This workshop aims to enhance the dive skills of the Divemaster candidate to the level of exemplary demonstration.
The candidate must demonstrate all 22 scuba and snorkelling skills listed below. They must score at least a 3 on each skill. Additionally, they need to receive a total score of at least 75 points, with at least one underwater skill scoring a 5.
Conducting The Workshop
- Explain to candidates the characteristics of a skill of demonstration quality, emphasising the importance of exaggerating the critical attributes.
- Have them demonstrate each skill and provide opportunities for them to practice.
- Once candidates have practised, ask them to demonstrate each skill and assign a score. If necessary, provide additional support until they meet the required level of performance.
Skills
1. Assembling equipment, preparing for use, putting on and disassembly
2. Pre-dive check
3. Deep water entry
4. Buoyancy check
5. Snorkel to regulator exchange
6. 5-point descent
7. Regulator recovery and clearing
8. Mask removal and replacement
9. Air depletion
10. Alternate air source stationary followed by ascent
11. Free flow regulator
12. Fin pivot
13. 5-point ascent
14. Hover using oral inflation (1 minute)
15. No mask swim
16. Weight removal and replacement at the surface
17. BCD removal and replacement at the surface
18. Snorkel dive
19. Low-pressure inflator disconnect and reconnect
20. Emergency weight drop
21. Lift Bag Use
22. Rig and deploy a line and buoy for a controlled descent