BSAC Administration Information - Dive Leader
SUMMARISED CONTENTS OF BSAC DIVE LEADER TRAINING PROGRAMME
The BSAC Dive Leader Course includes theory lessons in a classroom, practical lessons in open water and twenty open water dives. The course programme is used to develop BSAC Sports Divers and holders of other medium level qualifications issued by other diver training agencies, into BSAC Dive Leaders.
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 Manager
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 MANAGER
Managing branch shore or boat dives
Managing 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 RB while towing
Administer oxygen enriched Inflations
DIVE MANAGEMENT 1
Understand the role and responsibilities of the Dive Manager
DIVE MANAGEMENT 2
Perform the role of Dive Manager 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 minutes 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.
DIVE LEADER - THEORY TEST
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