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1. like to purchase Activation Codes i D ve A GSomputer A Shopping DiveNav Store z D BCEE SYS d SUUNTO SS SCURA SCHOOLS INTER NATION AL D zue Dr select the Dive Computer for which you would Shopping DiveNav Store Peoderi Gy Dreri You cane mis Dipin 5 4 3 Digital Activation Codes vs Printed Activation Codes Cadel duction Codes wi be grrabed bo Pager Acciafies Coden eg be maisi io pou im 4 io ES dag D mam Ht Bie UP KT Ajd alerted Perodua o Ct dr beatcn Cotes and Paper Aciraton Codes n s tas ordet Poe ppa campie ing Eng frome fee When you reach the quantity selection page you will notice that the first line refers to DIGITAL ACTIVATION CODE DiveNav Activation Codes are available in 2 forms Digital and Printed Digital Activation Codes are easier to order you can order just one when you need it and easier to get the Digital Activation Code will be emailed to you shortly after you complete the transaction but it is your responsibility to then provide the Digital Activation Codes to your students print out the email and hand it over to your students or just forward the email to Rev 20110525 r1 SS 15 Suunto Cobra Computer Diver Unique Specialty Course INTRUCTOR MANUAL scuna SCHOOLS them Just make sure that you do NOT provide the same Activation Code to 2 different people otherwise one of them will be very disappointed because the code will not work2. EENHEETEN 6 2 2 4COURSE OVERVIEW EE D 223 IEN N KEEN D SE ENEE KE MN A KEE D EERSTEN 8 2 4 PRESENTATION WEEN 8 2 5 RECORD BEING EEN 8 3 OPENWAIER DIVE ee 9 Rei ECT EEN 9 SC MATERIALS tee 9 3 2 LSTUDENT ITEMS E 9 3 2 2 INSTRUCTOR ITEMS rrain a r ai a EAE adai 9 3 3 ORIENTATION WEE 9 AA LBRIEFING 0000 0 ccccecececccececececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeveeeeeeeeeeeneneueaeavaveveeereeeeeeeneneneaeaeavavevenevereeeneneneneaeanenenenes 9 5 5 2 OVERVIEW OF EsvtpcCists 9 5 5 5WATER CONDITIONS e 10 3 4 OPEN WATER EXERCISES 2 0ccceccceecceeceeeceeeceecceecceecceeccueceneceaeceeeeeeseneseuecenseenseeees 10 Fy WV PANINI EE 10 FJ OUP MENT CHECK ee ee ee 10 3 4 5 FREE DALO a 10 Tye EN DUS IN Ee 10 SF Me te ER Oh GO Oh Nu EE 10 SE EH e e CN 10 SEET eege 11 fe Po eV E E 11 3 5 OPEN WATER EVALUATION 22 02cccecccecccecceecceecceeceneceeceeeceeseceseeeseonseeeeeeeseneseneeens 11 3 5 1 COBRA POST DIVE PROCEDURES a iosionsannnenanrnonrnrn urru rraren r rrn rnrn n rA E AACE A EERE nAn Ennn nerra rrna 11 3 6 RECORD KEEPING 22 c c ceccceecceecceeceeeceeeceeeceeeceeccescenscensceuscenseeaseeeeeeneeeeeenssenseenseeees 11 3 6 1SSI TOTAL DIVELOG 0 ccc cceccecceceececeececuececuececuececueaecueaeceeaeseeaeseeneseeaeseeaeseseseeaeseeaesenaeaes 11 3 6 2DIVER TRAINING BrcCoRn nrn nr Arrana E EAEAP ADEDERE REEE AEn r nanenane 11 5 6 5SSI PROFESSIONAL DivElLoG 11 3 6 4GRADUATION CEREMONN 11 4 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
3. Printed Activation Codes are the preferred choice for large dive stores chains that include them in the dive computer box The Printed Activation Codes have the size of a business card have an UPC code printed on them are customized with your dive store name and have a minimum quantity requirement Mputgstrainingeom If you want we can also replace the default background image with an image of your choice but there is a one time set up fee for this OS105 s26a7 4 wwwWidiveco Depending on your location it could take between 5 to 15 days to receive the Printed Activation Codes Please note that each Activation Code is valid for 12 months since activation and could be used ONLY by ONE student 5 4 4 PayPal Review your cart and then proceed to PayPal to complete the transaction If you do not have a PayPal account you can use a credit card to pay for the activation codes once you reach the PayPal page just click on the link pay with credit card and PayPal will take care of it for you 5 5 STORE CERTIFICATE CODES J SE EES rn Store Certificate Codes allow students to EE E obtain the Certificate of Completion by redeeming the code Goen Each Store Certificate Code is a unique string of 9 alphanumeric digits and could be used only once and only by one student To order Store Certificate Codes just click on the Certificate Codes button son select amount of Store Certificate ae Ee Codes
4. Paperwork From a customer service standpoint it is recommended the paperwork be completed prior to or at the beginning of the first session Training record a Personal Information b Statement of understanding Rev 20110525 r1 Aaf 7 Suunto Cobra Computer Diver Unique Specialty Course INTRUCTOR MANUAL scuna scHOOLS Release of Liability Assumption of Risk form SSI Standards require this form be completed before the student participates in any water session It is recommended that the Risk Awareness DVD Part 3 be viewed by the student prior to signing the form Medical History form SSI Standards require this form be completed and reviewed before the student participates in any water session Refer to the SSI General Training Standards for details 2 2 4 Course Overview Tell the class how you will run the course what they can expect from you what you expect from them and what they will learn The academic portion of this course is performed independently by student by taking the Suunto Cobra Online Class available at DiveComputerTraining com Student must complete such online class and obtain the Certificate of Completion from DiveComputerTraining com see sample in Section 4 Student can enroll in the Suunto Cobra Online Class independently or by obtaining an Activation Code from the dive store or from the Instructor It is recommended that dive store or Instructor provides to student an Activation Code to allow student to
5. scuaa scHoois INSTRUCTIONS FOR STUDENT 6 1 OVERVIEW As indicated in section 2 2 4 students must independently perform the academic portion of this course by taking the Suunto Cobra online class available at DiveComputerTraining com and must provide to Instructor the Certificate of Completion Student may enrol in the Cobra online class either by purchasing it directly or by obtaining an Activation Code from the dive retailer In the same way student may purchase directly the Certificate of Completion or redeem it using a Store Certificate Code obtained from his her local dive retailer In this section you can find instructions for students on how to enrol in the Suunto Cobra online class and on how to request and obtain the Certificate of Completion 6 2 REGISTER WITH DIVECOMPUTERTRAINING COM KA o Before a student can enrol in the Cobra Ze online class he she must first register with the DiveComputerTraining com service by GC 6 3 SELECT CLASS TYPE Dive ie Once the registration is completed student must log in at DiveComputerTraining com and then click iver on the Classes link on the main navigation bar and on then click on the Dive Computer Classes button wn HRR fa LS BD tet Core BH ee 6 4 SELECT MANUFACTURER Dive gt Once Student should click on the Suunto logo ioe jr Dive Computer Ciasses www divecomputertraining com i Rev 20110525 r1 18 Suunto Cobra Computer Diver Uniq
6. you would like to order SL aT Shopping DiveNay Store uber Dapitan Cart Dheck Sul grr Dearripiion L Gong Code to ihip Certbrete ef Complet Note that the Store Certificate Codes are as Add Seier Products to Cari ARRA KEE DIGITAL ONLY This means that they will be Dijital Aces Codes Will be oT D gong po Compe The r rz aCHke e Paper Activation Cobes w ba madd a p a Sto 13 day emailed to you shortly after you complete the KO transaction and it is your responsibility to provide the Store Certificate Codes to your students print out the email and hand it over to your students or just forward the email to them Just make sure that you do NOT provide the same Store Certificate Code to 2 different people otherwise one of them will be very disappointed because the store certificate code will not work Rev 20110525 r1 16 Suunto Cobra Computer Diver Unique Specialty Course INTRUCTOR MANUAL SS INTER NATION AL Please note that each Store Certificate Code could be used ONLY ONCE and ONLY by ONE student 5 5 2 PayPal Review your cart and then proceed to PayPal to complete the transaction If you do not have a PayPal account you can use a credit card to pay for the activation codes once you reach the PayPal page just click on the link pay with credit card and PayPal will take care of it for you Rev 20110525 r1 SS 17 Suunto Cobra Computer Diver Unique Specialty Course INTRUCTOR MANUAL
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8. Af Suunto Cobra Computer Diver Unique Specialty Course INTRUCTOR MANUAL scuna SCHOOLS SCUBA SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL Suunto Cobra Computer Diver INSTRUCTOR MANUAL PUBLISHED BY SS SCUBA SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL www diveSSI com All rights reserved throughout the world No part of this publication maybe reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the publisher Rev 20110525 r1 2 Suunto Cobra Computer Diver Unique Specialty Course INTRUCTOR MANUAL BA SCHO 1T WELCOME cii 4 1 1 INSTRUCTOR PREREQUISITES 0 00 ccccceeceecceeceeceeeceecceceeeceeceeseeecceseeseeeseneeeeseeseees 4 1 2 HOW TO TEACH THIS PROGRAM o c ccceccceecceeceeeceeeceeeceesceeeceescesceescenseeeseeeseeeeeees 4 1 2 LPROPER KNOWLEDGE ccccccececececcccececeeccececcaeececeneaeeceneneaceseneaeecaceneasaceneaeacetanearenaseneanaces 4 EZ POPE SKILLS E 4 1 2 5PROPER EQUIPMENT reene Ee ee tee eet Eege eg Eege 4 1 2 4PROPER EXPERIENCE ccccecececeecececececececececeeeenenenenecenenecececeeeeaeaeaeneneseseneneseceseteeaenenenenenens 4 1 2 5DIVER DIAMOND DIALOGUES AND WORksHObs 4 1 3 RECORD KEEPING EEN 5 2 ACADEMIC SESSION ee ee ee re eee 6 2 1 OBJECTIVE EEN 6 2 1 LLEARNING OBJECTIVES arin oaae ee eee a 6 2 2 INTRODUCTION EE 6 ALIWE CL 8 1 EE 6 2 2 2 PERSONAL INTRODUCTION E 6
9. address to which the certificate will be email are both correct If student has received a Store Certificate Code from the dive store then he she should click on the Redeem Certificate Using Store Code button Note that the Store Certificate Code is a DIFFERENT code than the class Activation Code the class Activation Code is a 16 digits alphanumeric string while the Store Certificate Code has only 9 digits Rev 20110525 r1 SS 20 Suunto Cobra Computer Diver Unique Specialty Course INTRUCTOR MANUAL scun scHOOLS 6 8 3 Receive Certificate of Completion Certificate of Completion This is to certify that opment portion of the Computer Diver Unique Specialty Course You have not yet completed this Specialty Course ining you must perform the Open Water Dive portion of this course with a qualifed Instructor Certificate ID 9208276103 Date 15 11 2010 BERD HDRES ODRERE EH CHBR ERED eee INTERNATIONAL Once student has ordered the Certificate of Completion either by purchasing it or using a Store Certificate Code such certificate of completion will be emailed to the student Student should then provide a copy of the Certificate of Completion to his her instructor Rev 20110525 r1
10. aining 3 Communicate No Deco Time 4 Communicate Tank Pressure 5 Communicate Dive Time 6 Communicate level of Consumed Bottom Time Rev 20110525 r1 10 Af Suunto Cobra Computer Diver Unique Specialty Course INTRUCTOR MANUAL seuna scHooLS INTER A ATIOMAL 7 Communicate Water Temperature 8 Communicate that the Maximum Depth has been achieved upon triggering the Cobra Max Depth Alarm 9 Communicate that the turnaround time has been achieved upon triggering the Cobra Dive Time Alarm 10 Dive for fun and pleasure 11 Safe Ascent to the Safety Stop depth monitoring the Cobra Ascent Rate Indicator 12 While performing the Safety Stop communicate stop countdown timer 3 3 3 Water Conditions 3 4 3 4 1 3 4 2 3 4 3 3 4 4 3 4 5 3 4 6 Discuss and assess water conditions such as surf current water temperature and visibility Discuss interesting marine life and site topography OPEN WATER EXERCISES Dive Planning Verify that the divers have a dive plan and check to see they adequately address each of the following topics 1 Goal of dive Minimum air limits Maximum depth and bottom time Environmental conditions Equipment Communications Entry and exit procedures Descent and ascent procedures Hazardous situations a Lost buddy b Out of air 0 ONAN KO HD Equipment Check After planning the dive everyone should focus on their equipment All buddy teams should check each other s e
11. anization of the class allows student to directly access a specific section for easier reference Also it is recommended that while taking the class the student should consult the Cobra User Guide and be in possession of the Cobra dive computer for direct reference and practice Rev 20110525 r1 19 Suunto Cobra Computer Diver Unique Specialty Course INTRUCTOR MANUAL SS ER NATION AL 6 8 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION 6 8 1 Request Certificate of Completion DES vr Upon completing the final test accepting the D mar Get Liability Release and after reviewing the Closing Recommendations section the student will be shown the Specialty Screen in which he she may choose to request the Certificate of Class Ceeccen Specialty Course l S cinemas Completion to do so student should click on the Vou welll ba abie bo review Ghee dass for tI monde snor ie enrolment date Request Certificate of Completion button Let ua know what yoa rink So thie daag Got a commend on ine Coren tor Tha wahie clas balls Poe regui Tiai of he freeads Ceereioprient portion ol Pe otra HEHHEHE 6 8 2 Order Certificate of Completion Student may obtain the Certificate of Completion either by purchasing it directly or by using a Store Certificate Code a Sage Ca Before ordering the Certificate of Ech EE D gent Hee Completion student should verify that the name that will be printed on the certificate and that the email
12. ba oivorisaornior 2 et the Scuba Shop option and fill in the S your Username and Password ENTER DIVE STORE Once you have completed the registration go a back to the main page and log in using your Username and Password As a dive store you will Dee be able to access DiveNav s online store by clicking Ganzt A N a on the STORE button IC asgsgsgsgs d Dye P Permar A TE sbritdad ci A A d EZ e e SEET Gun Shopping Once inside the online store you will EN DiveNav Store be able to purchase both the Activation Codes and the Store Certificate Codes e KKK Fir at Laser CR E Greg RA Find dive D p Find a dinar fi piade r Fie Bud Rev 20110525 r1 14 Suunto Cobra Computer Diver Unique Specialty Course INTRUCTOR MANUAL 5 4 ACTIVATION CODES FOR ONLINE CLASSES To purchase Activation Codes for online classes click on the Activation Codes button 5 4 1 Select Manufacturer Then click on the Suunto logo 5 4 2 Select Product and Quantity DVE A Ee Shopping DiveNav Store ARARA Be ze ZA ve Go My Home D9 h S Edit profe e Ca ser CP E Gekko t E My messages gt My dive log A Find dive bud 3 HetO2 Find a dive in Findadive st CO sar Ra invite a Buddy A wy Referrals Je My Garage amp Zoo my Ram My Trinket Select Dve Computer s af a ZE and decide how many Activation Codes you would like to purchase
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14. cialty Course You have not yet completed this Specialty Course ining you must perform the Open Water Dive portion of this course with a qualifed Instructor Certificate ID 9208276103 Date 15 11 2010 Rev 20110525 r1 5 2 5 3 SS Suunto Cobra Computer Diver Unique Specialty Course INTRUCTOR MANUAL scuna scHoois INSTRUCTIONS FOR DIVE RETAILERS OVERVIEW As indicated in section 2 2 4 students must independently perform the academic portion of this course by taking the Suunto Cobra online class available at DiveComputerTraining com and must provide to Instructor the Certificate of Completion Student may enrol in the Cobra online class either by purchasing it directly or by obtaining an Activation Code from the dive retailer In the same way student may purchase directly the Certificate of Completion or redeem it using a Store Certificate Code obtained from his her local dive retailer It is recommended that the dive retailer includes in the cost of this course both the Activation Code and the Store Certificate Code In this section you can find instructions on how a dive store can obtain both types of codes REGISTER WITH DIVECOMPUTERTRAINING COM Before a dive retailer can order the codes it must first register with the DiveComputerTraining com service as a Scuba Shop to do so just go to http www divecomputertraining com and i Dive e vopna S click on the REGISTER button then select beu
15. ds Instructor Slate Accident Management Plan Ascent Line Oxygen Unit First Aid Kit Extra Set of Student Equipment ORIENTATION Briefing eo SS Evaluate the conditions of the dive site discuss proper entry and exit techniques and review dive plan Assign buddy teams according to ability and remind them to familiarize themselves with their buddies equipment By the end of the open water dive student divers will be able to a Set the Suunto Cobra Dive Computer for a no deco dive using Air b Plan a no deco air dive using the Suunto Cobra Dive Computer c Demonstrate proper use of the Suunto Cobra Dive Computer by communicating while diving several key dive indicators d Demonstrate proper use of the Suunto Cobra Dive Computer safety stop feature e Demonstrate proper understanding of the Suunto Cobra Dive Computer log book Overview of Exercises Before diving students should demonstrate proper knowledge of the Suunto Cobra Dive Computer by describing the key indicators of the Cobra and properly use it by a Set Model to Air b Set proper measurement system c Set Maximum Depth Alarm to the planned maximum depth for the dive d Set Dive Time Alarm for the planned turnaround time for dive e Access the Cobra Dive Planner f Identify the No Deco Time based on planned depth for the dive While diving student will demonstrate proper use of the Suunto Cobra Dive Computer by 1 Communicate Current Depth 2 Communicate Air time Rem
16. e an integral part of every scuba diver s gear set In fact it is hard to imagine a diver choosing not to use a dive computer today Dive computers have become more reliable and much more sophisticated than they were twenty five years ago but have divers kept up with the technological advances in today s dive computers SSI advocates the use of dive computers in their training programs and Suunto in full support of this initiative has partnered with DiveNav to develop multimedia material that facilitates the education of divers planning to use Suunto Dive Computers in their scuba activities The Suunto Cobra is an air integrated console mounted dive computer that combines versatile features with a user friendly design The Cobra monitors and displays tank pressure tracks rate of air consumption and continuously calculates the remaining air time The Cobra features the Suunto Reduce Gradient Bubble Model which is an unique algorithm for predicting both dissolved and free gas in the blood and tissues of divers The Cobra has three buttons audible alarms user replaceable battery and the ability to download dive profiles Now by integrating the multimedia material developed by DiveNav into this Specialty SSI offers you the Specialty Instructor a tool to further the education of your students Learning Objectives By the end of the Academic Session student divers will be able to o Describe the key indicators on the Suunto Cobra di
17. enroll in the Suunto Cobra Online Class and a Store Certificate Code so student can obtain the Certificate of Completion See Section 5 for detailed instructions on how a dive store can provide to student both the Activation Code and the Store Certificate Code See Section 6 for detailed student instructions on how to enroll in the Suunto Cobra Online Class and on how to obtain the Certificate of Completion of the academic portion of this course a Payment Policies Let people know what is included what is not and how much it will cost Course cost To be defined by Dive Store Instructor The course cost has four components Academics costs covers enrolment in the Suunto Cobra Online Class MSRP 6 48 Student can enroll in the online class either by purchasing the online class directly at DiveComputerTraining com or by using an Activation Code It is recommended that dive store or Instructor provides to student an Activation Code to allow student to enroll in the Suunto Cobra Online Class See Section 5 for detailed dive store instructions on how to obtain Activation Codes See Section 6 for detailed student instructions on how to enrol in the Suunto Cobra Online Class Certification of Completion cost MRSP 5 00 Student can obtain the Certificate of Completion either by purchasing it directly or by redeeming it using the Store Certificate Code See Section 5 for detailed dive store instructions on how to obtain Store Certifica
18. m each academic session into a group discussion or field trip Example during field trips use the showroom floor interactive classroom to let the students teach you what they have learned and how the equipment is related to their safety and enjoyment in the underwater world This is a fun way for students to gain knowledge and for you to teach It s important that you use these Diamond Dialogues and Workshops to create and discuss real word diving scenarios involving the specific equipment equipment configuration and usage RECORD KEEPING Before any diver enters the water the Statement of Understanding Waiver Release form medical release and personal information section must be completed and signed After each session be sure to sign off the logbook Instructor Note Minimizing liability and following SSI Standards means showing the Risk Awareness DVD Part 3 before all SSI Specialties Medical A medical statement is required before any in water training Waivers To cover you in the unlikely event of an incident have all students sign an activity waiver for pool open water and store sponsored trips Rev 20110525 r1 6 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 Af Suunto Cobra Computer Diver Unique Specialty Course INTRUCTOR MANUAL scun scHOOLS ACADEMIC SESSION OBJECTIVE The purpose of this Specialty is to educate scuba divers on the proper use of the Suunto Cobra Dive Computer Dive computers ar
19. n 3 3 2 f d Discuss cleaning and maintenance procedures for the Cobra dive computer 3 6 RECORD KEEPING 3 6 1 SSI Total DiveLog Have each diver fill in the appropriate log page You will sign each one This is extremely important as logged dives count toward gaining the Specialty Advanced Diver and Master Diver ratings 3 6 2 Diver Training Record Fill in the appropriate sections in the folder with each diver s signature date and your signature and comments 3 6 3 SSI Professional DiveLog After completing all open water training and record keeping requirements record the course on the Certification Sign Off page in your Professional DiveLog Specialty Course students are worth one Experience Point each for academic pool and open water dives Experience Points count toward Century Gold 500 Platinum 1000 and Platinum Pro 5000 Instructor recognition ratings 3 6 4 Graduation Ceremony Now is the time to reward them with their diploma and the Suunto Cobra Computer Diver Specialty Card Remember Specialty training should be an event not a chore make them proud Rev 20110525 r1 SS 12 Suunto Cobra Computer Diver Unique Specialty Course INTRUCTOR MANUAL scuna sc CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION Here a sample of the Certificate of Completion that student must obtain from DiveComputerTraining com SE Certificate of Completion This i is to Ser that N Vi lopment Bortion of the a Computer Diver Unique Spe
20. ould request such certificate from DiveComputerTraining com Instructor must include such Certificate of Completion in the Diver Record Folder As an Instructor you can verify the Certificate of Completion at http www divecomputertraining com membercheck php by entering the Certificate ID number printed on the certificate See Section 4 for a sample of the Certificate of Completion and Section 6 for student instructions on how to enroll in the Cobra Online Class and obtain the Certification of Completion Rev 20110525 r1 9 3 2 3 2 1 3 2 2 3 3 3 3 1 3 3 2 Af Suunto Cobra Computer Diver Unique Specialty Course INTRUCTOR MANUAL scuna scHODis OPEN WATER DIVE OBJECTIVE The main objective of the Open Water Dive is to have the students practice using the Cobra dive computer Your responsibility is to make sure all the skills are properly executed while allowing students utilize the training under your supervision In this way the divers apply the training under controlled conditions in preparation for diving on their own after the course MATERIALS Student Items 1 Personal items swimsuit and towel 2 Equipment Total Diving System including the Suunto Cobra Dive Computer 3 SSI Total DiveLog Instructor Items 1 Personal items swimsuit and towel Equipment Total Diving System including the Suunto Cobra Dive Computer SSI Suunto Cobra Computer Diver Instructor Manual this document Diver Training Recor
21. plete online the academic portion of this class by taking the Suunto Cobra Online Class and obtain from DiveComputerTraining com the certificate of completion and 2 Apply directly to SSI by submitting a copy of the Suunto Cobra Computer Diver INSTRUCTOR MANUAL this document b copy of the certification of completion for the academic portion of this class and c SSI Specialty Instructor Verification Form See Section 6 for detailed instructions on how to enroll in the Suunto Cobra Online Class and on how to obtain the Certificate of Completion of the academic portion of this course HOW TO TEACH THIS PROGRAM When teaching any SSI Program it is important to focus on the four key ingredients of becoming a successful diver The SSI Diver Diamond was initially introduced to divers during their open water training Be sure to reinforce the same philosophy during this specialty course Proper Knowledge As in all SSI Training Programs knowledge is power and replaces fears and fantasies with correct information As the SSI Dive Professional you will teach divers the specific knowledge related to the Suunto Cobra I aN Computer Diver Specialty d A Proper Skills f E ID TN Repetition is the mother of all skills As the SSI Dive Lay 4 Ww Professional you will teach the specific skills and techniques A gt DIVER A needed to conduct dives in a more challenging environment d S Traian SEN h L AMON ef Proper Equipment KK AEI Ai The safest wa
22. quipment thoroughly Also it is a good time to check and set up all special equipment 1 Check that their Total Diving System is functioning properly 2 Check that each diver has activated his her Cobra dive computer Free Descent Divers should perform a free descent in buddy teams and you should stay closest to the least capable buddy team Emphasize good descent techniques such as staying together controlling buoyancy monitoring the Cobra dive computer and watching the rate of descent Adjustment After reaching the intended depth and or goal of the dive allow everyone to get comfortable before finishing the dive exercises Take note of those who are cold or are struggling with a piece of equipment Look for obvious signs of stress and take care of problems Buoyancy Control When everyone is comfortable check their buoyancy because proper buoyancy is a sign of a comfortable diver Uncomfortable divers may experience problems later in the dive Watch for divers with lots of air in their BC they are over weighted People who are uncoordinated may simply be poor divers Before continuing the dive make sure everyone is neutrally buoyant and comfortable to your satisfaction Exercises While diving student must demonstrate proper use of the Suunto Cobra Dive Computer by 1 Communicate Current Depth 2 Communicate Air time Remaining 3 Communicate No Deco Time Rev 20110525 r1 Af 11 Suunto Cobra Computer Dive
23. r Unique Specialty Course INTRUCTOR MANUAL scuna SCHOOLS 4 Communicate Tank Pressure 5 Communicate Dive Time 6 Communicate level of Consumed Bottom Time 7 Communicate Water Temperature 8 Communicate that the Maximum Depth has been achieved upon triggering the Cobra Max Depth Alarm Communicate that the turnaround time has been achieved upon triggering the Cobra Dive Time Alarm Kei 3 4 7 Ascent When the maximum bottom time arrives or when someone reaches the minimum air pressure gather the group and prepare for ascent Divers should perform a safe ascent to the Safety Stop depth monitoring the Cobra Ascent Rate Indicator 3 4 8 Safety Stop When the safety stop depth is reached stop for the time indicated by the Cobra dive computer While performing the Safety Stop divers should communicate the stop countdown timer shown by the Cobra dive computer 3 5 OPEN WATER EVALUATION After the dive discuss how the exercises went Let the divers know where they did well and where they need more work This will help determine skill and comfort level 4 5 1 Cobra Post Dive Procedures After the equipment has been disassembled and students are dry and warm have students review the Cobra post dive features a Review the No Fly Desaturation Time indicator b Review all data screens of logbook for dive just completed c Plan a second dive at the same depth as the previous dive note if the new No Deco Time differs from the one i
24. rtual dive with the Cobra first using air then with Nitrox It also covers decompression situations and reviews how the Cobra responds to those potentially dangerous situations such as ascending too fast or going too deep that a student might encounter while diving The Cobra Online Class is available to the student for 12 months since enrollment and could also be used as an online multimedia User Manual that can be consulted from anywhere around the world To complete the online class student should view all videos answer all quizzes pass the final test accept the Liability Release and review the Closing Recommendations section The class is organized based on progressive learning and as such the student is recommended to take the online class following the modules and sections in sequence At the same time the interactive organization of the class allows student to directly access a specific section for easier reference Also it is recommended that while taking the class the student should consult the Cobra User Guide and be in possession of the Cobra dive computer for direct reference and practice RECORD KEEPING Upon completion of the Suunto Cobra online class the student must obtain from DiveComputerTraining com the Certificate of Completion of the academic portion of this course and provide a copy to the Instructor Student must provide Certificate of Completion of the academic portion of this course Student sh
25. te Codes See Section 6 for detailed student instructions on how to obtain the Certificate of Completion OW dive cost to be defined by Dive Store Instructor SSI Specialty Card cost SSI standard cost for specialty cards b Title and Subject of Academic Session Fundamentals of Suunto Cobra Computer Diver including equipment skills and techniques c Open Water Session 1 Date s 2 Time s 3 Location s 2 3 MATERIALS 2 3 1 Student Items 1 Personal Computer with browser and Internet connection broadband recommended to access the Suunto Cobra Online Class 2 Suunto Cobra Dive Computer 3 Suunto Cobra Personal Dive Computer User Guide Rev 20110525 r1 2 3 2 2 4 2 5 8 Suunto Cobra Computer Diver Unique Specialty Course INTRUCTOR MANUAL SS Instructor Items 1 SSI Suunto Cobra Computer Diver Instructor Manual this document 2 Suunto Cobra Dive Computer 3 Suunto Cobra Dive Computer User Guide 4 Diver Record Folder PRESENTATION The academic portion of this course is performed independently by student by taking the Suunto Cobra Online Class available at DiveComputerTraining com The Suunto Cobra Online Class is an easy to navigate structured class with 10 modules 36 sections several quizzes and a final test Each section contains a professionally Dive made effective video with accompanying NEE ech E notes The class shows how to program the Cobra then takes the student for a vi
26. ue Specialty Course INTRUCTOR MANUAL SS TERNATIONAL 6 5 SELECT DIVE COMPUTER AND START CLASS d Dive ke eae A Then student should click on the icon of the Suunto Cobra a Dive Computer E oe g amp 1 7 A 3 ei e P 6 6 ENROL IN CLASS The first few sections of every Online SE a D mar Bi Class are free and everyone can see them But at a certain point the website will ask student to enrol in class A student can enrol in a class either by ES e e purchasing it directly or by using an ee SR Activation Code provided by the dive store If student has received an Activation Code from the dive store then student should click on the Use Activation Code button 6 6 1 Enter Activation Code SM ni If student has an Activation Code then should enter it in reat mas the required spaces and press the GO button to continue with the class Remember that the Activation Code is valid for 12 months since activation and could be used only by one person Tass SSSSS 6 7 TAKE ONLINE CLASS To complete the online class student should view all videos answer all quizzes pass the final test accept the Liability Release and review the Closing Recommendations section The class is organized based on progressive learning and as such the student is recommended to take the class following the modules and sections in sequence At the same time the interactive org
27. ve computer Describe the 2 bar graphs of the Suunto Cobra dive computer Demonstrate how to set the Suunto Cobra dive computer for an air non deco dive Demonstrate how to set the audible alarm of the Suunto Cobra dive computer Demonstrate how to plan a non deco dive using the Suunto Cobra dive computer Describe the normal mode dive screens of the Suunto Cobra dive computer Demonstrate how to review a dive in the Suunto Cobra dive computer log book Describe the safety stop feature of the Suunto Cobra dive computer Describe the nitrox mode dive screens of the Suunto Cobra dive computer Describe how the Suunto Cobra dive computer reacts to a fast ascent Describe the deco mode dive screens of the Suunto Cobra dive computer Describe the deco procedures of the Suunto Cobra dive computer Describe the audible alarm of the Suunto Cobra dive computer Describe cleaning and maintenance procedures for the Suunto Cobra dive computer 0Oo0o0o0000000O0OOO O INTRODUCTION Welcome The beginning of the classroom academic session is important Try to establish a classroom mood of fun and enthusiasm Help break the ice and put everyone at ease Personal Introduction Tell the class something about yourself your experience in diving with the Suunto Cobra Computer Let them introduce themselves and tell a little about their diving background and what their goals are At this point you will begin to find out how to tailor the course to the class needs
28. y for students to dive is in their own personally NS KSE N fitted high quality Total Diving System SZ ki S 4 S Proper Experience K di A Gaining the knowledge skills and equipment for diving with the Suunto Cobra Computer is only one part of the journey Going d diving is the only way students can gain the actual experience needed to feel completely comfortable and confident with all the equipment and in the environmental conditions that all divers will experience Diver Diamond Dialogues and Workshops For your students to become divers and not just learn to dive classes should be taught using the Diver Diamond Dialogue and Workshop approach Each workshop is designed to help facilitate a dialogue between you and your students Your role as an educator is to teach safe scuba and create need Using this method allows you to focus the program on the four ingredients of the Diver Diamond proper knowledge proper skills proper equipment and proper experience as well as how each relates to the specific Specialty program Rev 20110525 r1 1 3 5 Af Suunto Cobra Computer Diver Unique Specialty Course INTRUCTOR MANUAL scuna scHODis The most important thing to remember is that people don t sign up for classes because they want to go back to school or listen to you lecture What they want is for their training to be informative adventurous and fun The Diamond Dialogues and Workshops are designed to transfor
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