Sports Diver Theory - ST3 - Equipment and Techniques

Sports Diver theory

ST3 - Equipment and Techniques

Lesson Objectives

The main objective of the lesson is to acquaint students with equipment they will use when extending their range of diving and to discuss techniques, appropriate use and precautions. Practical in-water teaching of SMBs, DSMBs, distance line and compass use supports this theory lesson

Achievement Targets

At the end of this lesson students should:

• Understand use and different types of shot lines
• Understand that surface marker buoys are two distinct types, SMB and DSMB.
• Understand the principles of SMBs and DSMBs, their use and when it is appropriate
• Understand the precautions that need to be taken with both SMBs and DSMBs
• Understand what additional surface marker aids are available for divers
• Understand the principles of distance lines, their use and precautions that need to be taken
• Understand the safety requirements when using lines underwater
• Understand the principles of the diving compass, its use and precautions that need to be taken
• Understand the principles of diving torches and their use
• Understand that whatever equipment is being used it needs to be in good working order and washed and checked following every dive

Equipment Required

The following items will be needed:

• Examples of: SMB, DSMB, Distance line, compass and torch. Other surface location aid equipment if available