AHCLPW307 - Perform Restricted Diving for Scientific Purposes

Scientific Diver Course AHCLPW307

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If you work in marine science, other areas of underwater scientific research, as a scientific diver or in scientific diving programs as part of a university course, then this is the course you need to perform restricted diving for scientific purposes.

This is the latest Scientific Diving course, which has recently changed to meet occupational diving requirements. It is now a 6-day program as well as a pre-study. It consists of two confined water, and twelve ocean dives over the program.  The course can be done in a group or privately on chosen dates.

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We offer group (scheduled, see list below) and private options for our restricted occupational scuba diver for scientific purposes course. The private option has a premium of $600 per student but can be arranged around dates that work best for you. Please call us on  02 9583 9662  to discuss your scientific diving needs, and we will develop a program for you.

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    Start Date End Date Places Available   Price    
12 Aug 2024 19 Aug 2024 2 AU$ 3300.00

Day 1
Mon 12 Aug 2024
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Day 2
Tue 13 Aug 2024
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Day 3
Wed 14 Aug 2024
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Day 4
Mon 19 Aug 2024
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Day 5
Tue 20 Aug 2024
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Day 6
Sun 25 Aug 2024
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes

This course will run Aug 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 21

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AHCLPW307 scientific divers for Scientific Purposes

AHCLPW307 Perform Restricted Diving for Scientific Purposes

During this scientific diving course, you will complete several tasks showing your ability, which will include practical training in:

  • Scientific Diver Theory
  • Confined Water sessions to check in on the basics and learn how to use full-face Underwater communications systems before heading to the ocean.
  • Emergency procedures regarding water and paperwork.
  • how to use decompression tables
  • Underwater Survey techniques
  • Dive planning and risk analysis
  • Zero visibility and night diving
  • Team communication

Prerequisites for the Scientific Divers program

  • SISOSCB001 SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres
  • SISOSCB006 Perform diver rescues
  • HLTAID011 Provide first aid
  • HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy
  • Enriched air certification
  • Be certified as medically fit to dive within the past 12 months following the requirements of AS/NZS 2299.1 by a medical practitioner appropriately trained in underwater medicine.
  • There is a pre-online theory required for this course that is assigned when you book on. 

Available at Abyss Scuba Diving for an extra charge and will take extra time. Please contact us for more information.

Diving equipment requirements

All standard dive gear, including light, knife, audible surface signal, DSMB, spool, and pocket mask. All of these can be rented or purchased from abyss scuba diving at an additional charge 


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.

The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), Nationally Recognised training course AHCLPW307: Perform diving for scientific purposes – the PADI Scientific SCUBA Diver course will give you the Qualifications.  

Abyss Scuba Diving conducts nationally recognised and accredited scientific diving training delivered by PADI Asia Pacific Pty Ltd, RTO #6729 


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