Nationally Recognised Training
At Aquatic Adventures we are a 3rd-Party-Provider of Nationally Recognised Training & courses for PADI's RTO.
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The excellent educational validity of PADI courses means that they can and have been adapted to fit Vocational Education & Training guidelines. Statements of Attainment can be issued for all the courses registered in scope with ASQA, and these can not only be used to fulfill workplace requirements, but may also be credited towards higher education certificated and diplomas.
Scuba Diving VET courses
Please note: these courses are run alongside our standard PADI programs (unless otherwise stated). The additional cost to add one of these units of competency to the relevant PADI scuba diving course is $100/unit. This covers the additional processing and administration costs, as well as the cost for the Statement of Attainment. To add a unit of competency, please Contact Us directly to discuss, as only certain staff members are qualified to deliver these units, so not all dates will be able to accommodate.
SISOSCB001
Scuba Dive in open water to a maximum of 18m
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This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and perform SCUBA dives in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres. This unit also focuses on the use and maintenance of SCUBA dive equipment and the performance of SCUBA dive rescues.
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At Aquatic Adventures we can run the SISOSCB001 unit of competency alongside our Standard PADI Open Water Diver course.
SISOSCB002
Scuba Dive from a boat
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This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare for and complete SCUBA dives using techniques that are specific to diving from boats. The unit only covers the skills and knowledge directly related to diving from boats and not those required to operate or navigate the boat..
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At Aquatic Adventures we can run the SISOSCB002 unit of competency alongside our Boat Diver course.
SISOSCB003
Scuba Dive at Night
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This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare for and complete SCUBA dives using techniques and equipment that are specific to diving at night.
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At Aquatic Adventures we can run the SISOSCB003 unit of competency alongside our Night Diver course.
SISOSCB004
Navigate prescribed routes underwater
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This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to utilise a range of techniques to navigate underwater during any type of SCUBA diving activity.
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At Aquatic Adventures we can run the SISOSCB004 unit of competency alongside our Underwater Navigator course.
SISOSCB005
Complete underwater search & recovery dives
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This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use a systematic and methodical approach to finding and retrieving lost submerged objects up to 45 kilograms during or after recreational dives. This unit is not intended for use by commercial recovery divers.
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At Aquatic Adventures we can run the SISOSCB005 unit of competency alongside our Search & Recovery course.
SISOSCB007
Inspect & fill Scuba cylinders
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This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to visually inspect and fill SCUBA cylinders. This unit applies to current or aspiring SCUBA dive guides or instructors who are responsible for the maintenance of SCUBA cylinders. This may include those working for private dive schools or companies operating at coastal sites or through holiday resorts.
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The Inspect & Fill SCUBA Cylinders unit of competency is run independently of other courses.
$150/person.
SISOSCB006
Perform diver rescues
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This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to both lead and complete diver rescues using a range of dive specific techniques. It requires the ability to fully assess the situation, determine a response and complete rescues using methods and equipment appropriate for the situation. It also covers the administration of in-water rescue breathing and oxygen.
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At Aquatic Adventures we can run the SISOSCB006 unit of competency alongside our Rescue Diver course.
SISOSCB008
Scuba dive using Enriched Air Nitrox
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This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and complete recreational SCUBA dives using Enriched Air Nitrox (EANx). It also requires the ability to assemble and disassemble equipment and to complete basic maintenance at the water’s edge.
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At Aquatic Adventures we can run the SISOSCB008 unit of competency alongside our Enriched Air Diver course.
SISOSCB009
SCUBA dive to depths between 18 and 40 metres
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This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and complete deep recreational SCUBA dives to a maximum depth of 40 metres using equipment, diving and risk management techniques specific to deep diving.
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At Aquatic Adventures we can run the SISOSCB009 unit of competency alongside our Deep Diver course.
SISOSCB010
Lead SCUBA diving activities
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This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to lead and supervise or instruct dependent participants during SCUBA diving activities according to predetermined activity plans which might be self-developed or developed by others. It covers the skills required to adjust activities according to prevailing conditions and participant capabilities.
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At Aquatic Adventures we can run the SISOSCB010 unit of competency alongside our Instructor Development course.
SISOSCB011
Lead specialised SCUBA diving activities
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This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to lead and supervise or instruct dependent participants during specialised or advanced SCUBA diving activities according to predetermined activity plans which might be self-developed or developed by others. It covers the skills required to adjust activities according to prevailing conditions and participant capabilities.
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At Aquatic Adventures we can run the SISOSCB011 unit of competency alongside our Instructor Development course.
Snorkelling VET courses
Please note: these courses are run alongside our standard PADI programs (unless otherwise stated). The additional cost to add one of these units of competency to the relevant PADI scuba diving course is $100/unit. This covers the additional processing and administration costs, as well as the cost for the Statement of Attainment. To add a unit of competency, please Contact Us directly to discuss, as only certain staff members are qualified to deliver these units, so not all dates will be able to accommodate.
SISOSNK001
Snorkel
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This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to snorkel as part of a group in confined or open water. It requires the ability to use a snorkel while surface swimming and diving underwater.
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At Aquatic Adventures we can run the SISOSNK001 unit of competency alongside our Skin Diver course.
SISOSNK002
Lead Snorkelling Activities*
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This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to lead and supervise dependent participants during snorkelling activities according to predetermined activity plans which might be self-developed or developed by others. It covers the skills required to adjust activities according to prevailing conditions and participant capabilities.
*The SISOSNK002 unit of competency replaces the previous units (SISOSNK302A - Guide Snorkelling & SISOSNK403A - Instruct Snorkelling skills), merging their performance requirements to produce a more educationally valid qualification.
This course is run only as/when required. Please Contact Us to discuss further. Prices are dependent on prior qualifications.
First Aid / Health & Safety VET courses
22575VIC
Course in Basic Oxygen Administration for First Aid
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Students of the Course in Basic Oxygen Administration for First Aid will be able to recognise and respond to emergency situations that require the application of oxygen therapy or oxygen resuscitation, as appropriate, until the arrival of medical assistance.
At Aquatic Adventures we can run the 22575VIC unit of competency alongside our Emergency O2 Provider course.
HLTAID010
Provide Basic Life Support
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This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise and respond to life-threatening emergencies in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines. This unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide an emergency response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.
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This unit of competency also includes HLTAID009
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At Aquatic Adventures we can run the HLTAID010 unit of competency alongside our EFR: Primary & Secondary care course.
HLTAID009
Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines. This unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide CPR in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings. Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines indicate that a CPR qualification should be renewed every 12 months.
At Aquatic Adventures we can run the HLTAID009 unit of competency alongside our EFR: CPR & AED use course.
HLTAID011
Provide first aid
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty. The unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings. First Aid qualification should be renewed every 3 years.
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This unit of competency also includes HLTAID009 + HLTAID010
At Aquatic Adventures we can run the HLTAID011 unit of competency alongside our EFR: Primary & Secondary care course.
WHAT IS THE PADI RTO?
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PADI Asia Pacific Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organisation (# 6729) that complies with the Australian Standards for RTOs and is registered with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) – Australia’s national regulator – to deliver Vocational Education & Training (VET) qualifications. This allows PADI RTO to issue Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) certificates, called Statements of Attainment..
PADI RTO Trainers provide comprehensive, learner-centered and instructionally valid vocational training in Australia. To ensure a exceptionally high quality, the training is combined with a proactive quality management system.
The other VET courses in the First Aid/Health & Safety sectors, that we can help you arrange through our sister company, Active First Aid Training include:
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HLTAID012 - Provide first aid in an education and care setting
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HLTAID013 - Provide first aid in remote or isolated site
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HLTAID014 - Provide advanced first aid
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HLTAID015 - Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy
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UETTDRRF06 - Perform rescue from a live LV panel
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For more information, or to book on to one of the First Aid/Health & Safety courses offered by Active First Aid Training, visit their dedicated website at www.activefirstaid.net