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 scientific diver course is what 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 $1,500 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. Our courses provide comprehensive scientific diver training, ensuring you are well-prepared for all aspects of scientific diving.

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    Start Date End Date Places Available   Price    
24 Feb 2025 03 Mar 2025 0 AU$ 3300.00

Day 1
Mon 24 Feb 2025
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Day 2
Tue 25 Feb 2025
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Day 3
Wed 26 Feb 2025
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Day 4
Mon 03 Mar 2025
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Day 5
Tue 04 Mar 2025
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Day 6
Sun 09 Mar 2025
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes

This course will run for 6 days. 24, 25, 27 feb. Then 3,4 & 22 march

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24 Mar 2025 31 Mar 2025 0 AU$ 3300.00

Day 1
Mon 24 Mar 2025
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Day 2
Tue 25 Mar 2025
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Day 3
Wed 26 Mar 2025
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Day 4
Mon 31 Mar 2025
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Day 5
Tue 01 Apr 2025
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Day 6
Sun 06 Apr 2025
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes

This course will run for 6 days, over this 2 week priod. we will confirm exact dates once everyoine booked on - Possibley 24, 25, 26, 29, 31 & 1st

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19 May 2025 26 May 2025 3 AU$ 3300.00

Day 1
Mon 19 May 2025
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Day 2
Tue 20 May 2025
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Day 3
Wed 21 May 2025
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Day 4
Mon 26 May 2025
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Day 5
Tue 27 May 2025
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Day 6
Sun 01 Jun 2025
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes

This course will run for 6 days. 3 days in the week week of 19 may and 3 days in the week of 26 may

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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

  • Planning and conducting diving operations for scientific purposes

Prerequisites for the Scientific Divers program

  • SISOSCB001 SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of eighteen 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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