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Learn to SCUBA dive Course format
Day One
Registration
Fill in paperwork, Medical, photos etc.
Organise wetsuit and fin sizing Knowledge review (Module 1)
Theory Session 1
Knowledge review (Module 1)
The underwater world
Effects of buoyancy
Pressure, Volume and Density relationships
Effects of increasing pressure
Equalisation techniques
Buddy system procedures
Equipment introductions
Masks, snorkels, fins,
Buoyancy control devices
Scuba tanks and valves
Air delivery systems (Regulators)
Submersible pressure gauges
Quiz 1
Theory Session 2
Knowledge review (Module 2)
Adapting to the underwater world
Vision, sound and motion in water.
Respiration, breathing efficiency, overexertion.
Buddy system procedures
Hand signals and communicating underwater.
Equipment introductions
Wetsuits, hoods, gloves and boots
Weight belts
Alternate air sources
Knives / Tools
Gear bags
Dive instruments
Quiz 2
Theory Session 3
Knowledge review (Module 3)
The dive environment
Temperature, visibility, currents and bottom composition.
Interaction with marine life
Aquatic animals, aquatic plants, sunlight.
Diving in freshwater and salt water environments.
Overhead environments.
Dive planning.
Boat diving.
Problem management
Quiz 3
Lunch break
Pool Session 1
Assembling scuba gear
Breathing underwater for the very first time
Regulator clearing
Regulator recovery
Mask clearing
Equalisation techniques
Alternate air source use
Skill drill.
Pool Session 2
Pre dive safety checks
Water entries
Using a snorkel
Snorkel & regulator exchanges
Proper descents
No mask breathing
Mask replacement
Low pressure inflator uses
Proper weighting
Air depletion exercises
Ascents and deep water exits
Skill drill.
Pool Session 3
Fin pivots,
Neutral buoyancy swimming
Cramp removal
Tired diver tows
Air depletion exercises
Free flow breathing
Controlled emergency swimming ascents
Skill drill.
Day Two
Open Water Dive One
Briefing and equipment preparation
Pre dive safety checks
Entry
Buoyancy check
Controlled descent
Underwater exploration of the bays' sandy floor and the reef walls.
Debrief and log dive in personal Dive Log book.
Pool Session 4
Skin diving
Snorkel clearing exercises
Hyperventilation skills
No mask swimming
Hovering
Skill drill.
Pool Session 5
Weight belt removal and recovery
Scuba unit handling
Final skill reviews
Lunch Break
Theory Session 4
Knowledge review (Module 4)
Dive accessories.
Health for diving.
Breathing air at depth
Nitrogen narcosis
Decompression illness
Dive computors
Quiz 4.
Theory Session 5
Knowledge review (Module 5)
Flying after diving
Decompression theory
Final Quiz
Day Three
Open Water Dive Two
Briefing and equipment preparation
Pre dive safety checks
Cramp removals
Tired diver tows
Fin pivoting
Mask partial flood and clear
Regulator recovery and clearing
Alternate air source use
Further underwater exploration of reef walls
Debrief and log dive in personal Dive Log book.
Open water Dive Three
Pre dive safety checks
Surface swim with compass,
Free descents with reference
Oral fin pivots
Complete flood and clear mask
Controlled emergency swimming ascents
Remove and replace scuba unit at surface
Remove and replace Weight belt at surface.
Further explore bays floor and reef system
Debrief and log dive in personal Dive Log book.
Open water Dive Four
Briefing and equipment preparation
Pre dive safety checks.
Free descent without reference
Hovering
Mask removal and replacement
Underwater compass navigation
Underwater exploration
Debrief and log dive in personal Dive Log book
Day Four
After you have completed your Learn to dive course, a single or double boat dive will be offered to you at a greatly reduced rate. Should you wish to further explore underwater with your new dive buddies to a maximum depth of 18m.
All scuba hire equipment will be supplied.
Please Note:-
* Schedules may vary according to learners requirements.
* Course Standards will be adhered to at all times.
* Open Water programs do not include boat dive(s). * Course details are subject to change.
* Times and modules are suggested but not guaranteed.
