Ukdivers - Lesson plans

12. Regulator Retrieval

Key Points

Always breath out, relax, emphasise regulator clearing. Be ready with instructor’s octopus in case of difficulty. The sweep must be wide to capture regulator hose.

Introduction

Brief (SEEDS)

E - Explain what, why, how long, where.

E - Full kit.

S - Come up slowly in case of difficulty.

D - Keep close, pay attention, look carefully and repeat when prompted.

S - 'Up', 'down', 'you watch me', 'you repeat’,

Questions

Kit UP

Demonstrate, work in buddy pairs.

Buddy Check (BAR)

In buddy pairs.

Entry

Demonstrate, mimic and correct.

Teaching subject (good positioning, demonstrate, mimic and correct)

Shallow

Demonstrate removing regulator, refitting and clearing. (Emphasise taking breath, bubbles and purging).
Students repeat.
Demonstrate removing regulator at arms length, refitting and clearing.
Students repeat.
Demonstrate
1. Step 1 - take breath
2. Step 2 - remove and drop regulator.
3. Step 3 - breathe out slowly.
4. Step 4 - sweep back and out - touch outside of right thigh and base of tank
5. Step 5 - continue wide sweep, refit and clear.
6. Students repeat.

Deep

Repeat steps 1 - 5.

Exit

De-Kit

Debrief (REAP)

R - Review - key points.

E - Encourage.

A - Assess - give constructive feedback.

P - Progression - link to next session.

Questions