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Year 10 Outdoor Activities SCUBA Course
Open Water Dives
Open Water Dive 1
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Briefing
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Equipment preparation
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Don and adjust equipment
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Predive safety check
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Entry
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Buoyancy/weight check
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Controlled descent (max 12 m)
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Underwater exploration
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Ascent
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Exit
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Debrief and log dive
Open Water Dive 2
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Briefing
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Equipment preparation
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Don and adjust equipment
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Predive safety check
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Entry
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Buoyancy/weight check
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(Cramp removal self and buddy)*
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(25 metre tired diver tow)*
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(Snorkel/regulator exchange)*
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Controlled descent (maximum 12 metres)
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Buoyancy control — fin pivot or hover, low pressure inflator
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Partial and complete mask flood and clear
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Regulator recovery and clearing
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Alternate air source use stationary and AAS assisted ascent
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Underwater exploration and buoyancy control
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Ascent
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Weight removal at the surface
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Exit
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Debrief and log dive
Open Water Dive 3
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Briefing
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Equipment preparation
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Don and adjust equipment
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Predive safety check
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Entry
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Buoyancy/weight check
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(50 metre straight line surface swim with compass)*
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Free descent with reference to 6-9 metres (max dive depth 18 metres)
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Buoyancy control – neutral buoyancy on bottom, fin pivot oral or hover
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Complete mask flood and clear
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(CESA)*
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Buddy breathing – stationary and ascent from 6-9 metres (optional)
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Underwater exploration
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Ascent
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(Remove and replace weight system at the surface)*
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(Remove and replace scuba unit at the surface)*
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Exit
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Debrief and log dive
Open Water Dive 4
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Briefing
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Equipment preparation
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Don and adjust equipment
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Predive safety check
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Entry
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Buoyancy/weight check
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Free descent without reference no deeper than 18 metres
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Buoyancy control — hovering
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Mask removal, replacement and clearing
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(Underwater navigation with compass)*
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Underwater exploration
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Ascent
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Exit
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Debrief and log dive
*Dive Flexible Skill – recommended sequencing as shown, but may be conducted on any Open Water Dive at the instructor’s discretion and based on logistics.
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