Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: PADI-0014 Organization: PADI Americas, Inc. Location: Hybrid Length: Self-paced (12 hours) Dates Offered: 7/1/2021 - 6/30/2024 8/1/2017 - 6/30/2021 7/1/2014 - 7/31/2017 1/1/1990 - 6/30/2014 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 advanced scuba diving Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to develop the student diver's practical knowledge of underwater navigation, and to enable the diver to plan, organize, and execute dives using natural and compass navigation. Learning Outcomes: explain and demonstrate the procedures for using underwater navigation explain and demonstrate how to use natural references when navigating underwater explain and demonstrate underwater navigation techniques using a compass list the special equipment used for underwater navigation General Topics: Benefits of underwater navigation Distance estimation Natural navigation techniques Underwater patterns Underwater navigation with a compass Dive site relocation Navigational aids Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Computer Based Training Discussion Laboratory Lectures Practical Exercises Methods of Assessment: Other Performance Rubrics (Checklists) Quizzes Evaluation of performance mastery skills during three open water training dives. Minimum Passing Score: 100% Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from PADI Americas, Inc. Advanced Freediver (PADI-0037) Advanced Open Water Diver (PADI-0001) Advanced Rebreather Diver (PADI-0031) Deep Diver (PADI-0002) Divemaster (PADI-0004) Dry Suit Diver (PADI-0019) Emergency First Response Instructor Training Course (PADI-0028) Freediver (PADI-0036) Freediver Instructor Training Course (PADI-0039) Instructor Development Course (PADI-0029) View All Courses Page Content