OVERVIEW
This
course
is
to
provide
the
diver
with
the
knowledge
and
skills
to
plan
and
make
deep
dives
while
minimizing
risks
and
avoiding
the
need
for
stage
decompression.
Deep
diving
is
defined
as
dives
made
between
60
(18
m)
and
130
feet
(40
m).
Training
dives
are
not
to
be
conducted
beyond
130
feet
(40
m).
ACADEMIC
REQUIREMENTS
Coverage
is
to
include
purpose,
problems,
hazards,
planning,
preparation,
equipment
(additions
and
modifications),
air
supplies,
personnel,
techniques,
gas
management,
emergency
procedures
(including
location
and
transportation
to a
hyperbaric
chamber)
and
depth
limits
for
recreational
diving.
Decompression
procedures
are
to
include
nitrogen
narcosis
and
decompression
sickness
(definition,
cause,
symptoms,
signs,
first
aid
and
prevention)
history
of
decompression,
concepts,
use
of
dive
computers,
definition
of
terms,
problems,
principles
and
techniques.
Complete
coverage
of
Repetitive
Dive
Tables,
work
sheets,
problem
solutions,
exceptions
and
dive
planning
are
also
to
be
included.
Altitude
diving,
flying
after
diving
and
hyperbaric
chamber
access
and
operation
shall
be
included,
as
well
as
other
short-
and
long-term
deep
diving
hazards.
PREREQUISITES
FOR
ENTERING
THE
COURSE
- Age. Minimum is 18 years.
- Certification: Advanced Scuba Diver certification or the equivalent is required. The instructor is to ensure adequate student knowledge and capability before any open water training and shall use skill or other evaluations to do so.
