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Scientific Diver or Research Diver

Work in Marine Sciences? – this is YOUR Occupational Diver Rating…

Research or Scientific SCUBA Diver course - This is the qualification you require to allow you to conduct occupational diving for Scientific and Research purposes.


The new Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), Nationally Recognised training course RTD3508A: Perform diving for scientific purposes – the PADI Scientific SCUBA Diver course will give you the Qualifications.

Course content

Could you run and retrieve line reels while wearing a blacked out mask? Could you set an underwater grid?
This course was developed as an occupational rating, for those working in marine industry. It is approved by Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), as Nationally Recognised Training and involves a number of competency components.

  • Scientific Diver Theory and Classroom Workshop.
  • Underwater Transect line layout and survey for a specific purpose, either Fish ID or Reef Life.
  • Restricted Visibility diving. Learn restricted visibility techniques and diving procedures.
  • Search and recovery techniques and safety practices.
  • Scientific dive proposals, checklists and dive plans requirements,
  • Line signals and rescue procedures

  • In the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector, AQF qualifications are accredited either through national Training Package processes endorsed by the National Quality Council or accredited by state and territory accrediting authorities

    When can I Start?

    Courses are held on a regular basis and are usually tailored to the requirements of the students. Contact us for assistance.

    Bookings are Essential.
    Duration: 2 Days on average

    Course Pricing

    Scientific Diver Rating - priced according to required components needed and number of people participating.
    The delivery of this course is under a partnership with PADI Asia Pacific as the RTO (RTO ID#6729). The Course is exempt of GST

    Prerequisites

    In order to complete the Course, all prerequisite courses must be completed in accordance with the ASQA Nationally Recognised training course that is associated with that level which includes:
  • SROSCB001A Scuba Dive in Open Water to a maximum depth of 18 Metres
    Certification of PADI Open Water or equivalent with the addition of theory and rescue skills.
  • SROSCB002A Complete Specialty Open Water Dives
    Certification of PADI Advanced Open Water with the compulsory inclusion and Logbook proof of:
    Deep Diving, Navigation Diving, Night Diving, Search and Recovery Diving, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Underwater Naturalist or Aware Fish ID and Underwater Photography or Videography
  • SROSCB007A Perform Diver Rescues Certification of the PADI Rescue Diver with additional theory and skills.

    If all you have is the Padi or equivalent courses, further competency will be needed to achieve accreditation of these courses.
    As well as the standard PADI courses, you will need to hold qualifications of:
  • HLTFA301B Apply First Aid (within 3 years) with a current HLTCPR201A. Perform CPR (inc AED) (within 12 months)
  • SRXEMR003A Administer Oxygen in an Emergency Situation
  • A current AS/NZS 2299.1 Dive Medical is required as well.

    Not meet all the prerequisites for this programme? No Problem! You can complete any additional components required as a package with this course – contact us for details.

    Certification Details

    Upon completion you will receive a Statement of Attainment for RTD3508A: Perform diving for scientific purposes, including any additional units of competency you successfully complete. A Nationally recognized training occupational scientific scuba diving course.

    Complete Course Package Deals !

    Training from Open Water to Scientific Diver
    Start with us and all your courses will be mapped to the requirements of all of these courses:


  • SROSCB001A Scuba Dive in Open Water to a maximum depth of 18 Metres. PADI Open Water course with 6 Dives including basic rescues.
  • SROSCB002A Complete Specialty Open Water Dives. PADI Advanced Open Water course with 7 Dives including a Night Dive!
  • HLTFA301B Apply First Aid including HLTCPR201A. Perform CPR (inc AED)
  • SRXEMR003A Administer Oxygen in an Emergency Situation
  • SROSCB007A Perform Diver Rescues. Padi Rescue Diver course with additional skills
  • RTD3508A: Perform diving for scientific purposes. PADI Scientific Diver Course


  • All 6 courses including 20 dives, Textbooks and equipment use! Total package $1,695.00


    Training from Advanced Open Water to Scientific Diver
    Already a Scuba Diver? This package takes you all the way to Scientific Diver!


  • SROSCB002A Complete Specialty Open Water Dives. PADI Advanced Open Water course with 7 Dives including a Night Dive!
  • HLTFA301B Apply First Aid including HLTCPR201A. Perform CPR (inc AED)
  • SRXEMR003A Administer Oxygen in an Emergency Situation
  • SROSCB007A Perform Diver Rescues. Padi Rescue Diver course with additional skills
  • RTD3508A: Perform diving for scientific purposes. PADI Scientific Diver Course


  • All 5 courses including 14 dives, Textbooks and equipment use! Total package $1,295.00

    FAQ's

    Question: I am a PADI Rescue Diver, What will I need to do before starting the Sci-Diver course?

    Answer:
    All your qualifications are good for recognition, however we need to convert them to RTO based qualifications.
    The Open Water Diver needs to have a extension including “Plan for minimal environmental impact and Plan outdoor recreation activities” to be completed.
    This gives you the SROSCB001A SCUBA dive in open water to a max depth of 18m qualification.

    The Advanced Open Water needs to have specific specialty dives completed including Deep, Navigation, Night, and three of the following: Search and Recovery, AWARE fish ID, Boat Dive, Digital Underwater Photography, Drift Dive, Enriched Air Dive, Multilevel and Computer dive, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Underwater Naturalist, Wreck dive and Underwater Videography dive.
    The conversion to SROSCB001A: Complete specialty open water dives qualification is needed.

    The Rescue Diver needs to have a brief extension to achieve the SROSCB007A Perform diver rescues qualification.
    For each qualification you need, it will cost $40 certificate fee.

    A HLTFA301B Apply First Aid is required. If that qualification is over 12 months old, a CPR and Basic Life Support update is required. If it is over 3 years old, you will need to renew the full Apply First Aid certificate. The cost of this course is $120

    The SRXEMR003A Administer Oxygen in an Emergency Situation qualification is required, which is an extended Oxygen Provider course. If you need the CPR/Basic Life Support update, it can be done with this course.
    The cost of this course is $120 or $90 if completed with the Apply First Aid course

    Along with a AS2299 Dive Medical, that is all you need before starting your Sci Diver course!







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