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OVERVIEW
Gain
the in-depth knowledge that will establish you as a recognized
authority in your diving club or group. Hone your diving skills to
the level of a professional NAUI Leader. Thrill to the adventure of
open water dives in settings that will test your abilities to their
limit while enhancing and expanding your diving capabilities. Then
proudly wear the most coveted and respected patch in recreational
diving - that of the NAUI Master Scuba Diver.
OVERVIEW
The
course is an continuing education certification course for divers
who wish to increase their understanding and enjoyment of diving.
Emphasis is on student participation and practical application of
knowledge in open water after a classroom discussion of subjects.
This course is an excellent progression toward NAUI Leadership
roles.
Some
subject areas are a review and expansion of material from previous
courses. Each subject area is a progression in study not a
definitive study in the particular diving activity. However,
instructors will specify performance objectives for related course
diving activities, for example, during a navigation dive the student
will swim a reciprocal course to within 10 feet (3 m) of its origin.
The
course may be divided and taught in sections with the student’s
Diving/Training Log being signed off for each activity until all
requirements are met.
Upon
successful completion of this course, graduates are considered
competent to engage in open water diving activities without
supervision, provided the diving activities and the areas dived
approximate those of training.
OPEN
WATER DIVES
A minimum of
eight open water dives is required. A maximum of four dives per day
shall be applied toward course requirements. No more than one skin
dive may count toward the eight dive minimum.
Required Dives
- Emergency
procedures and rescue
- Deep/simulated
decompression diving
- Limited
visibility or night diving
- Underwater
navigation
- Search
and recovery – light salvage
Elective Dives
- Skin
diving
- Review
of basic scuba skills
- Environmental
study or survey
- Air
consumption (practical application)
- Boat
diving
- Shore
diving
- Hunting
and collecting
- Special
interest
PREREQUISITES FOR
ENTERING THE COURSE
- Age.
Minimum is 15 years.
- Diver
Certification. NAUI advanced 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.
- Equipment.
Students shall furnish and be responsible for the care and
maintenance of their own diving equipment. The instructor shall
initially assist the student in checking all student gear to
insure it is adequate and in proper working order.
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