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SC001Introduction to Scuba Diving

Your first look beneath the surface: how scuba diving works, what the equipment does and what learning to dive involves.

8 lessons About 5 hours of study Free
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What you will learn

  • Explain in simple terms how scuba diving works
  • Name the main pieces of scuba equipment and what each does
  • Describe the safety habits every diver follows
  • Know which skills must be learned in the water with an instructor

Syllabus

  1. 1The underwater world30 min
  2. 2How scuba diving works35 min
  3. 3Your equipment at a glance35 min
  4. 4Your body underwater35 min
  5. 5Pressure and breathing basics35 min
  6. 6Buddies and communication30 min
  7. 7Environment and marine life awareness35 min
  8. 8Learning to dive: your next steps30 min
  9. Final exam25 questions · pass mark 80%

How each lesson works

  1. 1IntroductionWhat the lesson covers and why it matters.
  2. 2WatchA short video lesson.
  3. 3LearnThe explanation, with diagrams and worked examples.
  4. 4ExplorePlay with an interactive tool to see the idea in action.
  5. 5ApplyA short real-world scenario.
  6. 6CheckQuestions with instant explanations.
  7. 7SummaryKey points and notes to download.