NAUI SCUBA DIVER Program - Training Ventures

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Training Ventures (352) 257-3380

TOPICS & SCHEDULE (3 - 4 hr sessions)
(missed sessions & water work completion; $20 per hour)

Introductions:

Overview of Scuba Course & NAUI. Confirmation of Schedule. Administrative (Those forms & things)

Session 1:

Air vs Water. Our senses in diving. So we aren't fish - "faking it". Dive equipment (Why this stuff & hands-on familiarity.) Communications.

Water Work 1:

Watermanship evaluation (What can you do already?). Basic snorkel skills & surface BC use. Initial scuba gear use & FUN

Session 2:

Pressure Concept (Diving distortions). Our bodies & scuba diving (part 1 - the "Oh, No's")

Water Work 2:

Neutral buoyancy & trim achievement (being a "real" diver) . Con'tscuba use ("Hey, we're good."). Entries & Exits (Inies & Outies)

Session 3:

Our bodies & diving (part 2 - those "Weird" gases). Introduction to Dive Tables

Water Work 3: Boat diving simulation

What to expect. Use of lines/ropes. Air Sharing techniques & Assists/Rescues intro

Water Work (optional as needed):

Skills enhancements, etc. (or) Skills not covered due to previous time constraints

Session 4:

Air consumption concepts & Surface Air Consumption as a tool.

Accident Management, Rescues & Assists. Divers Alert Network. Dive planning.

What to expect on the open water dives.

Open Water Dives (1 & 2): (Getting comfortable with it)

Session 5:

Personal SAC calculations. The Environment ("Wows & Worries.") U/W navigation (Staying oriented)

Open Water Dives (3 & 4): (Going with it)

Open Water Dives (5 & 6): (Taking it with us)

Session 6:

Program review (Q & A time) Learning assessment. (those exam things)