Elementary Diver

Introduction

Before training commences the trainee must have completed the Fitness Assessment to the satisfaction of the D.O., signed a declaration of fitness form and completed a medical questionnaire. It is essential that before starting the open water section of the Elementary Diver, a medical examination by an MD is completed.

Basic Assessment

  1. Assemble, test and fit S.C.U.B.A.
  2. Demonstrate safe entry and buoyancy control, safe method of descent.
  3. Clear mouthpiece and mask three times.
  4. Remove S.C.U.B.A. and refit.
  5. Fin 50 metres on bottom of swimming area wearing full S.C.U.B.A. with mask blacked out.
  6. At surface remove weight belt and S.C.U.B.A. and hand to assistant.
  7. Fin 50 metres on surface breathing through snorkel, but wearing full S.C.U.B.A.
  8. Share S.C.U.B.A. for 50 metres both as donor and reciever on botom of swimming area.
  9. Tow a fully kitted diver 50 metres on the surface incorporating A.V.
  10. Simulated dive.

Open Water Assessment

The trainee is to carry out all pre-dive checks on personal equipment also carry out a buddy check with signals to be agreed upon. Enter the water in a safe manner and demonstrate correct buoyancy. Starting at the surface and following good diving practice commence dive. Remain below surface not less than 15 minutes, and varying the dive depth between surface and a maximum of 10 metres. During the dive the trainee will demonstrate the ability to remove, refit and clear mouthpiece of the demand valve a total of three times. Remove mask, replace and clear a total of three times. The trainee will also demonstrate during the dive the correct signals to carry out any of the drills required for the dive. At the end of the dive the trainee will carry out the correct surfacing drill. At the surface, exchange signals with shore/boat.

Written Examination

The trainee must pass a written exam based upon lectures.
 
 
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