PADI Divemaster & IDC Skill Circuit - Neutrally buoyant

We have put together the PADI IDC Skill Circuit video for the revised PADI IDC Course. This is aimed mainly towards Divemaster and Instructor candidates, but also for divers who would like to improve their skill technique whilst being neutrally buoyant ( ➡️ environmentally responsible role models). Having been teaching for over 8 years (mainly in the Philippines), we are calling out for dive professionals to focus on teaching students with conservation in mind. We want to help sustain the health & beauty, not only around the Philippine archipelago, but worldwide.

There are many variations of these skills, and depending on equipment/gear configuration, these techniques may alter slightly. (Plus, you may have your own personal style of demonstrating, which is also great!). A wing BCD is used in these skill demos, a more recently popular choice of BCD (and great for trim!), however you can still follow along using a recreational BCD.

Due to the current global situation regarding COVID-19, we have added a few tips that may help with reducing risk of transmission. This is all very recent and I’m sure there will be more changes in the future.

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Performance Requirements (PR) are stated at the beginning of each skill in the video.

Skills include:
0:00 Skills Circuit
0:10 1. Equipment assembly, adjustment, preparation, donning and disassembly
6:20 2. Pre-dive safety check
9:29 3. Deep water entry
10:51 4. Buoyancy check at surface
12:31 5. Snorkel-regulator/regulator-snorkel exchange
14:22 6. Five-point descent
16:01 7. Regulator recovery and clearing
17:34 8. Mask removal, replacement and clearing
19:32 9. Air depletion exercise and alternate air source use
21:17 10. Alternate air source assisted ascent
22:03 11. Free-flowing regulator breathing
23:28 12. Neutral buoyancy
25:03 13. Five-point ascent
26:27 14. Controlled emergency swimming ascent (CESA)
27:39 15. Neutral buoyancy- Hover
29:45 16. No mask swim
32:16 17. Weight system removal and replacement -UW
35:09 18. Scuba kit removal and replacement - UW
37:59 19. Scuba kit removal and replacement at the Surface
40:59 20. Weight system removal and replacement at the Surface
43:51 21. Surface Dive whilst Skin diving- Clear Snorkel Using Blast Method
44:52 22. Disconnect Low Pressure Inflator Hose
45:36 23. Loose cylinder band
46:46 24. Emergency Weight Drop

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🌊🐠🌏 Environmental Ambassadors:
As dive instructors, we have such a huge influence on divers, whether it's starting out as a new diver or becoming a dive professional. It is our responsibility to teach and mentor our students to become environmental ambassadors to help educate and advise others on the importance of our oceans and the beauty we so fortunately get the chance to see. We are there to provide you with the confidence and knowledge you need to stand up for safe and responsible diving, and to share this environmental awareness while continuously respecting your surroundings under the surface.

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A big thank you to our neighbour for letting us use his pool during quarantine - Super shallow but a fun challenge, just make sure to meet depth performance requirements when doing these skills for real.

If you have any questions or looking for any info regarding the video please don’t hesitate to get in contact with us at:
  / aoibheanngm  
  / raffycasinares  

Dive responsibly and safely,
Kindest regards,

Aoibheann & Raffy

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Skill demos by:
Aoibheann Gillespie-Mules (PADI Master Instructor) 🇮🇪
Raffy Casiñares (PADI Specialty Instructor) 🇵🇭

Filmed by: Raffy Casiñares
Edited by: Aoibheann Gillespie-Mules
Camera: GOPRO Hero 7
Location: Philippines

Music: 
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