DIVE LEADER

Introduction

Trainee must have achieved Club Diver certificate before training commences. A dive Leader is someone who has had additional experience in both practical and theory and has proven their ability to lead divers underwater. They must have completed at least 15 additional dives in a variety of conditions, no more than two qualifying dives in one day and no more than two qualifying dives at any one site. 8 dives must be sea dives.

Lectures

The following lectures are to be given; L1, L2, L3, L4 and L5

Practical Assessment

Must be carried out over a number of dives.

1. 35 metre dive.

2. Carry out assisted ascent from 10 metres to 3 metres.

3. Act as a dive leader on 4 occasions.

4. Carry out a rope search.

5. Demonstrate ability to recover an unconscious diver from 20 metres to 10 metres using a buoyant lift.

6. Plot a simple navigation course taking into account the tidal stream.