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Diving at James Cook University

James Cook University is a government workplace. As such, all diving and water-related activities are subject to workplace health and safety regulations. A summary of the correct procedures to undertake for diving are listed below, however final authority in all diving-related matters rests with the University Dive Officer, Phil Osmond (Phil can also be reached on ext. 4729). A list of the requirements for Scientific Diver Certification at JCU can be found by clicking here.

Getting on the JCU diving register...

Before undertaking any diving at James Cook University, you must be on the university diving register. This involves contacting the University Dive Officer, and organising a mutually-convienient time to meet. Phil will have to view your dive qualifications, and proof of dives (log book). You will need to have at least a rescue diving qualification, a current AS2299 (or equivalent) commercial dive medical, as well as a current oxygen, first aid and CPR qualification. Following this, he will organise a time with you to undertake a practical assesment of your skills in the university pool. Before seeing Phil, ensure you have filled out a Diving Register form (or a Snorkelling Register form if you are not using SCUBA). If you plan to take a JCU boat, you must also have a valid boat licence.

At the start of each year...

Each year you must fill out and submit a Boating and Dive Application

Before your trip...

At least 1 week (preferably earlier) before your fieldtrip, you must submit the following forms to the University Dive Officer:

To be submitted just before your trip...

Just prior to departure, you must submit a Boating and Diving Pre-Departure Checklist form

To be submitted after the trip...

After your fieldtrip, you need to submit a University dive operations log form

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