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A diver who is competent to dive with another Ocean Diver or Sports, within restriction of conditions already encountered during training and can dive with a Dive Leader (or higher) to expand experience beyond conditions encountered during training. Ocean Divers will not have sufficient experience or knowledge to be partnered with trainee divers or take part in stage decompression stop dives. BSAC Ocean Divers are restricted to the maximum depth experienced during training (15-20m), which can be extended to max. of 20m. Due to the limitations on their rescue skills Ocean Divers can only conduct dives where other suitably qualified divers who can act as surface support are present and the dive is properly Marshalled to ensure that dives are conducted within BSAC Safe Diving Practice recommendations. BSAC considers this qualification to be of a similar standard to CMAS One Star Diver. SUMMARISED CONTENTS OF BSAC OCEAN DIVER TRAINING PROGRAMME OCEAN DIVER - THEORY TRAINING Theory Lesson - INTRODUCTION - OUR BSAC BRANCH/SCHOOL AND OCEAN DIVER TRAINING Our BSAC Branch/School BSAC - the organisation Benefits of BSAC membership Benefits of training with the branch/School Benefits of diving with the branch/School What will it cost? Ocean Diver training Further branch training Theory Lesson - DIVING EQUIPMENT AND SIGNALS Air and atmospheric pressure Water pressure Basic equipment - mask, fins and snorkel The difference between basic and scuba equipment Scuba equipment Diving signals Theory Lesson - THE BODY AND EFFECTS OF DIVING Body metabolism Respiration - the lungs Heart and blood Breath hold diving and hyperventilation Respiration The ear The sinuses Teeth Buoyancy Density Buoyancy and divers Theory Lesson - PLANNING TO GO DIVING Diving and effects of nitrogen Nitrogen absorption Nitrogen release Nitrogen management BSAC tables Dive computers Dive planning Theory Lesson - GOING DIVING Buddy diving Overall dive organisation The dive marshal's role Before the dive Underwater pilotage Vision underwater Colour underwater Theory Lesson - WHAT HAPPENS IF . . . . ? DCI Divers' first aid tool - oxygen The incident pit Preventing problems Prevention and resolution Surface support Theory Lesson - ENJOYING YOUR DIVING Inland sites Underwater conditions, planning and preparation: Sea diving - Shore & Boat diving OCEAN DIVER - SHELTERED WATER TRAINING BEING UNDERWATER Basic skils including: fit a face mask, fit and clear a snorkel, develop finning action and be comfortable breathing from a demand valve underwater BASIC SKILLS Assemble and check SCUBA unit. Buoyancy control while swimming underwater and while ascending and descending Initial remove, refit and clear mask of water in shallow water Use an AAS, static, as both donor and recipient in shallow water DEVELOPING SKILLS Consolidate clearing mask of water AAS ascent as a donor and recipient Maintain true neutral buoyancy and perform controlled descents and ascents in deeper water BEYOND THE BASICS Further develop personal diving skills including bouyacy, mask clearing etc. SAFETY SKILLS Consolidate AAS ascent as both donor and recipient Recover an unconscious buddy to the surface using a Controlled Buoyant Lift (CBL), secure at the surface, signal for help and tow the casualty OCEAN DIVER - OPEN WATER DIVES DIVE ONE Have an enjoyable dive Establish correct weight required for the conditions and the protective clothing worn Develop buoyancy control skills appropriate to the standard of protective clothing worn DIVE TWO (If drysuit used) Recover from an inversion & disconnect their dry suit inflation hose in the event of the inflation valve sticking open Clear mask, retrieve and clear mouthpiece Static AAS skills as both donor and recipient Further develop buoyancy control, finning action and swimming attitude Develop an awareness of pilotage as a means of navigation DIVE THREE Basic diving & emergency procedures DIVE FOUR Recover an incapacitated diver to the surface, summon assistance and tow an incapacitated diver DIVE FIVE Plan and lead a dive within the limitations of previous experience DIVING EXPERIENCE Experience a range of 4 different diving conditions during a minimum in water time of not less than 120 mins. OCEAN DIVER – 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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