OCEAN DIVER COMPANION
Above left to right : Mask removal and replacement in open water is easier than it looks
Below and right : Breathing from a buddy ’ s alternate source
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6 . Why do I have to complete a medical self-declaration form ? Being medically fit is important for both the diver ’ s safe enjoyment and for the safety of diving as a whole . BSAC requires all members to complete a selfdeclaration medical form on joining and then annually on re-joining .
If you tick ‘ yes ’ to any of the questions on the self-declaration form or if a medical condition arises after you complete it , you will need to consult with a local Medical Referee – who is a specialist diving doctor – for further advice . For more information on completing your medical self-declaration form go to www . bsac . com / medicalmatters or call the BSAC team on 0151 350 6203 .
7 . How does the Ocean Diver Qualification Record Book work ? When you sign up for the Ocean Diver course , you will receive a full training pack , which includes your Student Guide and a Qualification Record Book . Often referred to as the QRB , this is a record of your progress through the Ocean Diver training . After the successful completion of each module , your instructor signs the relevant section . Once all the sections for Ocean Diver are satisfactorily completed , the Ocean Diver certificate will be signed by your club ’ s Diving Officer , awarding you the qualification of Ocean Diver .
8 . How can I measure my progress in the Ocean Diver theory lessons ? Your instructor will take you through each theory lesson and make sure that you understand the details . The Student Workbook is arranged so that you can read the same material in your own time before or after the lesson . The quizzes at the end of each lesson are there so you can test your knowledge and understanding of a subject . The answers are in the back of the book . Should there be something that is unclear , do ask your instructor . We encourage the testing of theory knowledge shortly after each theory lesson rather than waiting for a single exam at the end of the course .
9 . When do I have to do the Ocean Diver theory assessment and what is the pass mark ? The theory assessment can be taken any time after completion of each classroom lesson and ideally you should have successfully completed it before the final open water lesson . If the assessment is taken at one time , there are approximately 30 multiple choice questions . We need to test your diving knowledge and recognise that written assessments don ’ t suit everyone so it is possible for an oral assessment to be arranged . The pass mark is 80 % – and if necessary there is the opportunity to take the assessment more than once .
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