Overview

This topic 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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Aims

This topic 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 of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Demonstrate compliance and safety requirements to undertake scientific diving per Australian Standard AS2299.2 and AS2815.6 and demonstrate practical and theoretical knowledge in safety and compliance in the field
2.
Minimise their 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.
Integrate 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

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Requisites information

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Additional information

Special enrolment conditions

Topic Coordinator approval is required for enrolment in this topic. Students should apply via courseadvice.hass@flinders.edu.au.

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Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to enrol in this topic, students:

  • Must be registered and have an active status on the Flinders University Dive Register
  • Must hold a Rescue Diver certification or equivalent (by recognised dive certifying agency)
  • Must be able to provide logged evidence of 40 logged hours of diving
  • Must be a competent swimmer (able to pass a timed swim test)

Fees

A fee will be charged to cover field costs, certification fees and other eligible costs beyond standard tuition fees. Please see topic coordinator for fee details.

Associations

Micro-credential