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The
main aim is to make you a safe diver. There are no hidden extras. |
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This
is where you start your full time underwater adventures. |
| We are a 5 Star IDC PADI Dive Centre so you will be assured of receiving thoroughly professional tuition. |
| We are the Sodwana School of Diving so you will also receive that little bit extra that brings it’s own rewards. |
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nights and five days is all it takes. There are no hidden extras. The cost of your course includes everything that you will need to finish the course. |
| Everything you need is in one place. Our school, our pool, our shop and not forgetting our beach. Bring a friend and have a holiday. |
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This picture shows the students doing shallow water training |
This picture shows Ben making sure the students adopt the correct position when counting down from 3 simulating them diving backwards off the boat |
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Introduction and paperwork |
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Lecture
module 1: The underwater world
diving equipment - the buddy system - swim test - 200 yard swim (about 186 metres) - 10 minute water tread |
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Pool
module 1: Kit Up Buoyancy compensator operation - breathing habits - regulator recovery and clearing - partial mask clear - underwater swimming - 5 point ascent and descent |
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| DAY TWO | |
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Lecture
module 2: Adapting to the underwater world 1. Respiration - 2. Diving equipment - 3. Buddy system procedures |
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Pool
module 2: Pre-dive safety check 1. Deep water entries - 2. Snorkel clearing (blast method) - 3. Snorkel/regulator exchange - 4. Surface snorkel with full gear - 5. Remove, replace and clear mask - 6. No mask breathing - 7. Surface buoyancy check - 8. Cramp removal - 9. Tired diver tow - 10. Deep water exit |
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Lecture module 3: The diving environment 1. Dive planning - 2. Boat diving procedures - 3. Problem management |
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Pool
module 3: No mask swimming
1. Fin pivot - 2. Alternate air source breathing - 3. Free flow regulator breathing - 4. Simulated controlled emergency ascent |
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| DAY THREE | |
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Lecture
module 4: Accessory diving equipment 1. Health for diving - 2. Breathing air at depth - 3. Dive tables introduction - 4. Using recreational dive planner (RDP) |
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Pool
module 4: Proper hyperventilation -
skin diving 1. Skin diving surface dives - 2. Snorkel clearing - 3. Hover buddy breathing |
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Lecture
module 5: RDP special
circumstances 1. Finding minimum surface interval - 2. Dive tables definitions - 3. Basic compass navigation |
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Pool
module 5: Equipment
Remove and replace 1. Weight belt 2. Scuba unit - 3. Air depletion |
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| DAY FOUR | |
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Sea
Dives Open water boat dives 1 and 2. - exam |
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| DAY FIVE | |
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Sea
Dives Openwater boat dives 3 and 4 |
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| Course Outline | |
