Diver Training Programme Amendments
This section includes a range of resources for BSAC Instructors, Diving Officers and members to make updates and corrections to the Diver Training Programme (DTP2007) contents. It will continue to be developed and updated as amendments are made.
Where corrections are simple then the necessary correction is simply detailed below. The Student Workbooks are derived from the Instructor Manual and follow the theory lesson sections very closely, so some errata shown below should also be applied to the corresponding items in the Student Workbooks. Student Workbook errata are only documented separately if there is no corresponding Instructor Manual erratum. Where course materials have been significantly revised then corrected versions are available as a download in the following formats:
Where corrections are simple then the necessary correction is simply detailed below. The Student Workbooks are derived from the Instructor Manual and follow the theory lesson sections very closely, so some errata shown below should also be applied to the corresponding items in the Student Workbooks. Student Workbook errata are only documented separately if there is no corresponding Instructor Manual erratum. Where course materials have been significantly revised then corrected versions are available as a download in the following formats:
- The Visual Aids are in a standardised format complete with appropriate slide show builds and are downloadable as zipped files of PowerPoint presentations for the relevant pages only. These can then be inserted into existing presentations to replace the relevant slide(s).
- Corrected pages to the Instructor and Student Notes are downloadable as PDF files.
Future corrections and amendments will be available in the same formats. This Amendment section will be updated on a regular basis as errors in the DTP2007 are notified to us and updates are necessary.
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Amendment Notification
Any suggestions for further corrections or amendments for inclusion are welcome and can be made to technical@bsac.com
Amendment Notification
Any suggestions for further corrections or amendments for inclusion are welcome and can be made to technical@bsac.com
Record of changes to the Diver Training programme
Changes whose CORRECTED VERSION is shown as Rev 3.n in the following list have been applied to the Instructor Resources 2008 CD issued to instructors in January 2008. Changes shown as Rev 4.n have not been applied.
This page was last updated on: Wednesday 2nd-Apr-2008
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ADDENDUM DATE |
PAGE NUMBERS |
AMENDMENT |
DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE (Click on 'YES' to retrieve) |
CORRECTED VERSION |
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Instructor Manual including CD-ROM | ||||
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Jun 2007 |
Introduction Page 5 |
Add paragraph immediately before heading “Administration”: “If training has been given outside the UK and it has been necessary to adapt material in the Instructor Manual to reflect local circumstances such as emergency services procedures, questions in the theory assessment papers may also need adapting. Instructors should check and make any adjustments that are required, before handing out the papers.” |
No |
Rev 3.3 |
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Jan 2007 |
Ocean Diver Introduction
Page 1 |
Assistant Diving Instructors qualified to Sports Diver - can teach classroom and sheltered water lessons under on-site supervision, and open water lessons under the direct supervision, of an Instructor who holds the minimum qualification of BSAC Open Water Instructor |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Feb 2007 |
OT4 Page 38 |
Under “Nitrox – Procedures and Practices‿: replace “If analysis‿ by “In September 2006, a new British Standard BS7486:2006 was introduced defining what diver grade oxygen and nitrox is and what the measurement tolerances should be for a particular range of nitrox breathing mixes. This defines the standard for commercially supplied nitrox. For general measurements on site, if analysis‿
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No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Jan 2007 |
OT4 Page 38 |
Last sentence of section NITROX - PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES should have inserted "and its MOD" |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Mar 2007 |
OT4 Page 38 |
Change BS 7486 to BS 8478
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No |
Rev 3.2 |
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Feb 2007 |
OT5 Page 42 |
Under “The Dive Manager’s Role”: Replace “has been“ by “are” |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Jan 2007 |
OT7 Page 61 |
Change 2 occurrences of "rib" to "RIB" |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Feb 2007 |
ST1 Page13 |
Change “ST2” to “ST1” at the right hand side of the page header |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Jan 2007 |
ST2 Page 17 |
The word "signal" in the section Resolve quickly should be changed to "Signal" |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Jan 2007 |
ST2 Page
21 |
The word at the bottom of the page "minmise" should be changed to "minimise" |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Jan 2007 |
ST3 Page 27 |
The word "utlised" in the section Lazy shot line should be changed to "utilised" |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Jan 2007 |
ST4 Page
44 |
In the last sentence the words "that that" should be changed to "that than" |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Feb 2007 |
ST4 Page
50 |
Change heading “DIVE COMPUTERS‿ to “NITROX COMPUTERS‿ |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Feb 2007 |
ST4 Page
50 |
Before “TRAVELLING AND DIVING - DECOMPRESSION TABLES‿: Insert “Nitrox Computers. Some dive computers capable of being programmed for nitrox mixes:
Many of the new dive computers or wrist watches can be programmed for up to 10 nitrox gas switches. Before using the nitrox functions, it is essential that the user has practiced and become familiar with the use of their own dive computer.
◿ Left set for air – reduced risk of DCI. As per the Ocean Diver course, leaving the dive computer configured with an air mathematical model minimises the risk of the diver experiencing DCI.
◿ Set for actual nitrox % - longer dive duration at same risk of DCI as for air. Programming the dive computer for the exact nitrox percentage enables the computer to adapt to the actual percentage of nitrogen in the mix. This extends the no-stop times over an air mathematical model, but if the diver extends their dive time beyond the no-stop time of the air mathematical model, they are placing themselves at a similar risk of DCI.
◿ Set to intermediate nitrox % - a bit of both benefits. Half way house. The user is reducing the probability of DCI while benefiting slightly from extended no-stop dive times over an air mathematical model.
◿ All other procedures as for air diving. Other than programming for nitrox, the computer will still behave operationally and functionally as when it is configured to use an air mathematical model. Dive planning based on the computer should produce the adjusted times for nitrox. All other dive parameters and processes will remain unchanged.
Nitrox capable dive computers also track oxygen exposure (CNS %).
During the dive, the majority of nitrox enabled computers will display the actual CNS%. Some nitrox computers capable of being programmed to change nitrox mix during dive. As new computers and updated models enter the sport diving market, new features are being added, including the facility for multiple gas switches. This is beyond the scope of this course.‿ |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Jan 2007 |
ST5 Page 56 |
The word "Alternatative" in the section Breathing Gas Planning And Systems should be changed to "Alternative" |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Jan 2007 |
ST5 Page 58 |
The word "ALERNATIVE" in section title should be changed to "ALTERNATIVE" |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Jan 2007 |
SS1 Page 81 |
Updated |
Rev 3.1 | |
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Jan 2007 |
SO1 Page 84 |
Updated |
Rev 3.1 | |
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Jan 2007 |
DT3 Page 30 |
Under “Near Drowning (2)”: Replace 1st sentence by “The prime on-site first aid measure for near drowning is BLS.”
and in the 2nd paragraph: change “artificial ventilation” to “rescue breathing” |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Jan 2007 |
DT5 Page 42 |
Add a 4th bullet point, vis:
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No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Feb 2007 |
Advanced Diver Introduction Page 3 |
Insert “(nitrox alone does not qualify)‿ after “A dive involving use of mixed gas‿ |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Feb 2007 |
Advanced Diver Introduction Page 3 |
Change “A dive involving advanced decompression techniques and emergency gas deployment using decompression trapeze or lazy shot.‿ to “A dive involving extended decompression at different depths and emergency gas deployment using either a decompression trapeze or a lazy shot‿ |
No |
Rev 3.2 |
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Feb 2007 |
AP2 Page 75 |
Change "unknown to the student or any of the divers involved" to "unknown to the student Dive Manager" |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Jan 2007 |
AT4 Page 60 |
Change 2 occurrences of "fifteenth" to "thirtieth" |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Theory Assessment Papers | ||||
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Feb 2007 |
Ocean Diver Theory Assessment Paper A |
Q7 Instructor Version and Answer Grid: Correct answer is (e) not (b). Also insert comment against (b) “Ocean Divers must use air tables. This answer uses the 36% table and would only be ‘correct’ for Sports Diver and above.‿ |
No |
Rev 3.2 |
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Jan 2007 |
Ocean Diver Theory Assessment Paper B |
Q11 Student & Instructor Versions: Change "pain" to "discomfort" |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Jan 2007 |
Ocean Diver Theory Assessment Paper B |
Q17 Student & Instructor Versions: Change "breathing gases other than air" to "a nitrox cylinder" |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Jan 2007 |
Ocean Diver Theory Assessment Paper B |
Q21 Student & Instructor Versions: Change "would" to "could" |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Jan 2007 |
Ocean Diver Theory Assessment Paper B |
Q19 Student & Instructor Versions: Delete "hard" from option C |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Jan 2007 |
Ocean Diver Theory Assessment Paper C |
Q22 Student & Instructor Versions: Change "would" to "could" |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Jan 2007 |
Ocean Diver Theory Assessment Paper D |
Q18 Student & Instructor Versions: Delete "hard" from option C |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Aug 2007 |
Ocean Diver Theory Assessment Paper E |
Q15 Student & Instructor Versions: Change dive time from "30" to "22". |
No |
Rev 3.5 |
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Mar 2008 |
Ocean Diver Theory Assessment Paper C |
Q26 Student & Instructor Versions: change option 2 to "add gas to the drysuit, if practicable" |
No |
Rev 4.1 |
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Mar 2007 |
Sports Diver Theory Assessment Paper A |
Q16 Instructor and Student versions: change “220 bar” to “300 bar”
Instructor Version and Answer Grid: Correct answer is (e) not (d) |
No |
Rev 3.2 |
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Jan 2007 |
Sports Diver Theory Assessment Paper A |
Q26 Instructor Version and Answer Grid: Correct answer is (c) not (e) |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Jan 2007 |
Sports Diver Theory Assessment Paper A |
Q20 Instructor Version: insert comment "When reviewing their answers, remind students that a Sports Diver may only dive to 35m when they have completed their supervised depth progression." |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Jan 2007 |
Sports Diver Theory Assessment Paper B |
Q22 Instructor Version: insert comment "When reviewing their answers, remind students that a Sports Diver may only dive to 35m when they have completed their supervised depth progression." |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Jan 2007 |
Sports Diver Theory Assessment Paper C |
Q20 Instructor Version: insert comment "When reviewing their answers, remind students that a Sports Diver may only dive to 35m when they have completed their supervised depth progression." |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Jan 2007 |
Sports Diver Theory Assessment Paper D |
Q22 Instructor Version: insert comment "When reviewing their answers, remind students that a Sports Diver may only dive to 35m when they have completed their supervised depth progression." |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Jan 2007 |
Sports Diver Theory Assessment Paper E |
Q21 Instructor Version: insert comment "When reviewing their answers, remind students that a Sports Diver may only dive to 35m when they have completed their supervised depth progression." |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Jul 2007 |
Sports Diver Theory Assessment Paper B |
Q21 Instructor Version and Answer Grid: Correct answer is (b) not (d). |
No |
Rev 3.4 |
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Aug 2007 |
Sports Diver Theory Assessment Paper A |
Q17 Student & Instructor Versions: Add "after 10 minutes" to option D. |
No |
Rev 3.5 |
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Aug 2007 |
Sports Diver Theory Assessment Paper A |
Q23 Student & Instructor Versions: Replace "computer is" by "computer, a model unfamiliar to you, starts" and "a dive" by "the ascent". In option 3, replace "is" by "might be". Replace all the text in option 4 by "you cannot be sure what a computer alarm means unless you have read the instructions". |
No |
Rev 3.5 |
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Aug 2007 |
Sports Diver Theory Assessment Paper C |
Q19 Student Version: set text colour to black. |
No |
Rev 3.5 |
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Nov 2007 |
Sports Diver Theory Assessment Paper E |
Q9 Student & Instructor Versions: change "you will dive 30 minutes after arriving" to "you will dive 1 hour after arriving". |
No |
Rev 3.6 |
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Jan 2007 |
Dive Leader Theory Assessment Paper A |
Q21 Student & Instructor Versions: Change "on site" to "at the launch site" |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Nov 2007 |
Dive Leader Theory Assessment Paper A |
Q4 Student & Instructor Versions: Change dive time of first dive from "30 minutes" to "23 minutes". |
No |
Rev 3.6 |
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Nov 2007 |
Dive Leader Theory Assessment Paper B |
Q5 Student & Instructor Versions: Replace "an Ocean Diver" by "a buddy". |
No |
Rev 3.6 |
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Nov 2007 |
Dive Leader Theory Assessment Paper A |
Q32 Instructor Version and Answer Grid: Correct answer is (d) not (e) |
No |
Rev 3.7 |
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Dec 2007 |
Dive Leader Theory Assessment Paper A |
Q20 Student & Instructor Versions: Replace option B by "tell them to contact the DO" and replace option C by "decline to comment". Leave the formatting for each option as it is. |
No |
Rev 3.8 |
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Jul 2007 |
Advanced Diver Theory Assessment Paper A |
Q15 Student & Instructor Versions: Replace option E by "a dive to 5m for 8 hours on air". |
No |
Rev 3.4 |
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Jul 2007 |
Advanced Diver Theory Assessment Paper A |
Q29 Student & Instructor Versions: Insert "DCI" before "casualty". |
No |
Rev 3.4 |
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Visual Aids | ||||
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Jan 2007 |
OT2 Slide 12 |
The shoulder marking changed to read BS/EN5045/7 |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Jan 2007 |
OT3 Slide 4 |
The vital capacity is ambiguously represented on the slide, replace the full line immediately below Tidal Volume with a dashed line. Tidal Volume can then be seen as being included within the vital capacity. |
Rev 3.1 | |
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Jan 2007 |
OT3 Slide 8 |
Delete the word "Respiration" from the slide heading, slide reads: "Air Spaces Affected by Diving" |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Jan 2007 |
OT3 Slide 10 |
The area representing air (gas) between ear drum and plug, represented by the minus ‘-‘sign; should be shown as white. |
Rev 3.1 | |
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Jan 2007 |
OT3 Slide 12 |
Extend the text box around the first two lines that contains the overlapping "37oC" to re-position the text without overlapping |
Rev 3.1 | |
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Jan 2007 |
OT3 Slide 16 |
The image representing up-thrust (below water baths) is incorrectly drawn. Reposition image so that the boat = sphere + Air |
Rev 3.1 | |
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Jan 2007 |
OT4 Slide 22 |
Last bullet point on slide, add "and MOD" |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Jan 2007 |
OT5 Slide 5 |
3rd bullet point, replace "or" with "and", i.e. “…grade and depth…‿ |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Jan 2007 |
OT5 Slide 21 |
2nd line, replace "it’"’ with "its" |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Jan 2007 |
OT7 Slide 8 |
Correct spelling of "manoeuvrable" |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Jan 2007 |
OT7 Slide 9 |
Replace "Ribs" with "RIBs" |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Apr 2008 |
OT4 Slide 21 |
The rectangle labelled "Ocean Divers dive within this area" should include the 21m line on the tables. Extend the rectangle and reposition the associated text boxes. |
No |
Rev 4.1 |
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Jan 2007 |
ST4 Slide 4 |
Replace whole slide |
Rev 3.1 | |
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Feb 2007 |
ST4 Slide 18 |
Delete slide “Whole Body Toxicity‿ |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Feb 2007 |
ST4 After Slide 30 |
After Slide 30 “Diving with Computers‿ insert new slide “Nitrox Computers‿ |
Rev 3.1 | |
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Jan 2007 |
ST4 Slide 33 |
On second profile sketch; replace C/3 with F/3 |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Jan 2007 |
DT3 Slide 11 |
Second bullet underneath Rescue Breathing. Replace "artificial respiration" with "rescue breathing" |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Jan 2007 |
DT3 Slide 18 |
3rd bullet point: remove "artificial" so as to read “…..enriched rescue breathing, ……‿ |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Jan 2007 |
DT4 Slide 2 |
Correct contact number for Scotland is: 0845 408 6008 |
Rev 3.1 | |
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Jan 2007 |
DT5 Slide 8 |
Add a 4th bullet point, vis:
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No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Feb 2007 |
DT6 slide 3 |
Change “artificial ventilation” to “basic life support” in the final bullet point |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Jan 2007 |
DT8 Slide 21 |
Slide out of position. Place immediately after slide 7 to become slide 8. |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Jan 2007 |
DT9 Slide 6 |
Delete slide (slide is all black) |
No |
Rev 3.1 |
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Jan 2007 |
DT9 Slide 13 |
Correct contact number for Scotland is: 0845 408 6008 |
Rev 3.1 | |
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Jan 2007 |
DT9 Slide 14 |
Correct contact number for Scotland is: 0845 408 6008 |
Rev 3.1 | |
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Apr 2008 |
Wreck Appreciation
SDC |
Equipment and Techniques VA15 and The Way Forward VA4: delete the references to an Advanced Wreck Diving course. |
No |
Rev 4.1 |
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