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DIVE LEADER
The Dive Leader Course consists of the following elements:
· Twelve classroom lessons
· A theory assessment
· Seven Open Water lessons
· Two dry practical lessons
· Twenty dives (which may include the Open Water lessons), in a
range of conditions, since qualifying as a Sports Diver
DIVE LEADER - THEORY TRAINING
Theory Lesson - THE ROLE OF THE DIVE LEADER
Why become a dive leader
The dive leader course
Personal skill development
Building experience
Varied sites & conditions
Leading experienced divers
Theory Lesson - DT2 - DT7 OXYGEN ADMINISTRATION COURSE
The Theory and Practical sessions which make up the Oxygen
Administration SDC are covered in these 6 sessions
Theory Lesson - DIVE PLANNING
Planning
The role of the dive marshal
The dive site - known to the branch
Site information and location
Charts
Tide tables
Weather
Theory Lesson - RESCUE MANAGEMENT PART 1
The rescue process
Prevention is better than cure
Anticipation
Emergency services
Managing activities
Delegation
Theory Lesson - HELICOPTER OPERATIONS
General considerations
Preparing for a lift
Direct lift
High-line transfer
Alternative small boat technique
Theory Lesson - RESCUE MANAGEMENT PART 2
Personnel issues
Incident reporting
Fatalities
Keeping it all in perspective . . .
Theory Lesson - THE ROLE OF THE DIVE MARSHAL
Marshalling branch shore or boat dives
Marshalling the diving
Shot lines
Dealing with emergencies
DIVE LEADER - OPEN WATER DIVES
DSMB DEPLOYMENT
Deploy a DSMB from mid water whilst controlling buoyancy
DIVE LEADING DEMONSTRATION
Plan a dive within the limitations of previous experience and be
seen as a role model
DIVE LEADING PRACTISE
Plan and conduct a dive within the limitations of a trainee Ocean
Diver's lesser experience
SHOT RECOVERY BY SIMPLE LIFT
Use the buoyancy of a lifting bag to reposition a shot weight
Use a lifting bag to raise a shot weight to the surface and deploy a
DSMB in mid water
RESCUE MANAGEMENT SCENARIOS
Manage a rescue scenario and participated in other scenarios
DIVING AND RESCUE SKILLS REVIEW
Emergency procedures including self rescue and surface assistance to
a buddy
RESCUE SKILLS REVIEW
Recover an incapacitated casualty to the surface, secure them there
and administer in-water AV while towing
Administer oxygen enriched CPR
DIVE MARSHALLING 1
Understand the role and responsibilities of the Dive Marshal
DIVE MARSHALLING 2
Perform the role of Dive Marshal for diving at sites known to the
branch
DIVING EXPERIENCE
Experience a range of different diving conditions during 20 open
water dives totalling a minimum in water time of 600 mins since
gaining Sport Diver. Have experience of diving from boats
Have significant experience acting as a dive leader
Have experience of depths greater than 25m.
DIVE LEADER THEORY TEST
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