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Snorkelling with Large Groups Procedure

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Status	Current	Shows whether this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historical).
Effective Date	30th October 2026	When this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date	30th October 2031	When the document is due for review.
Approval Authority	Faculty Executive Manager, Faculty of Science	The role who approved this version of the document.
Approval Date	8th October 2026	When this version of the document was approved by the approval authority.
Expiry Date	Not Applicable	When the version expires, if applicable. At UQ, documents do not 'expire' unless scheduled for rescission at a future date.
Policy Owner	Helen Weir Faculty Executive Manager, Faculty of Science	The owner of the document with overarching responsibility for ensuring implementation of, and compliance with, the document.
Enquiries Contact	Faculty of Science	Contact the area listed with any enquiries.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

1. Throughout the document, the term BDO was revised to now read BDO/RSOSO to align with new PDs.
2. Change document title from Group Snorkelling Procedure to: Snorkelling with Large Groups Procedure
3. The Procedure definition was changed to now apply to groups of more than 10 snorkellers
4. The snorkeller category of Proxy Snorkel Supervisor replaces the �~Alternate’ Snorkel Supervisor category
5. The Snorkel Supervisor is now referred to as the Primary Snorkel Supervisor.
6. Where the Snorkel Guide is appointed as Proxy Snorkel Supervisor: hold a current qualification in the delivery of oxygen for first aid treatment
7. Where a Snorkel Guide is appointed to supervise a group >8 snorkellers, the Snorkel Guide must, through relevant training and experience, have the capacity to manage the specific needs of the group they have been assigned.
8. A person who acts as the Snorkel Lookout for the snorkelling activity must take a break from lookout duties periodically* and not conduct the duty for extended periods of time.
9. The snorkel supervisor may permit an activity to proceed using only an In-Water Snorkel Lookout
10. Where the snorkel group is a UQ group: Each snorkeller must complete both a Snorkelling Participant Health Questionnaire* and a UQ Snorkeller Competency questionnaire.
11. Snorkelling at night: All snorkel guides must carry a diver’s PLB/AIS device.

Clauses Amended:Procedure: 1, 5, 8-18, 20, 23, 25 (new), 32, 33-35, 39-40, 42, 52-53, 56 (new), 68, 76