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The Divemaster course consists of three phases. Phase 1 - Knowledge Development Aims To develop professional level knowledge, of diving theory and to pass examinations in the following 8 areas:
ii ) Diving Physics iii ) Diving Physiology iv) Supervising Students in Training v) Skills and the Environment vi ) Dive Management and Control vii ) Dive Planning viii) Diving Equipment
Phase 2 - Diving Skills Development and Stamina Exercises a)18 basic scuba skills to demonstration standards b) Diver rescue skills c ) Stamina exercises: i ) 400m swim ii ) 800m swim fin iii) 100m tired diver tow iv) 15 minute tread water (last 2 minutes to be completed with hands out of water)
Phase 3- Practical Application Problem solving skills Exchange of scuba whilst buddy-breathing from one regulator, 'scuba' meaning regulator, BCD and cylinder plus mask, fins and snorkel. Supervising students in training Working with students during 'confined water' and 'open water' training. Aiding with logistics and equipment issue. In water assistance of instructor to develop problem-recognition skills and learn how to prevent problems occurring. Form an emergency plan for a local dive site. The plan is to include:
2) Location of nearest telephone 3) Names of trained First Aid personnel 4) Location of alternative recompression chamber 5) Names of qualified chamber operatives Mapping exercise Create a map of a local dive site. The map is to be of A3 size, in colour and accurate, with emergency action plan on the reverse of the map. It is suggested this will take six or more dives in order to obtain all the relevant information. Good Luck! Please contact us for current course prices
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) The Recreational Dive Planner
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Relevant telephone numbers ( D. A. N. UK, D.D.R.C., H.M.S.Vernon)