open water scuba diver course
4-5 DAYS
You've often thought about what it might be like to scuba dive. Maybe your friends dive or you've seen divers while boating or snorkeling. This is your chance to learn and become qualified to experience the underwater world. Over a minimum of four days your Gozo Diving instructor will guide you every step of the way as you learn about the underwater environment, the physics of diving, dive equipment - its correct set up and use, preparing your equipment to dive, dive skills, and dive planning and safety.
You will combine classroom theory time with poolside equipment workshops and skills sessions, finally putting this all together in two days of open water diving.
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1. Theory:
- Understanding the principles of diving, including physics, physiology, and the impact of pressure.
- Learning about equipment selection, configuration, and maintenance.
- Emphasizing the importance of dive planning and risk management.
2. Skills Development:
- Buoyancy Control: Mastering the ability to control buoyancy effectively to minimize the effort required to maintain depth.
- Trim: Achieving a horizontal position in the water to enhance efficiency and reduce drag.
- Propulsion Techniques: Learning efficient kick techniques to maximize propulsion and minimize air consumption.
- Communication: Utilizing hand signals and other forms of communication to effectively communicate with dive buddies.
3. Equipment Configuration:
- Understanding how to properly configure and use scuba gear, including the importance of a streamlined setup.
- Learning about the benefits of using back-mounted cylinder systems, which are common in GUE training.
4. Emergency Procedures:
- Training in emergency management, including out-of-air scenarios and optimal ascent techniques.
- Practicing skills such as controlled emergency ascents and buddy breathing.
5. Team Diving:
- Emphasizing the importance of diving as a team, including roles, responsibilities, and effective buddy checks.
- Practicing coordination and teamwork in underwater tasks.
6. Environmental Awareness:
- Understanding the impact of diving on marine environments and promoting sustainable diving practices.