Training by the instructor or instructors is continued during the ow "training dives" .Training does not end at the pool.
I really think the term "checkout dives " is wrong..Student is still learning .. training takes place on a boat or quarry does not matter.Different environment,different conditions.Opportunity for student to learn how to judge conditions. Some people can do fine at pool but freak out during ow because of cold,wearing a hood, gloves,limited visibility etc...at the end you are certified to dive in conditions similar to what you had been TRAINED in..
I really think the term "checkout dives " is wrong..Student is still learning .. training takes place on a boat or quarry does not matter.Different environment,different conditions.Opportunity for student to learn how to judge conditions. Some people can do fine at pool but freak out during ow because of cold,wearing a hood, gloves,limited visibility etc...at the end you are certified to dive in conditions similar to what you had been TRAINED in..