17. Pilotage
| Key Points |
Take slates and pencil to map out the terrain.
Note the depths at key locations, might require markers (weights
with floats to peg out). Can follow terrain rather than use compass
points, frequently returning to shot line. |
Introduction
Brief (SEEDS)
E - Explain what, why, how long, where - map out the
terrain, e.g.’ wreck site.
E - Full kit. compass. slate and pencil, markers.
S - Come up slowly in case of difficulty. always be aware of
where the shot line is.
D - Keep close, pay attention, look carefully and repeat when
prompted.
S - 'Up', 'down', 'you watch me', 'you repeat’, ‘remember this’.
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)
On Descent |
- Look around, get orientated
- Ask buddy to repeat
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Deep
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- Drop any markers at shot base, note position on slate
and record depth, Student to repeat.
- Identify North and face that way, mark North and shore on slate
- Mark direction of sand ripples. Students repeat.
- Look around and draw area immediately around shot (include
shot), use dark areas to mark wreckage etc.
- Ask buddy to repeat on their slate
- Head north for a few meters (depending on visibility) and chart
terrain and other items. Use marker if required
- Head East and repeat
- Head South and repeat
- Head West and repeat
- If time widen area using markers as applicable.
- Recover equipment and ascend
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Exit
De-Kit
Debrief (REAP)
R - Review - key points.
E - Encourage.
A - Assess - give constructive feedback.
P - Progression - link to next session.
Questions
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