Incident An event that gave rise to an accident, or had the potential to lead
to an accident
JHA Job Hazard Analysis, a safety management tool that can be used
to define and control the hazards associated with a job or
procedure.
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Item Description
Lifeline A line attached to a diver, which is capable of being used to haul
the diver to the surface. It can also be used to for Diver/Tender
signalling.
Limiting Line A line shown in some decompression tables, which indicates time
limits (bottom times) beyond which the decompression schedules
is use are less safe.
MOM Ministry of Manpower (Singapore)

Must Indicates that compliance with a statement is mandatory
msw metres of sea water (a measurement of water depth)
No Decompression The maximum time which can be spent at a given depth such that
Limits a safe ascent can be made directly to the surface at a prescribed
rate with no decompression stops
PMS Planned Maintenance System – a systematic, recorded and

verifiable equipment maintenance regime, carried out by a
competent person, to ensure that plant and equipment used in
diving operations is properly maintained in accordance with the
manufacturers‟ recommendations, in order to ensure that it is safe
while being used.
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
PTW Permit To Work
Repetitive Dive Any dive conducted within 12 hours of a previous dive

Residual Nitrogen Nitrogen gas that is still dissolved in a divers tissues after surfacing
Risk A risk is the possibility that someone or something will be harmed
by an identified hazard. The extent of the risk includes the
numbers of people who might be affected by the risk
Risk Assessment The process of estimating the magnitude of risk and an evaluation
of precautions that can be taken to prevent harm and deciding
whether or not the level of risk is tolerable
SCUBA Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. Open circuit

diving equipment that supplies the diver with breathing gas from
the cylinder(s) carried by the diver
Shall Indicates that compliance with a statement is mandatory
Shot rope A rope running vertically from the dive control position and fixed
to the worksite or bottom with a weight or attachment
SHMS Safety and Health Management System
Should Indicates a recommendation
Single Dive Any dive conducted more than 12 hours after a previous dive
SS 511 SS 511 Singapore Standards Code of Practice for Diving at Work
SSDE Surface Supplied Diving Equipment. Diving equipment that
supplies breathing gas at the required pressure for depth, through
a diver‟s hose to a diver from plant at the surface
SWL Safe Working Load, the load which can be safely lifted. This term
is being replaced with WLL (see below)
TA Singaporean Diving Technical Advisory for Inland / Inshore

Commercial Diving Safety & Health
Tolerable Risk Risk that has been reduced to a level that can be endured by the
organization having regard to its legal obligations and its own
OH&S Policy
Toolbox Talk A meeting, involving a two-way dialogue, to ensure that everyone
clearly understands what the job entails along with its hazards and
the precautions to be put in place
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Item Description
WLL The Working Load Limit (WLL) is the maximum load that may
routinely be applied to an assembly or component in straight
tension
WSHC Workplace Safety & Health Council - The Workplace Safety and
Health (WSH) Council was established on 1 April 2008. The
Council works closely with the Ministry of Manpower and other
Government agencies, industry, unions and professional
associations to develop strategies to raise WSH standards in
Singapore.
1.3 Pre-Requisites for CSCUBA Diver
The pre-requisites for a CSCUBA diver are:
 The trainee must be in possession of a valid certificate of medical fitness to dive (refer to
Singapore Standards SS 511) issued, after examination, by a doctor experienced in
underwater medicine and who is trained and qualified in Underwater Medicine, basic and
advanced courses in diving medicine or courses of a similar standard.
 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
 Understand written and verbal communications (using English), and communicate easily
with other persons (Note: This is particularly important where trainees or instructors are of
differing nationalities)
 Hold a certificate from a recognized first aid course (this may be included in the training /
assessment process)
 Persons holding commercial diver certificates to this Standard may upgrade their diving
qualifications by completion of all the remaining modules in this Standard to qualify for
SSDE Diver certification.
1.4 Working Catergories for CSCUBA Divers (0 - 30metres)
These catergories include but are not limited to:
 Underwater inspection and photography

 Environmental management
 Scientific Diving
 Aquaculture
 Aquariums
 Underwater film production
 Police and emergency services rescue response
Note: All dives are to be No Decompression diving.
1.5 Pre-Requisites for SSDE Diver
The pre-requisites for a SSDE diver are:
 The trainee must be in possession of a valid certificate of medical fitness to dive (refer to
Singapore Standards SS 511) issued, after examination, by a doctor experienced in
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underwater medicine and who is trained and qualified in Underwater Medicine, basic and
advanced courses in diving medicine or courses of a similar standard.
 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.
 Understand written and verbal communications (using English), and be able to
communicate easily with other persons.
Note: This is particularly important where trainees or instructors are of differing
nationalities.
 Hold a certificate from a recognized first aid course (this may be included in the training /
assessment process)
 Persons holding commercial diver certificates to CSCUBA level may upgrade their diving
qualifications by completion of all remaining modules in this Standard for full SSDE Diver
certification.
1.6 Working Catergories for SSDE Divers (0 – 30 metres)
These catergories include but are not limited to:
 All activities outlined in Section 1.4

 Underwater engineering and construction
 Decompression diving, including in-water and DDC decompression
1.7 Scope of Working Conditions
The scope of environmental working conditions for the commercial diver is dependent on the
geographic location where the work is carried out. Under this competency standard the
training and assessment shall be undertaken within the waters and facilities available in
Singapore. This environment provides for many variables such as: Good visibility; Poor
visibility; Tides and Currents; rivers and reservoirs; warm water; water salinity/ bouyancy;
fresh water; marine life hazards; underwater hazards – pressure differentials; fishing nets;
subsea structures, confined space / overhead obstructions, varied surface weather conditions;
soft and hard sea bed condition. Each of these variables when included during the training
and assessment process provides for equivilant conditions for that of a diving project worksite.
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2.0 COMPETENCY STANDARD
The Competency Standard for Commercial Diver consists of 12 Competency Units. The
Competency Units describe what the trainee diver needs to perform on completion of the
training and assessment and can be broadly classified into two groups:
 6 Core Competency Units: Units which develop the trainees‟ basic foundation and
competence in commercial diving work. These Units are common to both CSCUBA and
SSDE.
 6 Specific Competency Units: Units which develop the trainees‟ knowledge and
competence with equipment and procedures specific to either CSCUBA or SSDE.
The Competency Units are structured so that the trainee CSCUBA or SSDE diver has to first
complete the common Core Competency Units. Thereafter, the trainee diver may progress
and obtain competencies as a CSCUBA Diver (Level 1) or directly as a SSDE Diver (Level 2)
by completing the respective Specific Competency Units.
To prove competency, the trainee diver is required to meet the performance criteria for each
of Competency Units, which are stated in Sections 4 to 6. The training and assessment
methods and conditions are set out in the Curriculum, Training and Assessment Guides.
The diagram below outlines the compentency flow chart for the trainee diver. The detailed
Diver Competency Flow Charts in Section 3.4 outine the progression routes to gain
competency.
Complete and
Complete and
demonstrate Level 1 CSCUBA
demonstrate
competence in Diver (30m)
competence in
Commercial Diver
CSCUBA Specific
Core Competency Competency Units
Units
Complete and
demonstrate competence
in SSDE Specific
Complete and
Competency Units
demonstrate
competence in DDC
Competency Units
Level 2 SSDE Diver
(without DDC) (30m)
DDC Operator
Level 2 SSDE Diver (with

DDC) (30m)
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2.1 Core Competency Units for CSCUBA and SSDE Diver
The Core Competency Units for CSCUBA and SSDE Divers are shown in the table below.
The competency elements and performance criteria for each of the Core Competency Units
are in Section 4.
Core Competency Unit Competency Unit Code

Legislation and Standards CD-CCD-100A-0
Diving Theory: Physics CD-CCD-100B-0
Diving Theory: Physiology CD-CCD-100C-0
Diving Procedures CD-CCD-100D-0
Underwater and Surface Operational Hazards CD-CCD-100E-0
Documentation and Records CD-CCD-100F-0
2.1.1 Legislation and Standards (CD-CCD-100A-0)
The occupational diver shall have an understanding of the requirements that are outlined in
the Singapore frame-work of legislation / codes of practices and Technical Advisory
documents. This shall include the contents of the SS 511 Code of Practice for Commercial
Diving; Technical Advisory document for Inland / Inshore Commercial Diving; Work Place
Safety and Health Act 2006 the supporting regulations and a basic understanding of marine
signals / chart symbols. The requirements is for an „Understanding‟ and this element is
introduced to inform all persons involved with occupational diving projects the operational
requirements that are expected to be followed by the client; contractor; diver and other
personal involved in the diving projects to ensure the relevant standards are followed.
2.1.2 Diving Theory: Physics (CD-CCD-100B-0)
The occupational diver shall possess a working knowledge of the appropriate laws of physics
and how they are applied in certain circumstances, including the relationship between
pressure and volume and the potential physiological effects of this relationship on the diver,
the principles of buoyancy, the behavior of gases under pressure, and properties of heat,
light, and sound underwater.
2.1.3 Diving Theory: Physiology (CD-CCD-100C-0)
The occupational diver shall have an understanding of the physiological effects that pressure
has on the body. The diver shall understand medical diving hazards, physiology, marine
animal hazards and ailments, safety procedures associated with the physiological effects on
the diver, physiological effects of decompression and treatment table usage as well as the
importance of recognition and prevention of diving related ailments.
2.1.4 Diving Procedures (CD-CCD-100D-0)
The occupational diver shall understand the correct procedures for conducting diving
operations safely and in accordance with legislation and standards. The diver shall have an
understanding of decompression procedures and requirements.
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2.1.5 Underwater and Surface Operational Hazards (CD-CCD-100E-0)
The occupational diver shall be able to identify the subsea and surface related diving hazards
and to have a basic knowledge of the risk management process. The diver shall have a
thorough understanding regarding the actions to be taken to mitigate hazards on the surface
and subsea.
2.1.6 Documentation and Records (CD-CCD-100F-0)
The occupational diver shall understand the requirements and processes for project
documentation and how the documentation is used to support a safe diving operation. This
shall include a basic understanding of the permit to work process and company operating
manuals and systems. They shall have a thorough understanding of the requirements to
maintain accurate personal dive records.
2.2 Specific Competency Units
There are 2 Specifc Competency Units for the CSCUBA Diver and 2 Specific Competency
Units for the SSDE Diver. The trainee diver is required to complete the Core Competency
Units before he proceed to attend the respective Specific Competency Units to achieve the
relevant level of diver competency (CSCUBA Diver or SSDE Diver). There are 2 additional
specific competency units for the use and operations of a Deck Decompression Chamber.
These two (2) units are optional, however, divers shall be trained and certified in the DDC
units for diving operations requiring a DDC onsite.
2.3 Specific Competency Units for CSCUBA Diver
The Specific Competency Units for CSCUBA Diver are shown in the table below. The
competency elements and performance criteria for the Specific Competency Units are stated
in Section 5.
Specific Competency Unit (CSCUBA) Competency Unit Code

CSCUBA Diving Equipment, Systems, CD-SCD-101A-0
Procedures and Practices
CSCUBA Diving CD-SCD-101B-0
2.3.1 CSCUBA Diving Equipment, Systems, Procedures and Practices

(CD-SCD-101A-0)
The CSCUBA diver shall be competent in the correct set-up, operation, and maintenance of
the various types of CSCUBA diving equipment, compressors and in the procedures used for
occupational self contained air diving projects. The CSCUBA diver shall have a basic
understanding of the maintenance requirements of the CSCUBA diving equipment.
The CSCUBA diver shall understand the correct practices for conducting diving operations
safely and in accordance with Singapore legislation and standards. The diver shall have the
knowledge to be able to assemble, use and maintain CSCUBA diving equipment.
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2.3.2 CSCUBA Diving (CD-SCD-101B-0)
The CSCUBA diver shall be competent in the practical use of a variety of types of diving
equipment, both on the surface and in water. The diver shall be able to dive safely and
competently using CSCUBA diving equipment in both sheltered and open water of varying
depths to a maximum depth of 30msw with varying bottom conditions and underwater
visibility, as well as possess the knowledge to maintain such equipment. The CSCUBA diver
shall be competent using CSCUBA while using a life line; through water communications and
hard wire communications. Compression Chamber dives and/or recreational dives shall not
be considered equivalent experience to in water training and shall not be used for
accumulated in water time calculations.
2.4 Specific Competency Units for SSDE Diver
The Specific Competency Units for SSDE Diver are shown in the table below. The
competency elements and performance criteria for the Specific Competency Units are stated
in Section 6.
Specific Competency Unit (SSDE) Competency Unit Code

SSDE – Diving Equipment, Systems, CD-SSD-102A-0
Procedures and Practices
SSDE Diving CD-SSD-102B-0
Deck Decompression Chamber Procedures CD-SSD-102C-0
(optional)
Deck Decompression Chamber Operator CD-SSD-102D-0
(optional)
2.4.1 SSDE - Diving Equipment, Systems, Procedures and Practices

(CD-SSD-102A-0)
The SSDE diver shall be competent in the correct set-up, operation, and maintenance and
use of the surface supplied diving equipment, compressors and in the procedures used for
surface supplied diving. The SSDE diver shall have a basic understanding of the maintenance
requirements of the SSDE diving equipment.
The SSDE diver shall understand the correct practices for conducting diving operations safely
and in accordance with Singapore legislation and standards. The diver shall have the
knowledge to be able to assemble, use and maintain SSDE diving equipment.
2.4.2 SSDE Diving (CD-SSD-102B-0)
The SSDE diver shall have a detailed understanding and be competent to correctly set up;
operate; maintain and use of SSDE Diving equipment, compressors, High Pressure / Low
Pressure Air supplies and the procedures for surface supplied air diving. The Surface Supply
Breathing Equipment Diver shall have the knowledge required for safe underwater operations
and procedures.
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2.4.3 Deck Decompression Chamber Procedures (optional)
(CD-SSD-102C-0)
The DDC procedures will provide detailed instructions for the DDC equipment set up, use,
and maintenance of the DDC.
Along with CD-SSD-102D-0, this unit may be attended as a „stand-alone‟ Chamber

Procedures Competency Unit and Deck Decompression Chamber operator Unit. The 3 Core
Competency Units “Standards and Legislation”, “Diving Theory: Physics” and “Diving Theory:
Physiology” must be completed and passed prior to attending this Unit. If completed with the
relevant additional units as „stand alone‟ training the certification awarded will be that for Deck
Decompression Chamber Operator.
2.4.4 Deck Decompression Chamber Operator (optional)

CD-SSD-102D-0)
The diver shall have an understanding of operational requirements and procedures to use the
deck decompression chamber, as a panel operator and as a tender inside the chamber.
In order to be competent as a “Deck Decompression Chamber Operator”, a person only

needs to attend this Unit and the Unit DDC Procedures (CD-SSD-102C-0). Prior to attending
these 2 Units, the trainee shall have to be competent in the 3 Core Competency Units
“Standards and Legislation”, “Diving Theory: Physics” and “Diving Theory: Physiology”. The
certification awarded will be that for Deck Decompression Chamber Operator.
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3.0 INLAND/INSHORE DIVER COMPETENCY FLOW CHART
3.1 Core Competency Units - Subject Content
Legislation and Standards Diving Theory: Physics

CD-CCD-100A-0 CD-CCD-100B-0
Shall have an understanding of the following: Shall have an understanding of the following affects
 SS 511 – Code of Practice for Diving at Work the diver:
 Technical Advisory – Inland / Inshore  Diving Physics- Gas Laws
Commercial Diving Safety and Health - Boyle‟s Law
 Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSHA) 1
st
- Charles‟s Law
March 2006 and supporting regulations - Henry‟s Law
 Basic Marine Signals and chart symbols - Dalton‟s Law
 Archimedes Principle
 Visibility underwater
 Sound Underwater
 Heat on the diver
 Basic math‟s skills in simple equations used in
basic physics calculations involving gases
 Air Consumption requirements for normal and
emergency use
 Relationships between that states of matter and
basic concepts of weight, density, mass and
energy
 Partial Pressure of gases
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Diving Theory: Physiology Diving Procedures
CD-CCD-100C-0 CD-CCD-100D-0
Shall have a detailed knowledge of the following: Shall have an operational knowledge of the
 Physiology of Diving following:
- Body Anatomy and Systems  Roles and Responsibilities of the dive team
- Effects of breathing various gases at members and others supporting the dive
elevated pressures operation
- Temperature effects – thermal balance for  Minimum dive Team size
the diver  The (dive procedures) documentation required
- Pressure Injury and effects to the body  Dive check lists
 Barotraumas; Ear; Sinus; Lung  Dive Briefing / Toolbox meetings
 Arterial gas Embolism  Basic marine chart reading skills
 Gas Toxicity  Basic meteorology skills
- Oxygen (Chronic / Acute)  Dive Check Lists
- Hypercapina - Pre dive Checks
- Carbon Monoxide - Post Dive Checks
- Hydrocarbons
 Decompression Procedures
- Nitrogen Narcosis
- No decompression diving
 Decompression Physiology - Decompression diving
- Principles governing compression and - Omitted decompression
decompression, the uptake, distribution, - Decompression treatment requirements
and elimination of gases - Use of appropriate decompression tables
- Effects of breathing various gases at
 Diving Emergency Procedures
elevated pressures
- Emergency response procedures
 Management of Diving Emergencies - In water diver emergencies
- Causes manifestations and treatment of - Surface emergencies
decompression illness
- In water diver emergencies
- Emergency response planning
 Marine Animals
- Types of marine life that can injury a diver
- The signs and symptoms of marine life
injuries
- Treatment protocols of marine life injuries
 Flying after diving
- Effects of and Restrictions of flying after
diving
 Drowning
- Wet drowning
- Dry drowning
 Medical Emergencies signs, symptoms and
treatments
- Asphyxia
- Pulmonary Edema
- Respiratory arrest
- Cardiac arrest
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Underwater and Surface Documentation and Records
Operational Hazards CD-CCD-100F-0
CD-CCD-100E-0
Shall have an operational knowledge of the Shall have an understanding of the following:
following:  Permit to Work systems
 Identification of hazards for diving operations  Record keeping
 HAZIDS/ Job Safety Assessments / Risk - Diver certification and medicals
Assessment for the dive operation - Personal Dive Records and log books
 Underwater Hazards - Project documentation
- Known hazards when diving from vessels
- Tides, Currents, underwater entrapment
- Hazardous marine life- review from
- Physiology
- Confined space / overhead environments
- Contaminated environments
- Differential Pressures
- Use of tools; hand tools; hydraulic tools;
cutting equipment
- Simultaneous operations
- Structures on the seabed
 Surface related hazards
- Known hazards when diving from vessels-
surface related i.e positioning; other marine
craft; loss of power
- Surface Visibility
- Weather – rain, heat, wind
- Fire in control room/ onboard vessel
- Vessel Collision
- Lifting objects
- Other contractors working in area
- Simultaneous operations
- Security of the dive site
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3.2 CSCUBA Diver Specific Competency Units - Subject Content
CSCUBA Diving Equipment, CSCUBA Diving

Systems, Procedures and Practices CD-SCD-1010B-0
CD-SCD-1010A-0
Shall have an operational knowledge of the Complete and demonstrate safe use and
following: operations during the following:
 Minimum CSCUBA Diving equipment required:  Use of Self Contained Underwater Breathing
half mask, full face mask and communications Apparatus (CSCUBA)
systems and there use  Handling of High Pressure Air cylinders, hoses
 Equipment limitations and fittings
 Life Line Management  Basic knots and rigging
 Dry session assembly of equipment and Pre  Dry session assemble of equipment and pre-
dive checks dive checks
 Personnel diving equipment  Confined water dive basic CSCUBA Skills
 Safe Means to access / egress of the water - Buoyancy Exercises
 The theory & understanding of confined water - Sharing Air source (Buddy Breathing)
diver basic exercises using CSCUBA Skills - Emergency drills (as outlined below)
- Buoyancy Exercises - Rescue Skills
- Sharing Air source (Buddy Breathing) - Navigation skills
- Rescue Skills  CSCUBA (With full-face mask; life line and hard
- Navigation skills wire communications)
- CSCUBA (With full-face mask; life line and  Confined space / overhead environments
hard wire communications)  Open water dive skills
- Confined space / overhead environments  Diving in other environments such as quarry,
- Use of Buoyancy control device, Wet suit lake, river, open water and conducting the skills
and Dry Suit learnt during the pool training period
 Dive team personal roles and responsibilities  Use of Buoyancy control device, Wet suit and
 Understanding the methods of Communications Dry Suit
- Hard wire and through water  Tender role and responsibilities
- Life line signals  Use of full face mask – AGA; Kirby Band Mask;
 Handling High pressure Air cylinders, hoses EXO Mask
and fittings  Communications
 Understanding of the Emergency Situations - Hard wire and through water
and drills - Life line signals
- Uncontrolled Ascent  Emergency Drills
- Equipment malfunction;- Loss of air; loss of - Uncontrolled Ascent
communications - Equipment malfunction;- Loss of air; loss of
- Trapped Diver communications
- Unconscious / injured diver in the water - Trapped Diver
recovery - Unconscious / injured diver in the water
- Contaminated air supply recovery
- Vomiting Underwater - Contaminated air supply
- No visibility - Vomiting Underwater
 The duties as a Stand By diver - No visibility
- Standby diver Drills and Training  Act as a Stand By diver
 Compressors: LP and HP Compressors - Standby diver Drills and Training
- Air Purity Test  Compression Chamber Dive to 30m
- Fault Finding  Basic marine chart reading skills (practical)
- Cylinders, regulators, valves, hoses and  Basic meteorology skills (practical)
pipe work
 Planned Maintenance of diving equipment
- Personnel Diving equipment
- Compressors
- Communication systems
- Cylinders (HP and LP Supplies)
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3.3 SSDE Diver Specific Competency Units - Subject Content
SSDE - Diving Equipment, Systems, SSDE Diving

Procedures and Practices CD-SCD-102B-0
CD-SCD-102A-0
Shall have a detailed operational knowledge of the Complete and demonstrate safe use and
following: operations during the following dives:
 Equipment Standards and Minimum  Use of full set of Surface Supplied Diving
requirements of personnel and equipment Equipment (SSDE)
 SSDE (CSCUBA) Replacement System  Dry session assembly of equipment and Pre
- Equipment components dive checks
- Limitations  Confined water dive basic SSDE Skills
- Equipment set up and use - Buoyancy Exercises
- Pre / Post dive checks - Emergency Drills (as outlined below)
 Means to access and egress of the water - Bailout Drills
 Surface Supplied Diving Equipment / systems - Rescue Skills
 Equipment limitations  Use of Buoyancy control device, Wet suit, Dry
 Umbilical management Suit, Hot water suit
 Personnel diving equipment  Open water dive skills
 Planned Maintenance of diving equipment  Tender role and responsibilities
- Basic Maintenance systems  Use of mask and helmets –Industry Approved
- Personnel Diving equipment Helmets and Masks
 Helmets / Masks  Diving in other environments such as quarry,
 Bailout cylinders lake, river, open water and conducting the skills
 Regulators learnt during the pool training period
 Divers Umbilical‟s  Communications
 LP and HP Hoses - Hard wire and through water
- Compressors - Life line signals
- Control panels  Emergency Drills
- Communication systems - Uncontrolled Ascent
- Cylinders (HP and LP Supplies) - Equipment malfunction
 The theory & understanding of confined water - Trapped Diver
dive basic exercises using SSDE Skills - Unconscious / injured diver in the water
- Buoyancy Exercises - Contaminated air supply
- Sharing Air source (Buddy Breathing) - Vomiting Underwater
- Rescue Skills - No visibility
- Navigation skills  SSDE (CSCUBA) Replacement diving systems
- SSDE (With helmet / mask; life line and  Act as a Stand By diver
hard wire communications, air supply hose, - Standby diver Drills and Training
pneumo)  Compression Chamber Dive to 50m
- Confined space / overhead environments
- Use of Buoyancy control device, Wet suit
and Dry Suit
 Dive team personal roles and responsibilities
 The duties as a Stand By diver
- Standby diver Drills and Training
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Deck Decompression Deck Decompression
Chamber Procedures Chamber Operator
CD-SCD-102C-0 (OPTIONAL) CD-SCD-102D-0 (OPTIONAL)
Shall have a detailed knowledge of the following: Shall have a detailed knowledge of the following
 Deck Decompression Chamber – Pressure operational and uses for:
Vessel for Human Occupancy (PVHO)  Preparing the DDC and supporting equipment
standards and requirements and systems ready for use
 The components of a compression chamber  DDC checks prior to diving and use
and its operation/use  Use and operate the DDC equipment and
 DDC Operating procedures and chamber support services
checks prior to diving and use - Air supplies – main and emergency
 DDC equipment and support services - Oxygen / Mix Gas supplies
- Air supplies – main and emergency - Pipe work, Gauges, valves, regulators
- Oxygen / Mix Gas supplies - Analysation of chamber atmosphere and air
- Pipe work, Gauges, valves, regulators / gas supplies
- Analysation of chamber atmosphere and air - Fire Fighting equipment
/ gas supplies - Built in Breathing systems (BIBS)
- Fire Fighting equipment  Risk control measures for DDC use
- Built in Breathing systems (BIBS)  Items prohibited to be taken in the DDC
 Hazards when using a DDC  Maintaining DDC records and chamber logs
 Risks Assessment for DDC use  Use of a stop watch
 Items prohibited in the DDC  Duties of panel operator and inside tender
 DDC records and chamber logs  Conduct emergency response drills as the
 Roles & Responsibilities‟ of panel operator and operator and tender during a chamber dive
inside tender  Complete „dry dive‟ to maximum depth of 50m
 DDC Emergency situations and procedures as the panel operator and tender inside the
DDC
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3.4 Diver Progression Flow Chart
New Entrant
Attend and demonstrate competence

in Commercial Diver Core
Competency Units

in CSCUBA Specific Competency
Units
Certified to be CSCUBA Diver
After training on CSCUBA

Specific Competency Units,
CSCUBA DIVER trainees can proceed directly for
training on SSDE Specific
Competency Units
Attend and competent in SSDE

Specific Competency Units (without
DDC competency units)
Certified to be SSDE Diver (without

DDC)

in “Deck Decompression Chamber
(DDC)” units
SSDE Diver (with DDC Operator

certificate) or CSCUBA Diver (with
DDC Operator certificate)
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4.0 INLAND/INSHORE DIVER CORE COMPETENCY UNITS
Competency Unit : Legislation and Standards
Summary of this Competency Unit
This Competency Unit consists of the following elements:
1. Describe requirements of the Singapore Standard SS 511 Code of Practice for Diving at
Work
2. Describe requirements of the Singapore Technical Advisory for Inland/Inshore
Commercial Diving Safety and Health
3. Describe legislation requirements of the Singapore Workplace Safety and Health Act
(WSHA) and supporting regulations
Assumed Skills and Knowledge
The required skills and knowledge criteria for this Unit are as follows:
 Be able to understand written and verbal communications in English, and be able to

communicate easily with other persons;
 Be able to access relevant legal information online
 Be able to have an understanding of the basic diving terminology and how it is
implemented in diving operations
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Competency Unit Code Competency Level
CD-CCD-100A-0 Inland/Inshore Diver (CSCUBA and SSDE)
Competency Unit Title
Legislation and Standards
Description of Competency Element
Competency Element Title

1. Describe requirements of the Singapore Standard SS 511 Code of Practice for Diving at
Work
Performance Criteria
A competent commercial diver must be able to perform the following:

1.1 Describe the relevant provisions of the Singapore Standard SS 511, Code of Practice
for Diving at Work, with regards the responsibilities of:
 a diver
 a diver‟s tender
 a standby diver
 a diving contractor
 other personnel and bodies associated with the diving operation
Underpinning Knowledge
A competent diver must know and understand:

 The sections of the Singapore Standard SS 511, Code of Practice for Diving at work,
that are applicable to his diving operation, diving plant and equipment
 A sound knowledge of the legal responsibilities of being a diver, a diver‟s tender, and a
standby diver on a dive site
 A sound knowledge of the legal responsibilities of the diving contractor, diving
supervisor and other personnel / companies that maybe associated with the diving
operation.
 The sections of the operational and emergency contingency plans applicable to his
duties
 The limitations of different types of diving and diving equipment for commercial diving
works
 Minimum manning levels of a dive team and the role of each team member in normal
and emergency situations
 The basic requirement for a Planned Maintenance System for diving equipment
 The requirement for a Permit to Work for diving operations
Range and Context
The competent diver shall have a detailed understanding of the responsibilities of:
 The Diver
 The Standby diver
 The Diver‟s Tender
The competent diver shall have a understanding of the responsibilities of:
 The diving contractor
 The diving supervisor
 Other personnel and companies who are involved in the diving operation
The competent diver shall understand the requirements for:

 A Permit to Work system
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 Risk Assessments
 Incident reporting and Investigations
 Safety Management System
 The Dive Plan
 Equipment Limitations
 Toolbox Talks
 Project Briefing‟s
 Dive Briefing‟s
 Equipment Planned Maintenance Systems
 Emergency Response requirements / plans
The competent diver shall understand the requirements for the employer to provide;
 Safe systems of work
 Duty of Care
 Safe plant and equipment
 Arrangements ensuring safe use of hazardous substances
 Instruction, information and training for safety and safe working
 Safe access and egress to the workplace
 Emergency Plans and procedures
 Clean and healthy environment
 Safe place of work
The competent diver understands his obligations are;

 To take care of his health and safety and that of other persons working with him, or
in the vicinity of the worksite
 To co-operate with the employer in ensuring health and safety
The competent diver shall understand the penalties for failure to implement the
requirements outlined in the code of practice and technical advisory document
 Legal action that maybe taken and penalties
Evidence Sources
Listed below are a few examples of the type of evidence that would provide a guide as to
whether a diver is meeting the core standards required for him to be considered competent;
Work activities
 The diver has participated in a group activities identifying the requirements of the Code
of Practice and other regulations that affect the diving operation
Written reports
 Outline the Dive Team composition required for his level of diving and the roles and
responsibilities in normal and emergency situations
 Outline the contents of the Singapore Standard SS 511, Code of Practice for Diving at
work.
 A multi choice examination should be established with questions related to the items
listed in the Underpinning Knowledge section.
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2. Describe requirements of the Singapore Technical Advisory for Inland/Inshore
Commercial Diving Safety and Health

2.1 Describe requirements of the Singapore Technical Advisory for Inland/Inshore
Commercial Diving Safety and Health.
A competent diver needs to understand:

 The diver‟s responsibilities
 The diver tender‟s duties
 The Standby Diver‟s duties
 Hazards in commercial diving work
 The minimum equipment required for carrying out a diving operation
 Maintenance requirement for diving equipment
 The diver must be aware of the requirement for Dive Planning, and the use of pre and
 Post dive checklists
 Training and certification requirements
 Emergency management and contingency plans
Range and Context
The diver shall fully understand his duties as a diver; stand by diver and diver
attendant:
The divers shall:
 Inform the diving supervisor if there is any medical or other reason why they cannot dive
 Ensure that their personal diving equipment is working correctly and is suitable for the
planned dive
 Ensure that they fully understand the dive plan / dive project plan and are competent to
carry out the planned task
 Know the routine and emergency procedures
 Report any medical problems or symptoms that they experience during or after the dive
 Report any equipment faults, other potential hazards, near misses or accidents
 Understand the requirement for personal and project documentation
The divers attendant shall:
Assist the diver in preparation and during the diving operation. The divers attendant MUST:
 Be briefed by the diving supervisor on the diving task to be carried out by the diver
 Fully understand the actions required in the event of an emergency
 Be trained in First Aid
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 Understand the requirements of underwater work
 Understand diving signals and communications; verbal and line signals
 Understand decompression procedures
 Have a working knowledge of diving plant and equipment
In normal circumstances the diver‟s attendant will be a qualified diver, in the event the divers
attendant has no formal training in the duties and responsibilities required, such training
MUST be provided before the divers‟ attendant can is permitted to carry out their his duties.
The stand by diver shall:

 Be trained and has passed relevant courses by an approved organisation, and have
experience commensurate with the required diving mode (i.e he knows what to do and
how to do it)
 Be dressed and equipped to enable immediate entry into the water to provide aid or
assistance to the working diver
The diver shall understand the requirement for dive planning, including;
 The planned method of performing the task

 The duties of every person involved in the task
 The diving equipment to be used
 Equipment Limitations
 Equipment check lists (pre dive/ post dive)
 The breathing gases to be used
 The method of safe deployment and recovery for diver and standby diver
 The diving procedures to be used, including the planned bottom times &
 decompression profiles
 Step by step work procedures
 Equipment and tools for the work task
 Specific task hazards and the measures to mitigate (reduce/remove) those hazards
 The Emergency Response Plan (what we do if things go wrong)
 Equipment Planned Maintenance Systems
The competent diver shall understand the requirements for the employer to provide:
 Emergency Response procedures and plans
The competent diver understands his obligations are:

 To take care of his health and safety and that of other persons working with him, or in the
vicinity of the worksite
Evidence Sources
whether a diver is meeting the core standards required for him to be considered competent.
Written reports
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 The diver would be able to outline the Dive Team composition required for his level of
diving and the roles and responsibilities in normal and emergency situations
 Outline the contents of the Singapore Technical Advisory for Inland/Inshore Commercial
Diving Safety and Health.
listed in the Underpinning Knowledge section.
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3. Describe legislation requirements of the Singapore Workplace Safety and Health Act
(WSHA) and supporting regulations

3.1 Describe legislation requirements of the Singapore Workplace Safety and Health Act
(WSHA) and supporting regulations, which include:
 Workplace Safety and Health (Incident Reporting) Regulations
 Workplace Safety and Health ( Risk Management) Regulations
3.2 Recognize Marine Signals and Chart Symbols (Singapore Marine Port Authority
requirements).
A competent diver needs to know and understand:

Any person at work, including an employee, must comply with their obligations under the
st
Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSHA) 1 March 2006 that cover commercial diving
activities.
 Adhere to safe working procedures and principles introduced at the workplace
 Not endanger themselves or others working around them through unsafe behavior
 Not tamper with any safety device or undertake any willful or reckless acts
 Always correctly use any personal protective equipment provided at work
 The requirement for a Risk Assessment for each and every diving task and who should
carry out the Risk Assessment
 The requirement for incident reporting and who should conduct incident investigations
Range and Context
st
Understanding the extent of The Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSHA) 1 March 2006
and where it is applicable to:
Annex A:
 Any premises which is a factory. This would include any inlet, outlet, reservoir or
other body of water that is associated with the factory
 Any ship in a harbor where the following is carried out;
 Cleaning of any tanks bilges or holds in the ship
 Construction, reconstruction, repair, fitting, furnishing or breaking up
 Any dock, wharf or quay where loading, unloading or bunkering of a ship is carried
out by persons other than the crew of the ship
 Any premises, other than domestic premises, in which a steam boiler, steam receiver
or air receiver is used
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Annex B:
The following premises within which persons are employed are considered to be factories;
 Any yard, including any dock, wharf, jetty, quay and the area within its boundaries,
where the construction, reconstruction, repair, refitting, finishing or breaking up of
ships is carried out. This includes the water next to any such yard where similar
shipbuilding activities are carried out by the occupier of that yard or by other on his
behalf.
The competent diver shall understand the requirements for the employer to provide;

 Emergency response procedures and plans
The competent diver shall understand the risk assessment process and requirements under
the Risk Management Regulations.
The competent diver shall understand the incident reporting process and requirements under
the Incident Reporting Regulations.
The competent diver shall understand the marine signs and signals and marine chart symbols
The competent diver understands his obligations are:
 To take care of his health and safety and that of other persons working with him, or in the
vicinity of the worksite
Evidence Sources
Listed below are a few examples about the kinds of evidence that would provide a guide as to
whether an individual is meeting the standards required to be competent.
Written reports
 Outline the provisions of the Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSHA) 1 March 2006
st
 Outline the provisions of the Risk Management Regulations

 Outline the provisions of the Incident Reporting Regulations
 Identify marine signals and basic chart symbols
listed in the Underpinning Knowledge section
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Competency Unit: Diving Theory: Physics
Summary of this Competency Element
This Competency Unit consists of the following element:

1. Explain Diving Physics
The CSCUBA and SSDE diver shall know, understand and have a working knowledge of the
physical laws governing diving operations, including the states of matter, the units of
measurement, the principles of buoyancy and the properties of gases, liquids, heat, light and
sound underwater and how they affect the diver.
The required skills and knowledge criteria for this unit are as follows:
Personnel are required to be able to:
 add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, imperial and decimals and carry out
simple arithmetic calculations
 calculate percentages; and transpose and solve simple formulas, e.g. gas laws
 Use a calculator
 be able to understand written and verbal communications in English, and be able to
communicate easily with other persons
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CD-CCD-100B-0 Inland/Inshore Diver (CSCUBA and SSDE)
Diving Theory: Physics

1. Explain Diving Physics

1.1 Apply basic math skills in simple equations found in physics calculations involving
gases, liquids, and solids, in units of metric and imperial measurements
1.2 Describe the relationship of the behavior of gases in changing pressures and
temperatures.
1.3 Describe the gas laws and perform basic calculations related to these laws
1.4 Describe the partial pressure of gases, the solubility of gases in a solution , and the
solubility effect of gases on a diver
1.5 Describe the effect of visibility and light underwater
1.6 Describe the effect of sound underwater
1.7 Describe the basic concept and principles of buoyancy and how this affects the diver
and requirements when lifting an object underwater and carryout basic buoyancy
calculations
1.8 Describe the basic principles of thermal balance and the effects on the diver and the
divers equipment

 The ability to apply basic math skills in simple equations / fractions found in diving
physics calculations involving gases, liquids, and solids, in units of metric and
imperial measurements
 The relationship between pressure and volume (Boyle‟s Law)
 The relationship between pressure and temperature (Charles‟s Law)
 The solubility effects of gases in solution within a diver‟s tissues (Henry‟s Law)
 The relationship of partial pressure of gases as applied to diving (Dalton‟s Law)
 The Archimedes Principle of Buoyancy as applied to diving operations
 Describe the effects of pressure when applied to a diver during diving operations
 An understanding of the effect of diving at altitude
 An understanding of the effect of visibility and light underwater
 An understanding of the effect of sound underwater
 A detailed understanding of the principles of thermal balance and the effects on the
diver and the divers equipment
Range and Context
Gas Laws and how they affect the diver:

 Boyle‟s Law - For a fixed amount of a gas kept at a fixed temperature, P [pressure] and
V [volume] are inversely proportional (while one increases, the other decreases).
 Perform basic calculations showing the volume change changes with changing depths
 Charles Law - At constant pressure, the volume of a given mass of an ideal gas
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increases or decreases by the same factor as its temperature on the absolute
temperature scale (i.e. the gas expands as the temperature increases).
 Henry‟s Law - At a constant temperature, the amount of a given gas dissolved in a given
type and volume of liquid is directly proportional to the partial pressure of that gas
 Describe the solubility effects of gases in solution within a diver‟s tissues and liquids and
the need for decompression
 Dalton‟s Law - the total pressure exerted by a gaseous mixture is equal to the sum of
the partial pressures of each individual component in a gas mixture
 Perform basic calculations determining the partial pressure of gases in different mixes at
different depths
 General Gas Law - The product of the initial pressure, initial volume,
and new temperature (absolute scale) of an enclosed gas is equal to the product
of the new pressure, new volume, and initial temperature
 Perform basic calculations showing the pressure changes with changes in temperature
and volume (General Gas Law)
Buoyancy
 Archimedes Principle - Any object, wholly or partially immersed in a fluid, is buoyed up
by a force equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object
 Perform basic calculations determining the buoyancy of various objects at different
depths
 Describe the effects of salt water and fresh water on buoyancy
Formulas and calculations (Metric and Imperial methods)

 Determine pressure and absolute pressure with regards to divers depth
 Perform basic calculations determining a diver‟s over-bottom pressure requirements for
demand type breathing helmets and masks
 Perform basic calculations determining the amount of air in a high pressure bottle or
flask – Free Gas Volume
 Perform basic calculations converting metric and imperial measurements as applied to
diving
 Air consumption of a diver at surface and at depth
 Air consumption of a diver in an emergency
 Bailout duration
 High Pressure and Low Pressure compressor deliver rates (pressure and volume)
 Temperature change- and change in pressure (Charles Law)
 Have an understanding of the gas laws formula
 Boyle‟s Law; Henry‟s Law; Dalton‟s Law; Charles‟s Law and General Gas Law
 A basic understanding of the body cavities affected by pressure and the results of the
change of pressure within those cavity‟s
 Archimedes Principle and how the state of buoyancy is determined;- Positively Buoyant;
Neutrally Buoyant; Negatively Buoyant.
 The means of heat transference – Conductivity; Radiance; Convection
 High Pressure and Low Pressure delivery rates and the capabilities of compressors.
 Divers calculated breathing rates during normal and emergency dives
Evidence Sources
Listed below are a few examples about the kinds of evidence that would provide a guide as
to whether an individual is meeting the standards required to be competent.
Written reports
 A multi choice examination should be established with questions related to the
performance criteria
 State the following Gas laws and outline their relationship to the divers activities
- Boyle‟s Law
- Charles‟s Law
- Henry‟s Law
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- Dalton‟s Law
 State Archimedes Principle and outline how it affects the diver and moving an object
under water- conduct a risk assessment for moving an object of a weight of 75kg and
negatively buoyant underwater.
 State how visibility effects the diver operations
 Calculate the air requirement for a diver to work at a given depth when using SCUBA
and SSDE
 Basic Calculations of the endurance of a air supply and emergency air requirements
 Basic Calculations for the endurance of the divers bailout cylinder with an understanding
of the effects of temperature change, ambient pressure and breathing rate
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Competency Unit : Diving Theory: Physiology
Summary of this Competency Element
1. Explain Diving Physiology
The commercial diver shall have an understanding of the physiological effects that pressure
has on the body, medical diving hazards and decompression and how they affect the diver.
The diver shall be able to recognize the signs and symptoms diving related injuries and
understand the means of prevention and treatment of such injuries.
The assumed skills and knowledge for learners for this unit are:
 be able to understand written and verbal communications in English, and be able to
 be able to understand basic commercial diving terminology
 be able to understand basic medical terms
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CD-CCD-100C-0 Inland / Inshore Diver (CSCUBA and SSDE)
Diving Theory: Physiology

1. Explain Diving Physiology

1.1 Identify the anatomy of the human body and the basic functions of those parts that are
affected by pressure while diving
1.2 Describe the effects of respired gases on the body, and the effects of breathing various
gases at elevated pressure
1.3 Describe the direct and mechanical effects of pressure on a diver (barotrauma)
1.4 Describe the effects and types of gas toxicity
1.5 Describe the indirect effects of pressure on a diver
1.6 Identify the problems associated with maintaining the diver in thermal balance
1.7 Recognize diving related injuries and ailments
1.8 Describe the prevention of diving related injuries, marine life injuries and ailments
1.9 Describe the management of a diving casualty
1.10 Recognize marine life related injuries
1.11 Describe the effects of flying after diving
1.12 List the contents of the diving medical equipment required on site
A competent individual needs to know and understand:

 The relevant anatomy and physiology of the human body, in particular the respiratory,
circulatory, and central nervous systems
 The effects on the diver of breathing gases at different depths/pressures
 The principles governing compression and decompression that affect divers, and the
implications for routine operations, emergencies and therapeutic recompression
 The causes, manifestations, and treatment of decompression illness
 The uptake, distribution, and elimination of gases
 The causes, manifestations, and treatment of pressure-related diseases(pulmonary
barotrauma, gas embolism) and the effects of pressure on body cavities
 The types and effects that Marine life can have on the diver
 The physiology of the thermal balance for the diver
 The basics of caring for and managing a diving emergency in the field
 The limitations of flying and going to altitude after diving and the physiological effects on
the diver
 A basic knowledge of the effects of toxic gases on the body
 A basic knowledge of the indirect effects of pressure on a diver
 The causes, manifestations, and treatment of decompression illness
 How to care for and manage a diving emergency in the field, and importance of
emergency evacuation procedures
Range and Context
Describe the respiratory system, including;

 Constitution of the blood
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 The lungs and airways
 The process of respiration and simple gas exchange
Describe the circulatory system, including;

 The function and components of the heart
 Blood vessels and circulation of the blood
Describe the basic musculoskeletal system
Describe the basic components and function of the nervous systems, as related to diving and
diving ailments, including;
 The brain
 Central, autonomic, and peripheral nervous systems
 Vestibular organs, ears and sinuses
Hypothermia / Hyperthermia
 Signs and symptoms
 Preventing and treating hypothermia
 Signs and symptoms of hyperthermia
 Preventing and treating hyperthermia
Barotrauma, describe signs, symptoms and treatment of;
 Ear squeeze and Reversed Ears
 Sinuses squeeze
 Suit squeeze
 Thoracic squeeze
 Reverse squeeze
 Pneumothorax
 Tension Pneumothorax
 Subcutaneous emphysema
 Mediastinum emphysema
 Arterial gas embolism (AGE)
Gas Toxicity, describe the signs, symptoms and treatment of relevant gases on the body (gas
toxicity)
 Oxygen- Hypoxic / Anoxic
 Describe the signs, symptoms and management of hypoxia and hyperoxia
 Nitrogen (narcosis)
 Carbon Dioxide - Describe the signs, symptoms and management of hypercapnia
 Carbon monoxide
 Recognition of gas toxicity – ACUTE and CHRONIC
 Hydrocarbons
 The effects of raised elevations of partial pressures of Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Carbon
Monoxide and limits permitted in breathing gas (air)
Decompression Illness (DCI)

 Recognition of DCI signs and symptoms
 Manifestations of DCI
 Type 1- Pain Only
 Type 2 – Central Nervous System (CNS)
 Treatment protocols and procedures of DCI- Neurological examination Management and
Prevention of Diving Related Injuries
 Perform an initial rapid neurological examination of an injured diver
 Correct actions and procedures while diving
 Actions to be taken by the Dive Team in an emergency
 Describe the basic principles of caring for a casualty during transport
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Describe the management of the following medical emergencies
 Bleeding
 Fractures and sprains
 Muscle trauma

 Shock
 Burns
 Electrocution
Describe the marine life that can be found and the effects on the diver, the management of
injuries that maybe sustained:-
 Local Marine Life
 Poisonous Marine life
 Signs and Symptoms of marine life injuries
 Medical aid requirements/ treatments of marine life injuries

 Drowning- Wet / Dry
 Asphyxia
 Pulmonary edema
 Respiratory arrest
 Cardiac arrest
Evidence Sources
Work activities
 Perform a basic neurological examination on a diving casualty
Written reports
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Competency Unit : Dive Procedures
Summary of Competency Elements
1. Describe Dive Procedures

2. Describe the Requirements for Decompression Procedures and Outline their Use
Required Skills and Knowledge
The assumed skills and knowledge for learners are to:

communicate easily with other persons
 Be able to understand basic diving terminology
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CD-CCD-100D-0 Inland/Inshore Diver (CSCUBA and SSDE)
Dive Procedures

1. Describe Dive Procedures

1.1 Describe the roles and responsibilities of the dive team members and others supporting
the dive operation
1.2 Outline the minimum team size
1.3 Outline the requirements of company diving procedures, manuals, management
systems and dive plan
1.4 Outline the Permit to Work requirements and procedures
1.5 State the requirement to carry out equipment Dive Check Lists
 Pre dive Checks
 Post Dive Checks
1.6 Outline the requirement and content of a dive briefing/ tool box talk
1.7 State the requirement to carry out personal Dive Check Lists
 Pre dive Checks
1.8 State the reporting requirements for Accident / Incident Investigation
1.9 Outline the procedures required for emergency response in the water and on the
surface
1.10 Describe the actions required by a stand by diver in an emergency situation (diver
rescue)
The diver shall:

 Understand the Roles and Responsibilities of the dive team members and others
supporting the dive operation
 Understand the minimum Dive Team size for the diving operation to be carried out
 Content of a company diving operations manual
 Be competent in the proper set-up, operation and maintenance of his diving equipment
and complete checklists
 Have sufficient knowledge and skills to ensure safe underwater operations
 Understand the principles and operation of high and low pressure air compressors, their
associated equipment and any applicable safety requirements
 Selection and use of Decompression Tables for;
- Decompression diving
- Omitted decompression
- Decompression treatment requirements
- Altitude Diving
 Understand the reporting requirements for Accident / Incident Investigation
 Safe diving procedures while acting as a dive team member (surface and in the water)
Range and Context

The contents shall include:
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Company Safety Management system and the structure / roles and responsibilities of relevant
positions in the company structure
Requirement and content of a Dive Plan
Basic marine chart reading skills
Basic meteorology skills
Dive Briefing / Toolbox meetings
Dive equipment Check Lists, how to establish them and use them effectively
 Pre Dive Checks
Dive Check – personal checks, how to establish them and use them effectively
 Pre Dive Checks
Understand his actions and response in a Diving Emergency

 In water diver emergencies
- Loss of Air
- Loss of Communications
- Trapped Diver
- Contaminated Air supplies
- Vomiting underwater
 Emergency response procedures
- Fire
- Vessel Emergencies
- Diving Incident response
- Man overboard
Safety procedures applicable when;

 Diving alone (one diver in the water on life line / umbilical)
 Diving with a dive partner (two or more divers in the water on life line / umbilical)
 When acting as the stand by diver
Safety procedures applicable to:

 Equipment set-up and check-off lists
 Diver stage handling
 Diver tending procedures
 Decompression schedules
 Medical support for diving operations
 Air requirements for diving operations (diver and s/by diver)
 Diver depth monitoring
Evidence Sources
Work activities
 Outline safe diving operational procedures
Written reports
 A multi choice examination should be established with questions related to the items listed
in the Underpinning Knowledge section
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CD-CCD-100D-0 Inland/Inshore Diver (CSCUBA and SSDE)
Dive Procedures

2. Describe the Requirements for Decompression Procedures and Outline their Use

2.1 State the requirement and use of Decompression Tables for:
 No decompression diving
 Decompression diving
 Omitted decompression
 Decompression treatment requirements
 Altitude diving requirements
The diver shall:

 Selection and use of Decompression Tables for:
- Decompression diving
- Omitted decompression
- Decompression treatment requirements
- Altitude Diving
Range and Context

Understand Decompression Procedures

 No decompression diving
 Decompression diving ( in water decompression and surface decompression)
 Omitted decompression
 Decompression treatment requirements
 Use of appropriate decompression tables
Evidence Sources
Work activities
 Using decompression tables – establish a decompression schedule for a selected dive
profile
Written reports
 A multi choice examination should be established with questions related to the items listed
in the Underpinning Knowledge section
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Competency Unit : Underwater and Surface Operational Hazards

1. Identify Underwater Hazards during Diving Operations
2. Identify Operational Surface Hazards during Diving Operations
Required Skills and Knowledge
The assumed skills and knowledge for learners are to:

 Be able to understand basic diving terminology
 Be able to identify hazards associated with commercial diving activities; both equipment
hazards and environmental hazards
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CD-CCD-100E-0 Inland/Inshore Diver (CSCUBA and SSDE)
Underwater and Surface Operational Hazards

1. Identify Underwater Hazards during Diving Operations

1.1 Identify the various safety tools for risk management used in the project planning:
HAZIDS/HAZOBS, Job Safety Assessment/Risk Assessment for the dive operation
1.2 Contribute inputs during risk assessment
1.3 Identify the sub-sea hazards in diving operations
The diver shall:

supporting the dive operation with the development of Hazard identification and Risk
Assessments
 Have knowledge of, and the understanding to avoid, the hazards of differential pressures
involved in upstream head and intakes as well as system tag-out procedures
 Understand the various safety tools for Risk Management used in the project planning;-
HAZIDS/ HAZOBS, Risk Assessment / Job Safety Assessments for the dive operation
 Be able to provide competent input during a Risk Assessment
 Identify the subsea hazards for diving operations
Range and Context

HAZIDS / Risk Assessment / Job Safety Assessments for the dive operation
Underwater hazards
 Known hazards when diving from vessels
 Visibility
 Tides, currents, underwater entrapment
 Umbilical entanglement / management
 Ships sea chests, rudders, anchors, propellers, thrusters
 Boat lowering devices
 Cofferdams
 Hazardous marine life;- review of Physiology Unit
 Contaminated environments
 Differential Pressures
 Confined / Restricted access / overhead environments
 Use of tools- hand tools; hydraulic and underwater cutting equipment
 Simultaneous operations
 Structures on the seabed- fix structures; scrap items
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Evidence Sources
Work activities
 Participate in a group to identify sub-sea hazards during a risk assessment in preparation
the dive
Written reports
 Complete a hazard identification exercise for a simulated dive task
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CD-CCD-100E-0 Inland/Inshore Diver (CSCUBA and SSDE)
Underwater and Surface Operational Hazards

2. Identify Operational Surface Hazards during Diving Operations

2.1 Identify the various safety tools for risk management used in the project planning:
HAZIDS/HAZOBS, Job Safety Assessment/Risk Assessment for the dive operation
2.2 Contribute inputs during risk assessment
2.3 Identify hazards associated on the surface related to diving activities
The diver shall:

supporting the dive operation with the development of Hazard identification and Risk
Assessments
 Have knowledge of, and the understanding to avoid, the hazards of differential
pressures involved in upstream head and intakes as well as system tag-out procedures
 Understand the various safety tools for Risk Management used in the project planning;-
HAZIDS/ HAZOBS, Risk Assessment / Job Safety Assessments for the dive operation
 Be able to provide competent input during a Risk Assessment
 Identify the hazards associated with diving activities while working on the surface
Range and Context

HAZIDS / Risk Assessment / Job Safety Assessment for the dive operation
Surface related hazards

 Known hazards when diving from vessels- surface related i.e positioning; other marine
craft; loss of power
 Surface Visibility
 Weather – rain, heat, wind
 Fire in control room/ onboard vessel
 Vessel Collision
 Lifting objects
 Other contractors working in area
 Simultaneous operations
 Security of the dive site – Pirates – asset protection
Evidence Sources
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Work activities
 Participate in a group to identify operational surface hazards during a risk assessment in
preparation the dive
Written reports
 Complete a hazard identification exercise for a simulated dive task
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Competency Unit: Documentation and Records

1. Perform Documentation and Recording for a Diver
Learners are assumed to be able to:

 understand written and verbal communications in English, and be able to communicate
easily with other persons
 eligibly to write in English language
 record accurate details in time keeping; details of events and general information
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CD-CCD-100F-0 Inland/Inshore Diver (CSCUBA and SSDE)
Documentation and Records

1. Perform Documentation and Recording for a Diver

1.1 Describe the requirements for accurate records (diving, maintenance, checklists etc) to
be maintained
1.2 Demonstrate clear and concise record keeping of dives and associated work
1.3 Complete personal dive log book and records

 Documentation required to be completed during the diving operation
 Accurate recording methods
 Personal dive records and log books and certification
 Planned Maintenance recording methods
Range and Context

 Equipment maintenance manuals and records
 DDC log records
 Pre and Post dive check sheets
 Diving operations record keeping
- Diver certification and medicals
- Personal Dive Records and log books
- Training records
Evidence Sources
Work Activities
 Complete personal dive record
 Complete pre-dive check list and post dive check list
 Complete maintenance log of diving equipment
Written Reports
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5.0 INLAND/INSHORE CSCUBA DIVER SPECIFIC COMPETENCY
UNITS
The trainee diver has to be competent in all the CSCUBA Specific Competency Units to
qualify as a CSCUBA Level 1 Diver.
Competency Unit: CSCUBA Diving Equipment, Systems, Procedures and Practices

1. Use CSCUBA Diving Equipment, Systems, Procedures and Practices
2. Describe CSCUBA Drills in a Confined and Controlled Environment
The commercial diver shall be competent to understand and be able to correctly set up,
operate, maintain and use various types of CSCUBA diving equipment, full face masks,
compressors and the procedures for self contained air diving.

easily with other persons;
 understand diving equipment terminology and equipment uses
 act on instructions
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CD-SCD-101A-0 Inland/Inshore CSCUBA Diver
CSCUBA Diving Equipment, Systems, Procedures and Practices

1. Use CSCUBA Diving Equipment, Systems, Procedures and Practices

1.1 Describe the roles and responsibilities of a diver, a diver‟s tender, and a standby diver
on a CSCUBA dive site
1.2 Describe the limitations of CSCUBA equipment used in commercial diving operations
1.3 Describe safe means to enter and exit the water
1.4 Demonstrate the correct basic maintenance and use of common types of CSCUBA
equipment
1.5 Describe correct diver checks prior to entering the water
1.6 Describe the use of CSCUBA equipment in the tethered mode, using a life line and or
secured to a float on the surface
1.7 Describe the correct use of personal diving equipment i.e. wet suit, dry suit, buoyancy
device, fins, mask / regulator, bailout cylinder, knife, harness, full face masks (AGA,
EXO, KMB)
1.8 Describe the principles and use of underwater wireless (through water)
communications; hard wire communications; diver line signals; diver hand signals
1.9 Describe the use of high pressure compressors
1.10 Describe the use of High / Low Pressure Air, cylinders, hoses and fittings

 A complete knowledge of the principles and responsibilities of being a diver, a diver‟s
tender, and a standby diver on a CSCUBA dive site
 The basic construction and theory of operation for the various components of self-
contained breathing equipment, including reserve systems
 The „set up‟ of CSCUBA equipment and its use
 Use of Personal diving equipment
 Limitations of CSCUBA diving and equipment for commercial diving works
 Requirements of operational and emergency contingency plans
 Various Full Face masks available for use and how to use them
 Use of diving ladders to enter and exit the water and in the event of a emergency
 The safety requirements and principles for handling High Pressure and Low pressure
gases (air)
 The principles of Wireless and hard wire communication systems
 Line Pull signals – sequence of use and how to use them- life line management
 Planned Maintenance Systems; and basic maintenance requirements of compressors,
personal diving equipment and CSUBA diving equipment
Range and Context
Responsibilities and act as a dive team member on the dive site

 Diver
 Standby diver
 Tender
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Dry Exercises of using and handling / setting up:
Diving Equipment and Systems:
 Personal Diving Equipment
 CSCUBA systems
 Regulators and Full Face Masks (AGA;EXO;KMB; US Divers)
 Communications systems: Hard wire; though water and line pulls
 Discussion for SCUBA drills and exercises to be carried out during practical diving
High Pressure (HP) and Low Pressure (LP) supplies
 Use of HP hoses
 Use of LP Hoses
 Hose cleanliness and cleaning requirements
 Regulators (HP to LP delivery)
 Security and safety while using HP and LP supplies
 HP Compressors- use and maintenance
Planned Maintenance Systems (PMS)
 Competency to carry out Maintenance on diving equipment
 Updating of Maintenance Records
Methods of entering and exiting the water for normal and emergency situations
Evidence Sources
Work activities
 Use and setting up CSCUBA equipment ready for use
 Handling personal diving equipment
 Using HP and LP supplies correctly
 Entering and exiting the water safely
Written reports
A multi choice examination should be established with questions related to the items listed in
the Underpinning Knowledge section.
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CD-SCD-101A-0 Inland/Inshore CSCUBA Diver
CSCUBA Diving Equipment, Systems, Procedures and Practices

2. Describe CSCUBA Drills in a Confined and Controlled Environment

2.1 Describe the drills in the event of:
 Uncontrolled Ascent
 Equipment malfunction, loss of air, loss of communications
 Trapped Diver
 Umbilical Entanglement
 Unconscious / injured diver in the water recovery
 Contaminated air supply
 Vomiting Underwater
 No visibility
2.2 Describe actions required during a emergency situation while using CSCUBA equipment

tender, and a standby diver on a CSCUBA dive site
 The basic construction and theory of operation for the various components of self-
contained breathing equipment, including reserve systems
 The „set up‟ of CSCUBA equipment and its use
 Use of Personal diving equipment
 Limitations of CSCUBA diving and equipment for commercial diving works
 Various Full Face masks available for use and how to use them
 Use of diving ladders to enter and exit the water and in the event of a emergency
gases (air)
 The principles of Wireless and hard wire communication systems
 Line Pull signals – sequence of use and how to use them- life line management
Range and Context
Responsibilities and act as a dive team member on the dive site

 Diver
 Standby diver
 Tender
 CSCUBA systems
 Regulators and Full Face Masks (AGA;EXO;KMB; US Divers)
 Communications systems: Hard wire; though water and line pulls
 Discussion for SCUBA drills and exercises to be carried out during practical diving
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 Use of the equipment with in a confined water / controlled environment
- Buoyancy Exercises
- Sharing Air source (Buddy Breathing)
- Rescue Skills
- Navigation skills
 Emergency drills (in confined and open water environments) using CSCUBA equipment
- Uncontrolled ascent (Note: Confined/pool water activity only)
- Equipment malfunction, loss of air; loss of communications
- Trapped diver
- Life Line entanglement
- Unconscious / injured diver in the water recovery
- Contaminated air supply
- No visibility
Evidence Sources
Work activities
 Use and setting up CSCUBA equipment ready for use
 Discuss the CSCUBA Drills and procedures
Written reports
A multi choice examination should be established with questions related to the items listed in
the Underpinning Knowledge section.
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Competency Unit: CSCUBA Diving

1. Perform Safe CSCUBA Diving - Setting Up of Equipment
2. Perform Safe CSCUBA Diving - In-water Diving Activities
The CSCUBA diver shall be competent in practical surface and in water use of a variety of
types of CSCUBA diving equipment. He shall be able to dive safely and competently using
CSCUBA diving equipment with the management and control of life lines and communications
in both shelter and open water of varying depths to a maximum of 30msw with varying bottom
conditions, and underwater visibility as well as possess the knowledge to maintain such
equipment.
Note: Compression Chamber dives and/or recreational dives shall not be considered
equivalent experience to in water training and shall not be used for accumulated in water time
calculations.
Learners are assumed to:

 Be able to understand diving equipment terminology and equipment uses
 Be able to act on instructions
 Be a confident swimmer
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CD-SCD-101B-0 Inland/Inshore CSCUBA Diver
CSCUBA Diving

1. Perform Safe CSCUBA Diving - Setting Up of Equipment

1.1 Set up basic CSCUBA equipment ready for use; completing pre-dive checks of the
equipment
1.2 Demonstrate correct diver checks prior to entering the water
1.3 Perform basic knots and rigging
1.4 Describe user basic maintenance procedures for CSCUBA equipment, prepare
equipment for use, dismantle and reassemble self contained equipment
1.5 Act as a diver/diver‟s tender in diving operations where line signals are the primary
means of communication
1.6 Act as a diver/diver‟s tender in diving operations where a divers intercom is the primary

 Use of CSCUBA equipment while being tended from the surface
 Use of mouth piece regulators
 Use of full face masks
 Life line signals and hard wire / though water communications
 Operational requirements of CSCUBA equipment
 Basic Maintenance of CSCUBA equipment
 Limitations of CSCUBA equipment
 Hazards associated with the use of CSCUBA equipment
 Emergency situations and procedures
 Nitrogen Narcosis – signs and symptoms and affects on the diver
Range and Context
The divers skills and knowledge shall include the following:

 Setting up basic CSCUBA equipment ready for use
 Equipment checks pre dive checks of the equipment and post dive checks
 Basic knots and rigging skills
 Basic marine chart reading skills
 Basic meteorology (assessing the weather) skills
 Diver‟s tender
 Standby diver
 Basic maintenance procedures for CSCUBA equipment
 Line signals are the primary means of communication
Evidence Sources
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Work Activities
 Demonstrate the correct use of CSCUBA diving equipment while on the dive site and
conducting training dives
 Work as a team member during all diving activities
 Act as a tender; diver and stand by diver in normal and emergency dive scenarios and
drills
 Maintenance of CSCUBA equipment
Verbal / or Written reports

 Complete personal dive log book
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CD-SCD-101B-0 Inland/Inshore CSCUBA Diver
CSCUBA Diving

2. Perform Safe CSCUBA Diving - In-water Diving Activities

2.1 Demonstrate proficiency of the equipment with in a confined water or controlled
environment, including the following skills:
 Buoyancy Exercises
 Sharing Air source (Buddy Breathing- when using mouth piece regulator only)
 Rescue Skills
 Navigation skills
2.2 Demonstrate proficiency of the equipment in an controlled open water environment
(quarry, lake, open sea, reservoir, river), including the following skills:
 Sharing Air source (Buddy Breathing - when using mouth piece regulator only)
 Rescue Skills
 Perform diving in overhead / penetration / confined areas
2.3 Demonstrate the use of various full face masks (AGA, EXO,KMB) c/w hard wire
communications and though water communications
2.4 Demonstrate proficient use of buoyancy control devices, wet suit and dry suit
2.5 Perform the roles and duties of a diver‟s tender
2.6 Perform emergency drills (in confined and open water environments) using CSCUBA
equipment and demonstrate a complete knowledge of the procedures to be followed in
case of:
 Uncontrolled Ascent
 Equipment malfunction, loss of air, loss of communications
 Trapped Diver
 Umbilical Entanglement
 Vomiting Underwater
 No visibility
2.7 Describe emergency ascent procedures
(Note: emergency ascents can be very hazardous, divers are not asked to perform it;
describing it should be sufficient.)
2.8 Perform a simulated rescue of an unconscious/injured diver using CSCUBA equipment
while acting as surface personnel
2.9 Complete a dive to 30m in a control environment of a deck decompression chamber

 Use of CSCUBA equipment while being tended from the surface
 Use of mouth piece regulators
 Use of full face masks
 Life line signals and hard wire / though water communications
 Operational requirements of CSCUBA equipment
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 Basic Maintenance of CSCUBA equipment
 Limitations of CSCUBA equipment
 Hazards associated with the use of CSCUBA equipment
 Emergency situations and procedures
 Nitrogen Narcosis – signs and symptoms and affects on the diver
Range and Context

 Setting up basic CSCUBA equipment ready for use
 Equipment checks pre dive checks of the equipment and post dive checks
 Basic knots and rigging skills
 Basic marine chart reading skills
 Basic meteorology (assessing the weather) skills
 Use of the equipment with in a confined water / controlled environment
- Sharing Air source (Buddy Breathing)
- Rescue Skills
- Navigation skills
 Overhead / penetration dive (s)
 Mouth Piece Regulators
 Full face masks (AGA, EXO, KMB) c/w hard wire communications and though water
communications
 Buoyancy control devices; wet suit and dry suit
 Diver‟s tender
 Standby diver
 Emergency drills (in confined and open water environments) using CSCUBA equipment
- Uncontrolled ascent (Note: Confined/pool water activity only)
- Equipment malfunction, loss of air; loss of communications
- Trapped diver
- Life Line entanglement
- No visibility
 Buddy Breathing ( “octopus breathing‟ ) techniques while using mouth piece regulator
 Emergency ascent procedures (for use of regulator only system)
 Simulated rescue of an unconscious / injured diver using CSCUBA equipment while
acting as diver; diver‟s tender and stand by diver
 Basic Maintenance procedures for CSCUBA equipment
 Line signals are the primary means of communication
 Chamber dive to 30m
Evidence Sources
Work Activities
 Demonstrate the correct use of CSCUBA diving equipment while on the dive site and
conducting training dives
 Carryout emergency drills competently for using CSCUBA equipment
 Work as a team member during all diving activities
 Act as a tender; diver and stand by diver in normal and emergency dive scenarios and
drills
 Maintenance of CSCUBA equipment
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Verbal / or Written reports
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6.0 INLAND/INSHORE SSDE DIVER SPECIFIC COMPETENCY UNITS
The trainee diver has to be competent in all the SSDE Specific Competency Units to qualify
as a SSDE Level 2 Diver.
Competency Unit: SSDE – Diving Equipment, Systems, Procedures and Practices

1. Use SSDE, Systems, Procedures and Practices
The competent diver shall be competent to correctly set up; operate; maintain and use SSDE,
compressors, high pressure / low pressure air supplies and the procedures for surface
supplied air diving. The SSDE Diver shall have the knowledge required for safe underwater
operations and procedures.

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CD-SSD-102A-0 Inland/Inshore Diver (SSDE)
SSDE, Diving Equipment Systems, Procedures and Practices

1. Use SSDE, Systems, Procedures and Practices
A competent SSDE diver must be able to perform the following:

1.1 Describe the principles and responsibilities of being a diver, a diver‟s tender, and a
standby diver on a dive site when using SSDE systems
1.2 Describe the components of the SSDE systems
1.3 Describe the limitations of SSDE system use
1.4 Describe the sequence of diver checks prior to entering the water
1.5 Describe safe means to enter and exit the water
1.6 Describe the correct basic maintenance and use of SSDE equipment
1.7 List the minimum equipment standards for SSDE diving
1.8 Describe the use of SSDE equipment
1.9 Describe the sequence of communications with hard wire communications
1.10 Describe the basic SSDE skills to be carried out in dive practical
1.11 Describe the correct use of personal diving equipment i.e. wet suit, dry suit, buoyancy
device, fins, mask/regulator, bailout cylinder, knife, harness, masks (AGA, EXO,
KMB), helmets
1.12 Describe the principles of high pressure and low pressure compressors
1.13 Describe the principles of working with High pressure air cylinders, hoses and fittings
1.14 Describe the actions required during emergency situations related to using SSDE

tender, and a standby diver on a SSDE dive site
 The basic construction and theory of operation for the various components of Surface
supplied diving equipment, including reserve systems
 The „set up‟ of SSDE and its use
 Use of Personal diving equipment with SSDE
 Limitations of diving and equipment for commercial diving works
 Full face masks available for use and how to use them
gases (air)
 Planned Maintenance Systems; and basic maintenance requirements of LP
compressors, personal diving equipment and SSDE diving equipment
Range and Context
Responsibilities of dive team personnel on an SSDE Dive work site

 Diver
 Standby diver
 Tender
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 SSDE equipment / systems
 Regulators, Masks, Helmets (AGA;EXO;KMB; US Divers)
 Communications systems: Hard wire and line pulls
High Pressure (HP) and Low Pressure (LP) supplies
 Use of HP hoses
 Use of LP Hoses
 Hose cleanliness and cleaning requirements
 Regulators (HP and LP)
 Security and safety while using HP and LP supplies
 HP and LP Compressors- use and maintenance
Outline the SSDE diving skills to be carried out during the practical diving sessions
Planned Maintenance Systems (PMS) on SSDE systems
 Competent to carry out basic maintenance on diving equipment
 Updating of Maintenance Records
Evidence Sources
Work activities
 Use and setting up SSDE equipment ready for use
Written reports
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Competency Unit: SSDE Diving

1. Perform Safe SSDE Diving - Setting Up of Equipment and Preparation
2. Perform Safe SSDE Diving - In-water Diving Exercises and Activities
The diver shall have a detailed understanding and be competent to correctly set up; operate;
maintain and use SSDE Diving equipment, compressors, High Pressure / Low Pressure Air
supplies and the procedures for surface supplied air diving. The Surface Supplied Diver shall
have the knowledge required for safe underwater operations and procedures.

easily with other persons;
 be a confident swimmer
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CD-SSD-102B-0 Inland/Inshore SSDE
SSDE Diving

1. Perform Safe SSDE Diving - Setting Up of Equipment and Preparation

1.1 Perform the duties and responsibilities of being a diver, and a standby diver on a
SSDE dive site
1.2 Demonstrate the safe use and the daily basic maintenance on the SSDE equipment
1.3 Describe the procedures involved in preparing operational and contingency plans
1.4 Demonstrate the use of SSDE, system preparation, set up, pre-dive checks and post-
dive checks
1.5 Demonstrate the safe use of LP and HP air supplies
1.6 Demonstrate safe means to enter and exit the water
1.7 Use and set up of CSCUBA Replacement diving systems; there limitations and system
components
1.8 Describe emergency ascent procedures
(Note: Emergency ascents can be very hazardous, divers are not asked to perform it;
describing it should be sufficient.)
1.9 Perform user basic maintenance procedures for SSDE equipment, prepare equipment
for use, dismantle and reassemble equipment

 The basic construction and theory of operation for the SSDE systems, including
reserve systems
 The „set up‟ of SSDE equipment and its use
 Personal diving equipment
 Limitations of SSDE diving and equipment for commercial diving works
 Various masks and helmets available for use and how to use them
 Use of diving ladders to enter and exit the water and in the event of an emergency
 Methods of recovering an injured / unconscious diver
cylinders, umbilicals, control panels, gauges and personal diving equipment
Range and Context
 Duties and responsibilities of being a diver, and a standby diver on a SSDE dive site
 Safe use and daily user basic maintenance on the SSDE equipment
 Procedures involved in preparing operational and contingency plans
 Use of SSDE; system preparation, set up; pre dive checks; post dive checks
 Use of LP and HP air supplies
 entering and exiting the water in normal and emergency circumstances
 CSCUBA Replacement diving systems; - set up and use
 Personal diving equipment checks and use
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 Duties of a diver‟s tender:
- Dress in the diver and undress the diver
- Umbilical management and handling
- Reporting to diving supervisor
- Line signals
Evidence Sources
Work activities
Written reports
 Complete equipment and pre dive / post dive check lists
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CD-SSD-102B-0 Inland/Inshore SSDE
SSDE Diving
Competency Element Title:

2. Perform Safe SSDE Diving - In-water Diving Exercises and Activities

2.1 Perform basic skills and demonstrate proficiency of the equipment with in a confined
water / controlled environment
 Bailout use
 Rescue Skills
2.2. Carry out the skills in PC 2.1 an controlled open water environment (quarry; river;
lake; open sea water)
2.3. Demonstrate the proficient use of various full face masks and Helmets (AGA, EXO,
KMB) c/w hard wire communications and limitations of secondary and emergency
systems currently in use.
2.4. Demonstrate proficient use of buoyancy control devices; wet suit and dry suit and hot
water suit
2.5. Perform the duties of a diver‟s tender and understand the roles and responsibilities of
the tender
 Dress in the diver and undress the diver
 Umbilical management and handling
 Reporting to diving supervisor
2.6 Perform emergency drills (in confined and open water environments) using SSDE and
demonstrate a complete knowledge of the procedures to be followed in case of:
 Uncontrolled ascent
 Equipment malfunction;- Loss of air; loss of communications
 Trapped diver
 Umbilical entanglement
 Vomiting underwater
 No visibility
2.7 Perform simulated rescue of an unconscious / injured diver using SSDE equipment
while acting as surface personnel
2.8 Act as a diver / diver‟s tender in diving operations where line signals are the primary
2.9 Act as a diver / diver‟s tender in diving operations where a divers intercom is the
primary means of communication
2.10 Complete simulation in water decompression
2.11 Complete a dive to 30m in a control environment of a deck decompression chamber

 The basic construction and theory of operation for the SSDE systems, including
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reserve systems
 The „set up‟ of SSDE equipment and its use
 Personal diving equipment
 Limitations of SSDE diving and equipment for commercial diving works
 Various masks and helmets available for use and how to use them
 Use of diving ladders to enter and exit the water and in the event of an emergency
 Methods of recovering an injured / unconscious diver
cylinders, umbilicals, control panels, gauges and personal diving equipment
Range and Context
 Duties and responsibilities of being a diver, and a standby diver on a SSDE dive site
 Safe use and daily user basic maintenance on the SSDE equipment
 Procedures involved in preparing operational and contingency plans
 Use of SSDE; system preparation, set up; pre dive checks; post dive checks
 Use of LP and HP air supplies
 entering and exiting the water in normal and emergency circumstances
 CSCUBA Replacement diving systems; - set up and use
 Personal diving equipment checks and use
 Basic skills using the equipment with in a confined water / controlled environment
- Bailout use
- Rescue Skills
- Navigation skills
 Diving in a controlled open water environment
 Use of various full face masks and Helmets (AGA, EXO,KMB) c/w hard wire
communications and limitations of secondary and emergency systems
 Buoyancy control devices; wet suit and dry suit and hot water suit
 Duties of a diver‟s tender:

- Dress in the diver and undress the diver
- Umbilical management and handling
- Reporting to diving supervisor
- Line signals
 Emergency drills (in confined and open water environments) using SSDE :
- Uncontrolled Ascent
- Equipment malfunction;- Loss of air; loss of communications
- Trapped Diver
- Umbilical Entanglement
- Vomiting Underwater
- No visibility
 Emergency ascent procedures (Note: emergency ascents can be very hazardous,
divers are not asked to perform it; describing it should be sufficient.)
 Rescue drills of an unconscious / injured diver using SSDE equipment
 Maintenance procedures for SSDE equipment
 Prepare equipment for use, dismantle and reassemble equipment
 Simulated in water decompression
 30m in the controlled environment of a deck decompression chamber
Evidence Sources
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Work activities
 Act as diver; diver‟s tender and stand by diver
 Carry out emergency drills while acting as diver; tender and stand by diver
 DDC Dive to 30msw
Written reports
 Complete equipment and pre dive / post dive check lists
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Competency Unit: Deck Decompression Chamber (DDC) Procedures

1. Carry Out DDC Procedures
The operational requirements and procedures required to use the deck decompression
chamber
Note: Relevant Core and SSDE Specific Competency Units must be completed prior to
completing this Unit, as it is one of two, DDC „stand-alone‟ units.

 Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, decimals and carry out simple
arithmetic calculations
 Calculate percentages; and transpose and solve simple formulas, e.g. gas laws
 Understand written and verbal communications in English, and be able to communicate
 Understand and act on instructions
 Write English
 Understand basic diving equipment terminology
 Medically fit to work under pressure greater than 100 millebar
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CD-SSD-102C-0 Inland/Inshore SSDE Diver
Deck Decompression Chamber (DDC) Procedures

1. Carry Out Deck Decompression Chamber (DDC) Procedures

1.1 Identify the DDC Serial Number
1.2 Identify the DDC Classification Society
1.3 Identify the DDC Certificate Register
1.4 Detail the DDC Planned Maintenance System
1.5 Describe the requirements for the construction of a DDC (i.e. understand the basic
requirements of a PVHO, such as the use of certified materials and being Classed for
use)
1.6 Describe the purposes of the components of the supporting equipment for the
operations of the DCC
1.7 Describe the roles and responsibilities of the DDC panel operator and tender inside
the chamber
1.8 Identify the hazards when using HP and LP air supplies
1.9 Identify the hazards of oxygen handling and supplies
1.10 Describe the use of mix gas supplies
1.11 List the required air/gas for pressurisation of the DDC to 50msw
1.12 List the required oxygen/gas supplies for the use of Built in Breathing systems
1.13 List both pre-use and post-use checks of the DDC and supporting equipment
1.14 Describe operations of the DDC with each lock at different pressures
1.15 Describe equalisation of outer and inner locks
1.16 Describe DDC communication systems – hard wire, Sound Power Phone and tapping
codes
1.17 List the medical equipment required to be available with the DDC
1.18 Detail DDC records and DDC chamber logs showing:
 Depth / pressure reading
 Supply pressure
 Oxygen pressures
 DDC environmental parameters
1.19 Describe the use of the medical lock for passing in/out items in the chamber
1.20 Conduct a Risk Assessment for the use of the DDC
1.21 Detail the maintenance records of the DDC and supporting equipment/systems
1.22 Describe the operator response for DDC emergency situations:
 Loss of Pressure
 Loss of air supply pressure
 Loss of Communications
 Carbon Dioxide build up
 Loss of Oxygen supply
 Fire in a DDC or in DDC control area
 Diver Oxygen Toxicity and Chronic and Acute
 Contaminated environment inside the DDC
The DDC procedures need to list:

 Copies of DDC record keeping log sheets
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 Low and High pressure hoses/ pipe work specifications
 HP/ LP Air and gas supplies quantities required for DDC operations
 Compressor maintenance
 Regulators, Valves and fittings maintenance
 Oxygen Cleaning requirements
 DDC components and maintenance
Range and Context
The DDC Procedures shall include the following information:

 Deck Decompression Chamber specifications– Pressure vessel for Human Occupancy
(PVHO) Standards and requirements
 DDC Planned Maintenance System
 DDC Operating Procedures- Normal use and emergency procedures
 Record keeping of DDC use
 DDC support equipment
 Air Supplies
 Low and High pressure hoses/ pipe work
 HP/ LP Air and gas supplies
 Compressors
 Valves and fittings
 Oxygen Cleaning and components
 Chamber atmosphere monitoring- drager tubes; analysers
 DDC components
- Pressure Vessel requirements – manufacturer standards
- Pipe work, valves, penetrators, electrical penetrators
- Built in Breathing Systems (BIBS)
- Fire suppression Equipment internal and external
- Communications systems – primary and secondary; (Sound Power Phone)
- Lighting – Internal and external
- Carbon Dioxide scrubber units
- Heating / Cooling Units
- Medical Lock
- Chamber Medical Kit
- DDC Seals – Main door; inner door; medical lock
- View ports – manufacturer standards and requirements
- Items not permitted in the DDC
 Operating Procedures
 Emergency Procedures
 Describe the roles and responsibilities of the DDC panel operator and tender inside the
chamber
Evidence Sources
to whether procedures are meeting the standards required to be competent.
Work activities
 Review the DDC Procedures
 Review DDC system components
 Identify DDC system components
Products and Outcomes

 Understand the operations of a DDC and all supporting equipment
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Written reports
 Complete DDC equipment and pre dive / post dive check lists
 Conduct Risk Assessment for the use of the DDC
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Competency Unit: Deck Decompression Chamber (DDC) Operator

1. Perform Pre Dive Operating Checks of a DDC
2. Operate the DDC
3. Perform Emergency Procedures and Actions when Using a DDC
The DDC Operator shall have a understanding of operational requirements and procedures
to use the deck decompression chamber, both as a panel operator and as a tender inside
the chamber
Note: All Core and SSDE Specific Competency Units must be completed prior to
completing this Unit, as it is one of two, DDC „stand-alone‟ units.

 Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, decimals and carry out simple
arithmetic calculations
 Calculate percentages; and transpose and solve simple formulas, e.g. gas laws
 Understand written and verbal communications in English, and be able to communicate
 Understand and act on instructions
 Write English and maintain accurate records in time keeping and reading of gauges
 Understand basic diving equipment terminology
 Be medically fit to be under pressure greater than 100millebar
 Understand the affects of pressure on the human body
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CD-SSD-102D-0 Inland/Inshore SSDE Diver
Deck Decompression Chamber (DDC) Operator

1. Perform Pre Dive Operating Checks of a DDC
A competent DDC Operator must be able to perform the following:

1.1 Conduct a risk assessment prior to using the DDC
1.2 Identify the hazards when using HP and LP air supplies
1.3 Identify the hazards of oxygen handling and supplies
1.4 Describe the use of mix gas supplies
1.5 Calculate the required air/gas for pressurisation of the DDC
1.6 Calculate the required oxygen/gas supplies for the use of Built in Breathing systems
1.7 Carry out pre-use and post-use checks of the DDC and supporting equipment
1.8 Describe the roles and responsibilities of the DDC panel operator and tender inside the
chamber
A competent DDC Operator needs to know and understand:

 Boyle‟s Law
 Henry‟s law
 Dalton‟s Law
 Charles‟s Law
 Gas quantity requirements and calculations
 Effects of pressure on the human body
 Able to maintain accurate Record keeping
 Compressors
 Regulators, Valves and fittings
 DDC components
Range and Context

 Deck Decompression Chamber – Pressure vessel for Human Occupancy (PVHO)
Standards and requirements
 Air Supplies
 Compressors
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 Items not permitted in the DDC
 Maintain accurate records and logs of use
Evidence Sources
Work activities
 Complete DDC pre dive and post dive check lists for the DDC and supporting equipment
 Carry out accurate DDC record keeping
 Calculate air / gas requirements

 Conduct a risk assessment prior to using the DDC
Written reports
 Carryout gas calculation and requirements to operate the DDC
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Deck Decompression Chamber (DDC) Operator

2. Operate the DDC

2.1 Conduct pressurisation and decompression of the chamber in a controlled manner
under the supervision of a qualified diving supervisor
2.2 Conduct „flushing‟ of the chamber atmosphere while maintaining the exact pressure
reading
2.3 Conduct operations of the DDC with each lock at different pressures
2.4 Perform equalisation of outer and inner locks
2.5 Use communication systems – hard wire, Sound Power Phone and tapping codes
2.6 List the medical equipment required to be available
2.7 Operate the DDC during surface decompression and treatment of a decompression
illness under the direct supervision of a qualified diving supervisor
2.8 Maintain accurate records and chamber logs showing;
 Depth / pressure reading
 Supply pressure
 Oxygen pressures
 DDC environmental parameters
2.9 Use a medical lock and interlock system
2.10 Use the medical lock for passing in/out items in the chamber
2.11 Complete accurate maintenance records of the DDC and supporting
equipment/systems
2.12 Conduct a „dry dive‟ to 50msw in the twin lock DDC as chamber operator (if the
chamber is occupied, there should be a minimum of two personnel within the chamber.)
2.13 Conduct and record maintenance of the DDC and all components

 Boyle‟s Law
 Henry‟s law
 Dalton‟s Law
 Charles‟s Law
 Compressors
 DDC components
 Operating procedures
 Emergency operating procedures
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Range and Context

 Air Supplies
 Compressors
 DDC Operating Procedures
 DDC Emergency Procedures
 Describe the components of the deck decompression chamber and their purpose
 Describe the components of the supporting equipment for the operations of the deck
decompression chamber and their purpose
 Completion of a risk assessment prior to using the DDC
 Conduct and complete checks for the DDC and carryout pre use and post use checks of
the DDC and supporting equipment
 Describe the roles and responsibilities of the DDC panel operator and tender inside the
chamber
 Conduct pressurisation and decompression of the chamber in a controlled manner under
the supervision of a qualified diving supervisor
 Operation of the DDC during surface decompression and treatment of a decompression
illness under the supervision of a qualified diving supervisor
 Operation of the medical lock interlock system
 Use of the medical lock for passing in / out items in the chamber
 Complete accurate maintenance records of the DDC and supporting equipment / systems
 Carry out a dry dive‟ to 30msw in the twin lock DDC
Evidence Sources
Work activities
 Operate the DDC during pressurization and decompression of the chamber and act as
the inside tender during a chamber dive to 30m Maintain pressure of the DDC within 1fsw
accuracy

 Operate the DDC in a competent and controlled manner
Written reports
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Deck Decompression Chamber Operator

3. Perform Emergency Procedures and Actions when Using a DDC

3.1 Conduct pressurisation and decompression of the chamber in a controlled manner
under the supervision of a qualified diving supervisor
3.2 Conduct „flushing‟ of the chamber atmosphere while maintaining the exact pressure
reading
3.3 Conduct the response during DDC emergency situations, and conduct simulated drills
for the following emergencies:
 Loss of Pressure
 Loss of air supply pressure
 Loss of Communications
 Carbon Dioxide build up
 Loss of Oxygen supply
 Fire in a DDC or in DDC control area
 Diver Oxygen Toxicity and Chronic and Acute
 Contaminate environment inside the DDC
3.4 Conduct a „dry dive‟ to 30msw in the twin lock DDC as chamber operator and tender
inside the chamber complete with emergency drills

 Boyle‟s Law
 Henry‟s law
 Dalton‟s Law
 Charles‟s Law
 Compressors
 DDC components
 Operating procedures
 Emergency operating procedures
Range and Context

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 Air Supplies
 Compressors
 DDC Operating Procedures
 DDC Emergency Procedures
 Describe the components of the deck decompression chamber and their purpose
 Completion of a risk assessment prior to using the DDC
 Conduct and complete checks for the DDC and carryout pre use and post use checks of
the DDC and supporting equipment
 Conduct pressurisation and decompression of the chamber in a controlled manner under
the supervision of a qualified diving supervisor
 Operation of the medical lock interlock system
 Carry out a dry dive‟ to 30msw in the twin lock DDC with emergency drills
Evidence Sources
Work activities
 Operate the DDC during pressurization and decompression of the chamber and act as
the inside tender during a chamber dive to 30m
 Maintain pressure of the DDC within 1fsw accuracy
 Carryout emergency drills and procedures

 Operate the DDC in a competent and controlled manner
 Competent at operating the DDC in emergency requirements
Written reports
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Commercial Diving Competency Standard for Inland/Inshore

Commercial Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus

Surface Supplied Diving Equipment (SSDE)

The Workplace Safety and Health Council (WSHC) and

Version Effective Date Changes Author

1.0 INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE .................................................................................................. 4

 Level 1: Commercial SCUBA Diver (No decompression; maximum depth 30m)

 Level 2: SSDE Diver (Maximum depth 30m)

The Accreditation Authority may utilize the Standard to:

Training providers may utilize this Standard to:

BC / BCD Buoyancy compensator, buoyancy compensator device

CDA (S) Commercial Divers Association (Singapore) – a industry

DDC Deck decompression chamber (a Pressure Vessel for Human

Decompression The development, during or after diving, of any abnormality which

Employer A corporation or individual employing or engaging a person or

MOM Ministry of Manpower (Singapore)

PMS Planned Maintenance System – a systematic, recorded and

Repetitive Dive Any dive conducted within 12 hours of a previous dive

SCUBA Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. Open circuit

TA Singaporean Diving Technical Advisory for Inland / Inshore

1.3 Pre-Requisites for CSCUBA Diver

The pre-requisites for a CSCUBA diver are:

1.4 Working Catergories for CSCUBA Divers (0 - 30metres)

These catergories include but are not limited to:

 Underwater inspection and photography

Note: All dives are to be No Decompression diving.

1.5 Pre-Requisites for SSDE Diver

The pre-requisites for a SSDE diver are:

1.6 Working Catergories for SSDE Divers (0 – 30 metres)

These catergories include but are not limited to:

 All activities outlined in Section 1.4

1.7 Scope of Working Conditions

Level 2 SSDE Diver (with

Core Competency Unit Competency Unit Code

2.1.1 Legislation and Standards (CD-CCD-100A-0)

2.1.2 Diving Theory: Physics (CD-CCD-100B-0)

2.1.3 Diving Theory: Physiology (CD-CCD-100C-0)

2.1.4 Diving Procedures (CD-CCD-100D-0)

2.1.6 Documentation and Records (CD-CCD-100F-0)

2.2 Specific Competency Units

2.3 Specific Competency Units for CSCUBA Diver

Specific Competency Unit (CSCUBA) Competency Unit Code

2.3.1 CSCUBA Diving Equipment, Systems, Procedures and Practices

2.4 Specific Competency Units for SSDE Diver

Specific Competency Unit (SSDE) Competency Unit Code

2.4.1 SSDE - Diving Equipment, Systems, Procedures and Practices

2.4.2 SSDE Diving (CD-SSD-102B-0)

Along with CD-SSD-102D-0, this unit may be attended as a „stand-alone‟ Chamber

2.4.4 Deck Decompression Chamber Operator (optional)

In order to be competent as a “Deck Decompression Chamber Operator”, a person only

3.1 Core Competency Units - Subject Content

Legislation and Standards Diving Theory: Physics

CSCUBA Diving Equipment, CSCUBA Diving

SSDE - Diving Equipment, Systems, SSDE Diving

Attend and demonstrate competence

Attend and demonstrate competence

Certified to be CSCUBA Diver

After training on CSCUBA

Attend and competent in SSDE