BSAC Dive Leader Exam Questions &
Answers
What formal trg is there in the DL course - ANSWERS3 practical, 5 open water, 5 theory, theory
assessment
What acronym do we use for a de-brief? - ANSWERSREAP
What does REAP stand for - ANSWERSReview, encourage, assess, preview
What SDC is a prerequisite for DL - ANSWERSOxygen administration
What diving grade do you need to be to be a BSAC OWI - ANSWERSDL
What is the minimum number of dives to be a DL - ANSWERS60
3 techniques to assess the competence of a diver you've never dived with before - ANSWERSAsk
to see their logs, ask questions about where they've dived, watch them kitting up
Considerations when diving with an inexperienced diver - ANSWERSTheir limits, the conditions,
plan for large gas use, explain new equipment being used
Who needs to know the dive plan - ANSWERSDive manager and buddy
Techniques that can assist underwater navigation - ANSWERSPilotage, compass, depth, lines
, What should the DL monitor as well as their buddy - ANSWERSDepth, gas, nav, deco
3 considerations for self assessment - ANSWERSOwn limits, comfort zone, avoid complacency
5 factors that increase gas consumption - ANSWERSStress, cold, depth, exertion, emergency
situation
Hazards when wreck diving - ANSWERSGetting stuck, sharps, low vis, lines and nets
What is the rule of thumb for gas consumer at surface - ANSWERS25l/min
3 methods of calculating gas consumption - ANSWERSDive average, constant depth, gas
integrated computer
What is the calculation for surface gas consumption - ANSWERSGas used \ absolute pressure x
duration
2 advantages of using helium mix on a deeper dive - ANSWERSReduced chance of narcosis and
easier to breathe
Main hazard when drift diving - ANSWERSSeparation
How to increase safety of night dives - ANSWERSDive it in the day to plan, shelter & shallow,
good vis
How to increase safety of project dives - ANSWERSClear brief prior, dry run task, adhere to
diving drills
Answers
What formal trg is there in the DL course - ANSWERS3 practical, 5 open water, 5 theory, theory
assessment
What acronym do we use for a de-brief? - ANSWERSREAP
What does REAP stand for - ANSWERSReview, encourage, assess, preview
What SDC is a prerequisite for DL - ANSWERSOxygen administration
What diving grade do you need to be to be a BSAC OWI - ANSWERSDL
What is the minimum number of dives to be a DL - ANSWERS60
3 techniques to assess the competence of a diver you've never dived with before - ANSWERSAsk
to see their logs, ask questions about where they've dived, watch them kitting up
Considerations when diving with an inexperienced diver - ANSWERSTheir limits, the conditions,
plan for large gas use, explain new equipment being used
Who needs to know the dive plan - ANSWERSDive manager and buddy
Techniques that can assist underwater navigation - ANSWERSPilotage, compass, depth, lines
, What should the DL monitor as well as their buddy - ANSWERSDepth, gas, nav, deco
3 considerations for self assessment - ANSWERSOwn limits, comfort zone, avoid complacency
5 factors that increase gas consumption - ANSWERSStress, cold, depth, exertion, emergency
situation
Hazards when wreck diving - ANSWERSGetting stuck, sharps, low vis, lines and nets
What is the rule of thumb for gas consumer at surface - ANSWERS25l/min
3 methods of calculating gas consumption - ANSWERSDive average, constant depth, gas
integrated computer
What is the calculation for surface gas consumption - ANSWERSGas used \ absolute pressure x
duration
2 advantages of using helium mix on a deeper dive - ANSWERSReduced chance of narcosis and
easier to breathe
Main hazard when drift diving - ANSWERSSeparation
How to increase safety of night dives - ANSWERSDive it in the day to plan, shelter & shallow,
good vis
How to increase safety of project dives - ANSWERSClear brief prior, dry run task, adhere to
diving drills
