PADI Instructor Manual 2010 English

supplied by a buddy. Continue for at least one minute while swimming.

10. Ascend properly using an alternate air source and establish positive buoyancy at the surface.

11. Breathe effectively from a free-flowing regulator for at least 30 seconds.

12. Become neutrally buoyant underwater by pivoting on fin tips (or other point of contact, if appropriate), using both oral and low-pressure BCD inflation.

13. Ascend using the five-point method.

14. Remove, replace, adjust and secure the weight system at the surface in water too deep in which to stand, with minimal assistance (PADI Scuba Divers – remove only).

15. Simulate a controlled emergency swimming ascent by swimming horizontally for at least 9 metres/30 feet while emitting a continuous sound.

16. Hover using buoyancy control for at least 30 seconds, without kicking or sculling.

17. Swim without a mask for at least 15 metres/50 feet, then replace and clear the mask.

18. Remove, replace, adjust and secure the weight system.

• With weight belt – on the bottom in water too deep in which to stand.

• With weight integrated BCDs (or weight harness systems that require reassembly after weights are removed) – remove weights in shallow water.

19. Remove, replace, adjust and secure the scuba unit on the bottom in water too deep in which to stand, with minimal assistance.

20. Remove, replace, adjust and secure the scuba unit at the surface in water too deep in which to stand, with minimal assistance.

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