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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 initiated in April 2013 and is ongoing. Expected release date for new policy is June 2013.
Survey Requirements
In accordance with the Reef Check Australia Dive Policy, divers undertaking coral reef surveys must fulfill the following requirements:
Australian Resident:
- Completed Reef Check Australia Training Course
- Minimum AQF Rescue Diver Certification (please be advised that this is NOT the standard Rescue Diver course. AQF is the Australian Qualified Framework. These are government recognised courses - this means the qualification must have an AQF logo. For PADI and SSI divers, there is an upgrade process that requires current First Aid and Oxygen Provider certifications. Please contact us for additional information.)
- 30hrs Logged Dives
- 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.
- 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.
- Dive insurance, QLD ambulance cover or private ambulance cover
- Recommended First Aid, CPR and Oxygen Provider Certification
Non-Australian Resident:
- Completed Reef Check Australia Training Course
- Minimum Rescue Diver Certification
- 60hrs Logged Dives
- 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.
- 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.
- Dive insurance, QLD ambulance cover or private ambulance cover
- 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
- Dive insurance, QLD ambulance cover or private ambulance cover
To download the full Reef Check Australia Dive Policy and Procedures document please click on the button below.