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The BSAC Dive Leader Course includes theory lessons in a classroom, practical lessons in open water and twenty open water dives. The course programme is used to develop BSAC Sports Divers and holders of other medium level qualifications issued by other diver training agencies, into BSAC Dive Leaders. The Dive Leader Course consists of the following elements: 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 PRACTICE 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 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 Sports 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 (c) 02/03. The British Sub-Aqua Club, Telford's Quay, South Pier Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 4FL |
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