Dive Leader Knowledge: DT1 - The Role of the Dive Leader Survey

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* 1. Who can dive with a Dive Leader in open water? Please select all that apply.

Trainee Ocean Diver

Ocean Diver

Trainee Sports Diver

Sports Diver

Dive Leader

Entry-level diver from another agency

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* 2. What is the recommended maximum dive depth for a Dive Leader?

20m

35m

40m

50m

Unlimited

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* 3. Which book are you recommended to study as part of Dive Leader training?

The Diving Manual

Dive Leading

Sport Diving

Seamanship: a guide for divers

Safety And Rescue For Divers

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* 4. Which of the following is recommended practice when making challenging or deeper dives which extend your experience?

Over-ride your personal limits

Get outside your comfort zone

Try out new equipment

Carry an independent backup gas supply

Dive solo

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* 5. Which of the following is a risk particularly associated with reef/wall diving? Please select all that apply.

Loss of buoyancy

Currents - up, down, or horizontal

Going deeper than intended

Entanglement and entrapment

Low visibility

Separation from buddy

Separation from surface cover

Getting cold

Disorientation

Increased DCI and narcosis risk

Reduced light

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* 6. Which of the following is a risk particularly associated with night diving? Please select all that apply.

Loss of buoyancy

Currents - up, down, or horizontal

Going deeper than intended

Entanglement and entrapment

Low visibility

Separation from buddy

Separation from surface cover

Getting cold

Disorientation

Increased DCI and narcosis risk

Reduced light

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* 7. Which of the following is a risk particularly associated with drift diving? Please select all that apply.

Loss of buoyancy

Currents - up, down or horizontal

Going deeper than intended

Entanglement and entrapment

Low visibility

Separation from buddy

Separation from surface cover

Getting cold

Disorientation

Increased DCI and narcosis risk

Reduced light

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* 8. Which of the following is a risk particularly associated with wreck diving? Please select all that apply.

Loss of buoyancy

Currents - up, down or horizontal

Going deeper than intended

Entanglement and entrapment

Low visibility

Separation from buddy

Separation from surface cover

Getting cold

Disorientation

Increased DCI and narcosis risk

Reduced light

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* 9. Which of the following is a risk particularly associated with deep diving? Please select all that apply.

Loss of buoyancy

Currents - up, down, or horizontal

Going deeper than intended

Entanglement and entrapment

Low visibility

Separation from buddy

Separation from surface cover

Getting cold

Disorientation

Increased DCI and narcosis risk

Reduced light

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* 10. Which of the following are recommended safeguards for reef/wall diving? Please select all that apply.

Collect good site information

Good buoyancy control

Use a distance line

Carry a knife or net cutter

Carry at least 2 lights

Use an SMB

Choose a relatively easy site with good visibility

Carry an independent back-up gas supply

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* 11. Which of the following are recommended as safeguards for wreck diving? Please select all that apply.

Collect good site information

Good buoyancy control

Use a distance line

Carry a knife or net cutter

Carry at least 2 lights

Use an SMB

Choose a relatively easy site with good visibility

Carry an independent back-up gas supply

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* 12. Which of the following are recommended as additional safeguards for no clear surface diving? Please select all that apply.

Collect good site information

Good buoyancy control

Use a distance line

Carry a knife or net cutter

Carry at least 2 lights

Use an SMB

Choose a relatively easy site with good visibility

Carry an independent back-up gas supply

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* 13. Which of the following are recommended as safeguards for drift diving? Please select all that apply.

Collect good site information

Good buoyancy control

Use a distance line

Carry a knife or net cutter

Carry at least 2 lights

Use an SMB

Choose a site with reasonable visibility

Carry an independent back-up gas supply

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* 14. Which of the following are recommended as safeguards for night diving? Please select all that apply.

Collect good site information

Good buoyancy control

Use a distance line

Carry a knife or net cutter

Carry at least 2 lights

Use an SMB

Choose a relatively easy site with good visibility

Carry an independent back-up gas supply

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* 15. Which of the following are recommended as safeguards for deep diving? Please select all that apply.

Avoid conditions that produce high task loading

Good buoyancy control

Use a distance line

'In practise' personal and equipment skills

Carry at least 2 lights

Use an SMB

Choose a relatively easy site with good visibility

Carry an independent back-up gas supply

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* 16. Which of the following must always be true for 'known' sites?

They are unaffected by weather conditions

They are unaffected by tides and currents

They are suitable for all levels of diver

Dive planning is not required

All of the above

None of the above

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* 17. Which of the following are recommended when leading a less experienced diver?

Always ask them for their expectations and concerns about the dive

Hurry them along if they are slow kitting up

Demonstrate good diving skills by entering and exiting the water without assistance

Terminate the dive if they show apprehension or nervousness

All of the above

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* 18. Which of the following should you do when leading an experienced diver?

Ensure the conditions and type of dive are right for your buddy's level of experience

Choose a very easy dive if diving with them for the first time

Plan to deploy all shared equipment, such as distance lines and DSMBs, yourself

Monitor their gas consumption closely

All of the above