RECREATIONAL 1 (REC 1)
UTD Recreational Diver 1 (Rec 1) course is the first in a series of entry level classes designed to teach non-certified divers the wonders of diving. UTD’s Rec 1 class builds a solid diving platform using the law of primacy as the greatest teaching tool.
This class is designed to prepare divers for recreational diving using proper equipment, diving techniques and safety procedures by introducing basic scuba diving theory, knowledge, equipment configuration, dive skills and emergency procedures, allowing each student to see the big picture while they learn to think in the water.
Recreational 1 Diver training focuses on introducing brand new divers to the in-water skills similar to that of Essentials of Recreational Diving. This will include problem identification and resolution, which builds the basis for the beginning diver to practice, and then continuing on to progressively more challenging diving. In this class, students will be trained in the use of single tanks/cylinders and in the potential failure problems associated with them.
UTD’s Rec focuses on the fun of underwater exploration while teaching safe diving practices and solid foundational skills while also emphasizing safety and respect for the marine environment.
This class is designed to prepare divers for recreational diving using proper equipment, diving techniques and safety procedures by introducing basic scuba diving theory, knowledge, equipment configuration, dive skills and emergency procedures, allowing each student to see the big picture while they learn to think in the water.
Recreational 1 Diver training focuses on introducing brand new divers to the in-water skills similar to that of Essentials of Recreational Diving. This will include problem identification and resolution, which builds the basis for the beginning diver to practice, and then continuing on to progressively more challenging diving. In this class, students will be trained in the use of single tanks/cylinders and in the potential failure problems associated with them.
UTD’s Rec focuses on the fun of underwater exploration while teaching safe diving practices and solid foundational skills while also emphasizing safety and respect for the marine environment.
This class doesn't just certify divers. It creates safe, confident, comfortable divers who are able to plan, execute and enjoy their own dives and underwater explorations and adventures to depths up to 60' using a single tank of air.
Who this class is designed for?
Anyone who wants to experience our amazing underwater world. The UTD Rec 1 class is conducted in a friendly learning environment where new divers will learn from the start the foundation of UTD configuration and UTD philosophy similar to that learned in the "Essentials of Recreational Diving". The class is designed for the non-certified diver who wants to learn proper recreational diving from the start. In other words those who want to become a recreational diver (single tank, no decompression diving) and want to apply the UTD principles into their recreational diving practices to increase both safety and fun.
Why Should I Take this Class?
The UTD Rec 1 class focuses on the foundational skills of recreational diving using the building block approach. Many aspiring recreational divers want to begin their diving career with a solid foundation and also ensure the skills and knowledge they learn now will be consistent with their future training and equipment needs and desires.
The UTD Rec 1 class focuses on the foundational skills of recreational diving using the building block approach. Many aspiring recreational divers want to begin their diving career with a solid foundation and also ensure the skills and knowledge they learn now will be consistent with their future training and equipment needs and desires.
The UTD Rec 1 class builds on the UTD Open Water class skills by also introducing and incorporating team diving skills and protocols, precise buoyancy control and propulsion techniques and SMB deployment, similar to Essentials of Recreational Diving.
In short, UTD Rec 1 is a combination of Open Water and Essentials of Recreational Diving. The result is a highly trained, competent diver with an understanding of team diving from the start of his/her diving career.
Rec 1 Class Information
The UTD Recreational 1 course is normally conducted over a 5-6 day period, and cumulatively involves a minimum of 50 hours of instruction designed to provide a introduction to UTD equipment configuration, basic scuba diving physics and physiology, minimum decompression, including history of decompression and practice, physics, physiology, tables, and operational considerations including situational awareness and understanding scuba environment. The in-water skills will first conducted in a confined water environment prior to entering the open water. These skills will include but not limited to snorkeling techniques, buoyancy, trim, propulsion, basic 6, air sharing and valve management.
Course requirements include 10 hours of academics and 6 hours of confined water work, 8 dives, 2 of which will be critical skill dives and 2 will be experience dives as defined in the UTD standards and procedures.
The initial 2 dives will be conducted in water no deeper then 30 feet (9 meters) to evaluate the diver’s ability and to transition from the pool to the open water environment while still maintaining the required skill levels. The last two dives are to be at depth for experience, but not in excess of course depth limitations.
All UTD/FKD classes are videotaped for educational and review purposes only as we believe this is invaluable for students to visually focus on their individual in-water skills, situational awareness, communication, and team diving. Learning to self evaluate is an important aspect of the class. You will be evaluated during the class to obtain the UTD "Recreational 1" certification. This certification will allow you to scuba dive unassisted by an instructor or divemaster within your certification limitations and to continue within the UTD Recreational training curriculum. Our focus is the complete dedication to your diving skills, knowledge & in water practice.
Prerequisites
- Minimum 16 years of age
- Maximum depth 60’/18m
- Standard gas is Air (21% O2)
- Minimum age of 16
- Complete the UTD process
- All UTD classes are non smoking
- The use of prescription drugs must be authorized prior to the onset of diver training by a physician
- Must be able to swim a distance of at least 50 feet/15 meters on a breath hold
- Must be able to swim at least 300 yards/275 meters in less than 14 minutes without stopping
Guidelines
- Single tank configuration
- Maximum depth 60'/18m
- Standard gas is air
- Single tank configuration
- Student to Instructor ratio is not to exceed 6:1 during land drill or surface exercises but 3:1 during any direct in-water training.
- No overhead environments
Equipment Specifications
Equipment rentals are available for this course. If you have any questions on equipment requirements or rentals, please contact us
Required Equipment:
The UTD equipment configuration is designed to be simple, efficient, and consistent. To get the most from your class we suggest taking the course in a complete UTD/Hogarthian style system. However, you do not have to own any UTD equipment for this class. The only required equipment, listed below, is a longhose configuration, non-split fins and exposure protection.
Equipment rentals are available for this course. If you have any questions on equipment requirements or rentals, please contact us
Required Equipment:
- 5 or 7 ft primary regulator hose. Without this you will not be able to learn and conduct air sharing correctly
- Fins: non-split variety. Without these you will be unable to learn proficient fin kick.
- Exposure suit appropriate for the environment - Drysuit is strongly recommended as class dives are typically 1 hour in duration.
Recommended Equipment:
- Backplate BC System, SS or aluminum backplate w/ web harness and hardware
- Back inflate style wing
- At least one depth-measuring device
- At least one time-keeping device
- At least one cutting device
- X-notes or Wetnotes
- One spool with 100 feet of line
- One surface marker or lift bag
- BC mounted canister dive light w/ Goodman handle or long hose catch such as a knife pouch.
Cylinders:
- Single tank configuration with K, H, or Y valve (need 2 per day of diving)
For more information, please contact us
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