Commercial diving/Watermanship evaluation

Watermanship evaluation

 * Two alternative tests are available. The candidate may choose which alternative to attempt
 * This test should be done in benign water in swimming costume without buoyancy aids. Swim goggles. nose clip, swim cap or thin hood and/or half mask may be worn. If temperatures are too cold a heated pool may be used. The candidate should not be exposed to conditions which will cause failure due to hypothermia. (particularly for alternative b)
 * The entire test must be done without interruption or delay between items.
 * The test may be repeated as many times as may be necessary until successfully completed. Each attempt must start with item 1 and continue until all items are successfully completed in the listed order. An adequate break should be allowed between attempts.
 * This test should be successfully completed before the learner starts with in-water training. Variations from this point are at the discretion and responsibility of the course director and should be guided by considerations of health and safety of the learner.
 * These skills are prerequisites for diver training. The diving school is not obliged to teach swimming skills.