Divemaster Skill Evaluation

[washow88]

yes the equipment exchange is required,

I have to add that the primary goal of the equipment exchange is problem solving and the candidate must demonstrate the ability to solve unanticipated problems underwater by exchanging all scuba equipment (except exposure suits and weights) with a buddy breathing.

the candidate must improve his/her diver rescue assessment and development.

the grading criteria for the 15 minute water tread is:
performed satisfactorily 5 points
stayed afloat, but hands not out of water entire 2 min 3 points
used side/bottom for momentary support no more than twice 1 point.

 

[DivemasterSteve]

Paco once bubbled...


I think I heard some DMs talking about a full equipment exchange while buddy breathing, but I didn't see that in the 20 skills either. Is that still required?

as far as skills are concerned, that was the most fun myself and my dive buddy had. we went first and had been buddies long enough that we could have done it almost blind folded without a problem but the other 2 guys that were doing it the same evening had problems. for some reason they just couldnt work together to get things done. they finally got it together but it was fun watching them.

steve

 

[Paco]

This has all been very informative. Thanks everyone and thanks for starting the thread. I'm confident that I could do quite well performing the skills and demonstrating them (partly because I am already in education) but I'm also quite sure that I'll have to better my swim skills and endurance before I get into the DM program. I'm not ready for the 800 and 400 meter swims because though I consider myself a good diver, I'm not a strong swimmer. Something to work on during the winter months, I suppose.

 

[falcos]

wet once bubbled...
S-L-O-W and exagerated. Making it look easy. Are you going to an IDC right after your DM certification?

Yes, I will continue.

I like paulwlee's suggestion of humming the waltz "The Blue Donau" to keep your tempo steady and slow...lol...I can see myself doing that next week. :boogie:

Thanks to all again!

 

[rakjar]

Is there a difference between the different certifications on Dive Master Requirements?

 

[TwoBitTxn]

Yes, there is a difference.

I did a combined PADI/SDI training program. I had the opportunity to perform some additional skills.

Some more difficult than others.

TwoBit