Tec Sidemount Diver (v.3)
The course objective is to train divers to plan and make dives with technical Sidemount equipment within their present certification and experience limits. The course develops equipment-related motor skills and underlying knowledge for the use of Sidemount in technical diving. Though the course introduces divers to concepts and procedures used in deep decompression, cave and other forms of decompression diving, it does not qualify them to participate in those activities.
- Type Validation
- Level Foundational
- Time Months
Earning Criteria
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The methods of assessment include quizzes, performance rubrics/checklists, completion of the 2 Tec Sidemount Diver Knowledge Reviews, evaluation of performance mastery skills during three practical application sessions, one confined water training dive and four open water training dives, and more with a minimum passing score of 75%.
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Instructional strategies include: laboratory, discussion, practical exercises, lectures, classroom exercise.