The obligation
The UHMS Recreational Diver Medical Questionnaire is the approved form for entry-level divers; a medical certificate is needed if it indicates a medical evaluation.
Beginner divers are required to complete this medical self-assessment tool and seek medical clearance for diving. Dive operators are no longer required to collect data from open water students to calculate their body mass index. The change aligns Queensland regulation with internationally accepted medical protocols for diving. Medical declarations for non-certified diving and entry-level certificate diving are available online from the WorkSafe website.
- What
- The UHMS Recreational Diver Medical Questionnaire is the approved form for entry-level divers; a medical certificate is needed if it indicates a medical evaluation.
- Source
- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Medical requirements for entry-level certificate dive students is a WHS requirement set out in Important legislation updates for dive industry (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Queensland > Safety in Recreational Water Activities > Regulation 2024 > Medical requirements.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Medical requirements for entry-level certificate dive students is a WHS obligation under Important legislation updates for dive industry (QLD). In short, The UHMS Recreational Diver Medical Questionnaire is the approved form for entry-level divers; a medical certificate is needed if it indicates a medical evaluation.
What changed recently?
Medical requirements for entry-level certificate dive students was last updated on 19 October 2026.