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BSAC Dive Leader

Course Overview

The Dive Leader Course consists of the following elements:
? Twelve classroom lessons
? A theory assessment
? Seven Open Water lessons
? Two dry practical lessons
? Twenty dives (which may include the Open Water lessons), in a range of conditions, since qualifying as a Sports Diver

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.