Overview

This micro-credential will provide students with the theoretical and practical scientific diving training necessary to undertake archaeology under water and marine science in line with the Australian Standard for Scientific Diver Training and Certification AS2815.6, the ANZSDA (Australia New Zealand Scientific Diver Association) and AAUS (the American Academy for Underwater … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Program of study overview
Micro-credential rule notes

Eligibility information

Students must:

  1. Be registered and have an active status on the Flinders University Dive Register
  2. Hold a Rescue Diver certification or equivalent (by recognised dive certifying agency)
  3. Be able to provide logged evidence of 40 logged hours of diving
  4. Be a competent swimmer (able to pass a timed swim test)
  5. Be admitted to one of the following courses:
  • MMARCH Master of Maritime Archaeology, MMARCHA Master of Maritime Archaeology - 1.5 years, GCARCH Graduate Certificate in Archaeology, GDPAHM Graduate Diploma in Archaeology and Heritage Management, GDPMA Graduate Diploma in Maritime Archaeology, MAHM Master of Archaeology and Heritage Management, MAHMA Master of Archaeology and Heritage Management - 1.5 years
  • The third year of the BARCH Bachelor of Archaeology, BA Bachelor of Arts or BSC Bachelor of Science with approval from their Course Coordinator and the coordinator for the Micro-credential
  • Bachelor of Letters (fourth year) with approval from their Course Coordinator and the coordinator for the Micro-credential
  • Honours degree (following 3 years of undergraduate study) with approval from their Course Coordinator and the coordinator for the Micro-credential
  • XOTHG Cross-Institutional Studies (Postgraduate)
  • NA Non Award Studies
Ascribe RPL based on pre-requisites: evidence of students’ logged diving experience as compared with Australian Standard AS2815.6.

Educational aims

The primary educational aim of this micro-credential is to provide students with the theoretical and practical training necessary for conducting archaeology under water and undertaking work as a diving archaeologists or scientific diver.

It also aims to:

  • Introduce students to the basics of underwater techniques for archaeology and marine science
  • Present students with opportunities to apply their practical and interpretive skills during problem-solving exercises
  • Provide students with a certification that aligns to recognised standards for industry recognition

Learning outcomes

On completion students will be able to:
1.
Apply compliance and safety requirements to undertake scientific diving per Australian Standard AS2299.2 and AS2815.6
2.
Minimise impact on the underwater cultural heritage and environment through improved diving skills and proper control of buoyancy, stability and trim
3.
Discuss the process of conducting underwater archaeology and marine science as a Scientific Diver in line with Australian Standard AS2815.6 with a basic level of understanding
4.
Apply the practical and theoretical skills for scientific diving per AS2815.6, and to future research and educational projects per AS2299.2
5.
Distinguish Scientific Diver training from Recreational and Commercial diver training pathways

Assessment and completion

Assessment requirements:

The Microcredential includes confirmation of competencies per Standards Australia AS2815.6 Training and Certification of Scientific Divers via workbook (theory and practice).

Requirements for successful completion:

Completion of: 1. HASS8001 Scientific Diving or HASS8020 Scientific Diving (Maritime Fieldschool Pathway) 2. HASS0001 Micro-credential: Professional Scientific Diver Certification

Credential to be issued:

This micro-credential will provide students with the theoretical and practical scientific diving training necessary to undertake archaeology under water and marine science in line with the Australian Standard for Scientific Diver Training and Certification AS2815.6, the ANZSDA (Australia New Zealand Scientific Diver Association) and AAUS (the American Academy for Underwater Sciences). Students will develop knowledge in techniques applied to marine science and underwater archaeology as well as compliance and safety requirements for scientific diving. Upon successful completion, students will be certified Professional Scientific Divers.

Industry recognition:

The Professional Scientific Diver micro-credential certification:

  • Meets the requirements outlined in the Australian Standard for Scientific Diver Training and Certification AS2815.6
  • Is aligned with AAUS and ANZSDA standards
  • Is aligned with the UNESCO UNITWIN Network for Underwater Archaeology Code of Practice for Safe Diving Operations