Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
PADI-0006
Version:
7
Organization:
PADI Americas, Inc.
Location:
Hybrid
Length:
12 hours (flexible schedule)
Minimum Passing Score:
75
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 4 diving lab
Student must successfully complete all 5 courses (PADI-0034, PADI-0019, PADI-0006, PADI-0014, and PADI-0016) to be eligible for the recommended 4 semester hours at the lower division in diving lab.
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to familiarize divers with the knowledge, skills, techniques and procedures necessary to safely plan, organize and participate in night dives.

Learning Outcomes:

  • explain and demonstrate the planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards of night diving
  • explain and demonstrate the use of special night diving equipment and lighting systems
  • explain and demonstrate the use of night diving communication techniques
  • explain and demonstrate the use of night diving navigation techniques
  • demonstrate knowledge of common nocturnal aquatic life

General Topics:

  • Why Dive at Night
  • Nocturnal Aquatic Life
  • Night Diving Equipment
  • Underwater Light Systems
  • Dive Light Maintenance
  • Lights for Navigation and Orientation
  • Planning Night Dives
  • Special Night Diving Situations
  • Night Diving Techniques
  • Night Diving Navigation
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Other
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Quizzes
  • Evaluation of skills during three open water training dives.
Supplemental Materials
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