{"id":993,"date":"2017-11-30T15:57:34","date_gmt":"2017-11-30T23:57:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mlml.sjsu.edu\/diving\/?page_id=993"},"modified":"2022-09-15T14:20:37","modified_gmt":"2022-09-15T21:20:37","slug":"skills","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mlml.sjsu.edu\/diving\/skills\/","title":{"rendered":"Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"
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AAUS Swim Test <\/strong><\/h4>\n
Must pass on first day of class in the pool, no swim aids allowed<\/h6>\n
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1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0400 yards swim in under 12 minutes<\/p>\n

2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a025 yards underwater swim (** practice this under close supervision)<\/p>\n

3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a010 minutes tread water<\/p>\n

4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a025 yards swimmer transport<\/p>\n

5)\u00a0 \u00a0 30 sec breath-hold<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Skin Skills<\/strong><\/h4>\n
In pool, then ocean - with skin gear (mask, fins, snorkel, & weight belt)<\/h6>\n
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1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Weight belt removal and replacement (R&R), at surface and at depth \u2013 10\u2019<\/p>\n

2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Mask R&R<\/p>\n

3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Fins R&R<\/p>\n

4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Any 2 items R&R<\/p>\n

5)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Skin Rescue<\/p>\n

6)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a050 yards underwater on 3 breaths<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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SCUBA Skills <\/strong><\/h4>\n
In pool, then ocean - in full SCUBA gear<\/h6>\n
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\u201cPassing\u201d a skill means completing the objective safely, comfortably, and without instructor intervention.<\/span><\/p>\n

1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Removal and Recovery (R&R) of gear at surface and at depth \u2013 weight belt\/pouches,
\nBCD, mask, & regulator<\/p>\n

2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0BCD orally inflate, remove and replace power inflator (surface and at depth)<\/p>\n

3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Buddy breath 25 yards without mask as donor and recipient**<\/p>\n

4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Octopus breath 25 yards without mask as donor and recipient**<\/p>\n

5)\u00a0 \u00a0 SCUBA rescue**<\/p>\n

6)\u00a0 \u00a0 Self Rescue - CESA - Controlled Emergency Swimming Ascent, simulated buoyant ascent<\/p>\n

7)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Full UW gear exchange with buddy*<\/p>\n

8)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Full Gear Ditch and Don*<\/p>\n

9) 400 yards surface swim in full scuba gear, breathing on snorkel < 20 minutes<\/p>\n

* non-mandatory skill, conducted in pool only<\/p>\n

** These skills will be simulated or modified for COVID safety\/non-contact<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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