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Conducting Open Water

Training Dives

Conducting Open Water

Training DivesManagement and Control

Management and Control


OverviewOverview Goals and Value of Open

Water Training Dives

Set Up

Control

Open Water Training Dive Management (Workshop)

Preparing an Open Water Teaching Presentation

Goals and Value of Open Water Training Dives

Set Up

Control





Goals and Value of Open Water Training Dives What are the four goals of

open water training?

1. Knowledge and skill application

Divers apply what they’ve learned and deal with real conditions

Training assists with transfer of knowledge and skills to a real setting

Repetition helps cement learning and builds confidence

What are the four goals of open water training?

1. Knowledge and skill application

Divers apply what they’ve learned and deal with real conditions

Training assists with transfer of knowledge and skills to a real setting

Repetition helps cement learning and builds confidence


Goals and ValueGoals and Value Open water training goals . . .

2. Adapting to the environment

The adventure and challenge of open water is why most people dive

Divers adapt and learn through guided experience

Open water training goals . . .

2. Adapting to the environment

The adventure and challenge of open water is why most people dive

Divers adapt and learn through guided experience



3. Mastering the art of diving

Divers pick up many essential skills and new techniques beyond those outlined in performance requirements

Being aware of the environment enhances enjoyment


3. Mastering the art of diving

Divers pick up many essential skills and new techniques beyond those outlined in performance requirements

Being aware of the environment enhances enjoyment



4. Building confidence and independence

Divers seek training to dive safely and comfortably

Divers want to feel confident about exploring and discovering new things


4. Building confidence and independence

Divers seek training to dive safely and comfortably

Divers want to feel confident about exploring and discovering new things


Divers who feel good about their skills and

abilities can enjoy their dive experiences – free from worry

and anxiety

Divers who feel good about their skills and

abilities can enjoy their dive experiences – free from worry

and anxiety


Set Up Set Up What aspects of a dive site should you

consider when selecting one for open water training dives? Site should meet dive’s needs relative to

depth, topography, water movement and ease of supervision

Site and conditions should represent typical local diving

If possible, use a variety of dive sites to give divers a perspective on evaluating and handling different conditions

What aspects of a dive site should you consider when selecting one for open water training dives? Site should meet dive’s needs relative to

depth, topography, water movement and ease of supervision

Site and conditions should represent typical local diving

If possible, use a variety of dive sites to give divers a perspective on evaluating and handling different conditions


Set Up Set Up Aspects of a dive site . . .

Have alternative sites selected in case the primary site lacks acceptable conditions or the conditions change unexpectedly

Seek guidance from your PADI Office when in doubt

Aspects of a dive site . . . Have alternative sites selected in case the

primary site lacks acceptable conditions or the conditions change unexpectedly

Seek guidance from your PADI Office when in doubt


Set UpSet Up What preplanning steps are necessary

to set up logistics, equipment and staffing for open water training dives?

When, where and how

The more student divers know about the dive site, the more excitement they develop and the less apprehension they have

Consider reproducing a map to hand out or showing an underwater video of the dive site

What preplanning steps are necessary to set up logistics, equipment and staffing for open water training dives?

When, where and how

The more student divers know about the dive site, the more excitement they develop and the less apprehension they have

Consider reproducing a map to hand out or showing an underwater video of the dive site


Set UpSet Up Preplanning steps . .

Equipment Make sure everyone has

all necessary dive and safety equipment

Use PADI Open Water Equipment Checklist

Have extra dive equipment available

Have necessary floats, lines, dive flag, markers, etc.

Preplanning steps . .

Equipment Make sure everyone has

all necessary dive and safety equipment

Use PADI Open Water Equipment Checklist

Have extra dive equipment available

Have necessary floats, lines, dive flag, markers, etc.


Set UpSet Up Preplanning steps . .

Equipment First aid kit and oxygen

– highly recommended

Have any other necessary specialty equipment

Depending on facilities, consider having food, beverages and fresh water

Preplanning steps . .

Equipment First aid kit and oxygen

– highly recommended

Have any other necessary specialty equipment

Depending on facilities, consider having food, beverages and fresh water


Set UpSet Up Preplanning steps . . .

Certified Assistant Have enough assistants

available to meet ratios

Thoroughly brief assistants about the site, emergency plan, their duties and roles on land and in the water

Preplanning steps . . .

Certified Assistant Have enough assistants

available to meet ratios

Thoroughly brief assistants about the site, emergency plan, their duties and roles on land and in the water


Control Control What are seven guidelines essential to

maintaining control in open water?1. Be prepared

Have lesson plan and skill sequence noted on your slate

Use Divemaster Slates to give a site orientation

Use Instructor Cue Cards to verify skill completion

Use Dive Roster to log divers in and out of the water

What are seven guidelines essential to maintaining control in open water?1. Be prepared

Have lesson plan and skill sequence noted on your slate

Use Divemaster Slates to give a site orientation

Use Instructor Cue Cards to verify skill completion

Use Dive Roster to log divers in and out of the water


Control Control Seven guidelines for control . . .

2. Give role-model site orientations and emphasize each predive preparation step

When evaluating conditions,point out features

Review dive etiquette

Stress buddy procedures, predive safety checks, and consulting dive tables, etc.

Remember the FUN!

Seven guidelines for control . . .

2. Give role-model site orientations and emphasize each predive preparation step

When evaluating conditions,point out features

Review dive etiquette

Stress buddy procedures, predive safety checks, and consulting dive tables, etc.

Remember the FUN!



3. Use assistants to maintain group control and for logistical support

4. Have an adequate surface support station and lines to conduct skills and enhance control

Carefully consider configuration and avoid damaging aquatic life

Know local practices


3. Use assistants to maintain group control and for logistical support

4. Have an adequate surface support station and lines to conduct skills and enhance control

Carefully consider configuration and avoid damaging aquatic life

Know local practices



5. Be sensitive to diver needs, comfort and safety Reduce ratios as necessary Provide support and encouragement

without pressuring or adding stress

6. Put energy into making training experiences fun Point out interesting animals and features Spread out skills and

extend tour

Seven guidelines for control . . . 5. Be sensitive to diver needs, comfort

and safety Reduce ratios as necessary Provide support and encouragement

without pressuring or adding stress

6. Put energy into making training experiences fun Point out interesting animals and features Spread out skills and

extend tour



7. Emphasize enjoying and preserving the underwater world

Stress buoyancy control

Model conservation practices in the water and on land


7. Emphasize enjoying and preserving the underwater world

Stress buoyancy control

Model conservation practices in the water and on land


Always conclude a training dive by:Always conclude a training dive by: Logging the dive and signing log

books and training records

Consider having divers sign your log book and note their accomplishments using the Skills Record section

Record the dives on the Student Record File or appropriate form

Logging the dive and signing log books and training records

Consider having divers sign your log book and note their accomplishments using the Skills Record section

Record the dives on the Student Record File or appropriate form



Open Water Training Dive Management (Workshop) Assigned dive site _______________ What special logistical, equipment or staffing needs

are there for this dive? Where will you anchor the surface support station and

attach necessary lines? Where will you position student divers and assistants

(if any) to conduct the skills for this dive? How will you sequence the skills within the dive? What else do you need to consider to make sure

student divers can meet performance requirements? How much time will you have for

an underwater tour?

Assigned dive site _______________ What special logistical, equipment or staffing needs

are there for this dive? Where will you anchor the surface support station and

attach necessary lines? Where will you position student divers and assistants

(if any) to conduct the skills for this dive? How will you sequence the skills within the dive? What else do you need to consider to make sure

student divers can meet performance requirements? How much time will you have for

an underwater tour?



Preparing an Open Water Teaching Presentation How do open water teaching

presentations differ from confined water teaching presentations? You primarily ask student divers to apply

already learned skills – emphasizing how to adapt skills to the environment

You rarely demonstrate a skill – you build upon skills divers have already mastered

How do open water teaching presentations differ from confined water teaching presentations? You primarily ask student divers to apply

already learned skills – emphasizing how to adapt skills to the environment

You rarely demonstrate a skill – you build upon skills divers have already mastered


Preparing a PresentationPreparing a Presentation Presentations differ . . .

Logistics and procedures for control are more important because the open water environment is not as predictable as confined water

Open water logistics dictate an integrated approach to skill briefings

Presentations differ . . . Logistics and procedures for control are

more important because the open water environment is not as predictable as confined water

Open water logistics dictate an integrated approach to skill briefings


Preparing a PresentationPreparing a Presentation How can you organize an open water

teaching presentation consistent with the evaluation criteria? Four areas of evaluation criteria:

Briefing

Problem solving

Control and Delivery

Debriefing

How can you organize an open water teaching presentation consistent with the evaluation criteria? Four areas of evaluation criteria:

Briefing

Problem solving

Control and Delivery

Debriefing


Preparing a PresentationPreparing a Presentation Briefing

(not necessarily in this order)

Introduction and Overview — Introduce skills to be covered and a brief statement welcoming the divers

Value — A realistic reminder of why student divers learned the skills and a reason to apply the skills in open water

Objective — A clear statement of the measurable performance requirements

Briefing (not necessarily in this order)

Introduction and Overview — Introduce skills to be covered and a brief statement welcoming the divers

Value — A realistic reminder of why student divers learned the skills and a reason to apply the skills in open water

Objective — A clear statement of the measurable performance requirements


Preparing a PresentationPreparing a Presentation Briefing . . .

Skill Review — Quick reminder of the key steps including suggestions for accomplishing the skills in open water — do not reteach skills

Conduct — Clear description of how skill practice will be organized – positions, sequence, roles, etc.

Signals — Reminder of the signals used to indicate each skill and guide practice

Briefing . . . Skill Review — Quick reminder of the key

steps including suggestions for accomplishing the skills in open water — do not reteach skills

Conduct — Clear description of how skill practice will be organized – positions, sequence, roles, etc.

Signals — Reminder of the signals used to indicate each skill and guide practice


Preparing a PresentationPreparing a Presentation

Briefing Example Briefing Example


Preparing a PresentationPreparing a Presentation Problem solving

Anticipate problems and make provisions to correctly respond or prevent them

Allow divers to self-correct as long as safety isn’t compromised, however, immediately correct problems that put divers at risk

After correcting a problem, help divers understand what went wrong and how to prevent the problem — identifying the problem and then reinforcing proper technique

Problem solving Anticipate problems and make provisions to

correctly respond or prevent them Allow divers to self-correct as long as safety

isn’t compromised, however, immediately correct problems that put divers at risk

After correcting a problem, help divers understand what went wrong and how to prevent the problem — identifying the problem and then reinforcing proper technique



Problem Solving Example Problem Solving Example


Preparing a PresentationPreparing a Presentation Control and delivery

Position the group in an area conducive to performing skills

Position assistants where they can observe student divers

Organize activity flow for efficiency Who should move?

Provide divers with guidance and adequate positive reinforcement

Observe surroundings and be aware of diver interaction with environment and each other

Control and delivery Position the group in an area

conducive to performing skills Position assistants where they

can observe student divers Organize activity flow for efficiency

Who should move? Provide divers with guidance and

adequate positive reinforcement Observe surroundings and be aware of diver

interaction with environment and each other



Control and Delivery Example Control and Delivery Example


Preparing a PresentationPreparing a Presentation Debriefing includes:

(not necessarily in this order)

Give specific examples of how well student divers performed the skill — positive reinforcement

Clearly restate the performance requirements

Identify specific problems that occurred

Give specific suggestions for avoiding those problems and improving performance

Reinforce the value

Debriefing includes: (not necessarily in this order)

Give specific examples of how well student divers performed the skill — positive reinforcement

Clearly restate the performance requirements

Identify specific problems that occurred

Give specific suggestions for avoiding those problems and improving performance

Reinforce the value



Debriefing Example Debriefing Example


Preparing a PresentationPreparing a Presentation What steps should you take to develop

an open water teaching presentation? Review the Performance Requirements

and Recommended Techniques in your PADI Instructor Manual or Specialty Course Outline

Refer to the “Guidelines for Preparing Open Water Lesson Plans” in your workbook

What steps should you take to develop an open water teaching presentation? Review the Performance Requirements

and Recommended Techniques in your PADI Instructor Manual or Specialty Course Outline

Refer to the “Guidelines for Preparing Open Water Lesson Plans” in your workbook


Preparing a PresentationPreparing a Presentation Steps for open water presentation . . .

Use the Open Water Training Dive Lesson Planning Slate

Visualize and rehearse the presentation

Review the evaluation criteria to ensure your presentation covers necessary elements

Steps for open water presentation . . . Use the Open Water Training Dive

Lesson Planning Slate

Visualize and rehearse the presentation

Review the evaluation criteria to ensure your presentation covers necessary elements


We’ve discussed. . .We’ve discussed. . . Goals and Value of Open

Water Training Dives

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