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Reef Check australia diving requirements

We take safety really seriously here at Reef Check Australia and are committed to ensuring our divers operate under the safest conditions possible. At the same time we hold regular reviews to ensure we comply with all state and federal diving regulations. Our most recent review was conducted in June 2010.

Survey Requirements

Reef Check surveying is classified as occupational diving in Queensland. In accordance with the Occupational Diving Work Code of Practice 2005 and Reef Check Australia Dive Policy, divers undertaking coral reef surveys must fulfill the following requirements.

  • Medical Fitness to dive: A current Certificate of Medical Fitness to Dive (Occupational DIve Medical AS2299). The certificate must not be more than one year old and cannot have been replaced or revoked.
  • Completed Reef Check Australia Training Course.
  • Rescue Diver Certification (unless diving as a Volunteer Research Assistant where only AOW is required).
  • 30 Logged Dives (please note decreased from previous 50 logged dives).
  • Evidence of Gear Servicing: All Reef Check Australia participants are reponsible for supplying required diving equipment (excluding air and weights). Divers are responsible for equipment maintance and regular servicing, and must provide Reef Check Australia with service reports showing the up to date servicing of equipment as specified by manufacturers' requirements.
  • Recommended First Aid, CPR and Oxygen Provider Certification

Training Requirements.

In order to participate on a Reef Check Australia Training course you must:

  • Advanced Open Water certification or equivalent
  • 25 logged dives
  • 18 years or older

To download the full Reef Check Australia Dive Policy and Procedures document please click on the button below.

 

 RCA Dive Policy