Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
PADI-0034
Organization:
Length:
Self-paced (24 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 advanced scuba diving
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to train divers to plan and make no stop recreational dives using Sidemount configuration for one or two cylinders. The course covers the basic equipment requirements, setup, dive planning and the skills needed to use Sidemount for recreational diving.

Learning Outcomes:

  • explain and demonstrate the planning, organization, procedures and techniques of Sidemount recreational diving
  • explain Sidemount equipment options and setup
  • explain and demonstrate proper weighting and trim for Sidemount diving
  • explain proper gas management and how to respond to gas supply emergencies during recreational Sidemount dives
  • explain and demonstrate proper entry and exit techniques for Sidemount diving

General Topics:

  • Course introduction
  • Benefits of sidemount
  • Basic sidemount configuration
  • Sidemount equipment setup
  • Weighting and trim with sidemount diving
  • Sidemount problems
  • Gas management
  • Gas supply
  • Emergencies on recreational sidemount dives
  • Entry and exit techniques for sidemount
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Other
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Quizzes
  • Completion of the Sidemount Diver Knowledge Review. Evaluation of performance mastery skills during one practical application session, one confined water training dive and three open water training dives.

Minimum Passing Score:

75%
Supplemental Materials

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