Divemaster Knowledge Reviews
Divemaster Knowledge Reviews
These Knowledge Reviews are intended for use for courses taught at Puffin Dive Centre and after printing These Knowledge Reviews are intended for use for courses taught at Puffin Dive Centre and after printing should be filled in and brought
should be filled in and brought in for evaluation and if ain for evaluation and if a ppropriate, correction. These knowledge reviews mustppropriate, correction. These knowledge reviews must be completed for certain courses and form a mandatory part of the course content and will be retained by be completed for certain courses and form a mandatory part of the course content and will be retained by Puffin Dive Centre as pa
Puffin Dive Centre as pa rt of the corroboration of delivered course content.rt of the corroboration of delivered course content.
The answers reuired are available from and should be obtained from the P!D" Dive#aster #anual. The answers reuired are available from and should be obtained from the P!D" Dive#aster #anual.
Chapter 1
Chapter 1 - Divemaster Knowledge Review
- Divemaster Knowledge Review
$. %hat three broad ch
$. %hat three broad ch aracteristics may be e&pected of a P!D" Divemaster'aracteristics may be e&pected of a P!D" Divemaster' $. $. (. (. ). ).
(. *ist five criteria that define +professionalism+ as it
(. *ist five criteria that define +professionalism+ as it is applied to a P!D" Divemaster.is applied to a P!D" Divemaster. $. $. (. (. ). ). . . -. -. ). &plain what a
). &plain what a role model is.role model is.
. Describe a good
. Describe a good role model Divemaster.role model Divemaster.
-. Describe the characteristics and attributes of a poor
-. Describe the characteristics and attributes of a poor role model divemaster.role model divemaster.
/. &plain how role model behaviour can
/. &plain how role model behaviour can have positive and negative effects on other have positive and negative effects on other divers.divers.
0. &plain how role model behaviour can
0. &plain how role model behaviour can affect your ability to function as affect your ability to function as an effective divemaster.an effective divemaster.
1. &plain how good role model behaviour bene
1. &plain how good role model behaviour bene fits student divers when you assist with training.fits student divers when you assist with training.
2. *ist five benef
2. *ist five benef its and five responsibilities of being its and five responsibilities of being a P!D" Divemaster.a P!D" Divemaster. 3enefits 3enefits $. $. (. (. ). ). . .
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Chapter 2 - Divemaster Knowledge Review
$. 4i& characteristics of responsible diver behavior are5 $. (. ). . -. /.
(. *ist four ways responsible diver behaviors can be encouraged. $.
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). Describe the aspects of diving that are and are not the responsibility of the divemaster, and the aspects of dive planning and diving that ea ch diver must retain responsibility for.
. Describe how to assess general dive conditions, and how you can e&pect conditions to affect diving.
-. The four aspects of supervision in managing diver are5 $.
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/. *ist and describe the advantages and disadvantages of in8water versus out of water supervision, and compare the advantages and disadvantages of supervision vantage points in8water and out of water. 4upervision
0. *ist eight types of euipment that can assist in supervising certified divers. $. (. ). . -. /. 0. 1.
1. %hat is the primary purpose of diver accounting procedures'
2. Describe the characteristics of predive stress and how you can help divers overcome it.
$:. *ist the ten points;steps usually included in dive briefings5 $. (. ). . -. /. 0. 1. 2. $:.
$$. Describe the general steps you would take to solve a problem you have never come across before.
$(. &plain when dive situations call for you to apply your <udgement, and how you develop good <udgement as a d ivemaster.
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$. &plain how to gain more knowledge and e&perience with speciali=ed diving activities.
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Chapter 3 - Divemaster Knowledge Review
$. Compare and contrast the primary role of a Divemaster with that of an "nstructor in an instructional setting.
(. *ist the seven functions a divemaster may fulfill as an instructional assistant. $. (. ). . -. /. 0.
). %hat is the primary characteristic that makes a P!D" Divemaster an ideal instructional assistant'
. Describe the relationship between an "nstructor and a P!D" Divemaster candidate.
-. *ist four reasons for h aving your own copy of the P!D" "nstructor manua l5 $.
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0. %ith respect to P!D" programs, what is a +certified assistant+ and what can a certified assistant do'
1. &plain how positioning affects your ability to assist with student diver control, and give two common e&les of position for the skill practice in the >pen %ater Diver course.
2. *ist five e&les of logistical functions you can perform to assist with divers in training both on the surface and u nderwater. 4urface $. (. ). . -. ?nderwater $. (. ). . -.
$:. Describe how you would model mask removal, replacement and clearing in a demonstration uality manner.
$$. *ist and describe the three steps to take to help a student diver master a dive skill.
$(. %here do you find skill performance reuirements student divers must master for P!D" courses'
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$. &plain why the P!D" Divemaster course emphasi=es dive theory training.
(. &plain why you would want a dive reference library.
). *ist what items you already h ave in your current dive reference library @up to $( itemsA. *ist four works or types of works you would like to add an d e&plain why.
. &plain how specialty diver training benefits you with respect to learn ing dive theory.
-. *ist the theory sub<ects you will study as part of the P!D" Divemaster course and e &plain how you demonstrate mastery of them.
/. &plain how you will keep your dive theory knowledge current after you complete this course. 3e as specific as possible.
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Chapter 5 - Divemaster Knowledge Review
$. Describe what a compartment is, and what are meant by +halftime+ and +#8value+.
). Describe the relationship between the Baldanean model and the human body, and e&plain to what e&tent the model is reliable.
. "n metres;feet of pressure, how much nitrogen would be absorbed by the -, $:, (: and /: minute ha lftime compartments after one hour at $1 metres.
-. Compare the basis of the ?4 6avy Tables repetitive diving procedures with the RDPs. &plain5 a. %hat compartment controls each
b. %hy each is appropriate for that table
c. the practical difference on repetitive diving between them.
/. &plain why Pressure groups from the RDP, 6avy tables or any other ta bles are incompatible.
0. &plain how modern dive computers apply decompression models to provide more n o8decompression time than a table.
1. 4tate the three broad computer groupings and list their #8value and surface interval credit compared to the RDP and each other.
2. &plain why the general recommendations for diving with tables apply to dive computers and list three recommendations specific to computer diving.
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Chapter 6 - Divemaster Knowledge Review
$. &plain where to find stan dards and related information on P!D" Divemaster8conducted programs, and how you can identify standards you must adhere to from other supporting material.
(. "dentify where you find the ma&imum ratios of P!D" Divemaster to participants for P!D" Divemaster8 conducted programs.
). &plain where you find performance reuirements for a program and why its usually a good idea to state the reuirements for participants.
. "dentify where you find a listing of material reuired and recommended for P!D" Divemaster8conducted programs.
-. *ist the si& general administrative reuirements that apply to a ll P!D" programs5 $. (. ). . -. /.
/. &plain the annua l renewal reuirements for a P!D" Divemaster.
0. &plain the professional liability insurance reuirements for a P!D" Divemaster.
1. "dentify the intended audience and basic philosophy for each of the following P!D" programs5 4kin Diver Course
Discover *ocal Diving
Discover 4norkeling
4cuba Review
2. *ist one marketing idea for e ach of the following programs. @oure encouraged to list original ideas not discussed in the te&tA.
4kin Diver Course
Discover *ocal Diving
Discover 4norkeling
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Chapter 7 - Divemaster Knowledge Review
$. Define risk management, duty of care and negligence.
(. &plain why it is recommended that you carry professional liability insurance even when it is not reuired and you plan to f unction e&clusively as an assistant working under a P!D" "nstructor.
). Describe the most important step you can take to manage legal r isk.
. &plain how adhering to standards helps you reduce legal risk, and the role of good <udgement in reducing legal risk.
-. &plain the role of proper paperwork in reducing legal risk, and describe the steps to follow with any P!D" program.
/. *ist the dos and donts to follow with regard to legal risk management in the event of a diving accident. $. (. ). . -. /.
0. &plain how the Eua lity #anagement, Recognition and !ssurance process helps you reduce legal risk.
1. Describe the basics of the Eua lity !ssurance Process.
2. *ist five suggestions you can take to h elp you manage risks to your h ealth and safety as a divemaster. $.
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Chapter 8 - Divemaster Knowledge Review
$. *ist the +three s+ of diving and e&plain why each is n ecessary for someone to be a diver.
(. %here does the dive consumer find the three s of diving in one convenient place'
). &plain the role of leadership level divers with respect to euipment counseling, and why it is important.
. *ist four attributes of a positive sales process. $.
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Chapter 9 - Divemaster Knowledge Review
$. *ist si& reasons why you should consider continuing your training through to the P!D" >pen %ater 4cuba "nstructor level. $. (. ). . -. /.
(. &plain how it benefits you t o complete the P!D" !ssistant "nstructor course before continuing on t o the P!D" "nstructor Development Course.
. *ist si& skills that can make you valuable in the dive industry, outside of diver training. $. (. ). . -. /.
-. &plain how emerging technologies can af fect your career, and what you should do in response.
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