General Training Standards, Policies, and Procedures Version 9.2 GUE General Training Standards, Policies, and Procedures © 2021 Global Underwater Explorers This document is the property of Global Underwater Explorers. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use or reproduction in any form is prohibited. The information in this document is distributed on an “As Is” basis without warranty. While every precaution has been taken in its preparation, neither the author(s) nor Global Underwater Explorers have any liability to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused, directly or indirectly, by this document’s contents. To report violations, comments, or feedback, contact [email protected]. 2 GUE General Training Standards, Policies, and Procedures Version 9.2 Contents 1. Purpose of GUE .............................................................................................................................................6 1.1 GUE Objectives ............................................................................................................................................. 6 1.1.1 Promote Quality Education .................................................................................................................. 6 1.1.2 Promote Global Conservation Initiatives .......................................................................................... 6 1.1.3 Promote Global Exploration Initiatives ............................................................................................. 6 1.2 Training Philosophy ..................................................................................................................................... 6 1.2.1 Education .................................................................................................................................................. 6 1.2.2 Equipment ................................................................................................................................................ 6 1.2.3 Experience ................................................................................................................................................ 6 1.3 Training Structure ........................................................................................................................................ 7 1.3.1 Elements of Diver Training ................................................................................................................... 7 1.3.2 Diver Assessment .................................................................................................................................... 8 1.3.3 Training Categories ................................................................................................................................ 9 1.3.4 General Training Standards.................................................................................................................. 9 1.4 General Diving Standards ....................................................................................................................... 10 1.5 Equipment Standardization ................................................................................................................... 11 1.6 Quality Control........................................................................................................................................... 11 1.6.1 Instructor Evaluations ........................................................................................................................ 12 1.6.2 Instructor Peer Review ....................................................................................................................... 12 1.6.3 Instructor Renewals ............................................................................................................................ 12 1.6.4 Instructor Requalification .................................................................................................................. 12 1.6.5 Diver Requalification .......................................................................................................................... 12 1.7 Waivers ......................................................................................................................................................... 12 1.8 Complaints ................................................................................................................................................... 13 1.8.1 Complaint Submission ........................................................................................................................ 13 1.8.2 Complaint Procedure .......................................................................................................................... 13 1.8.3 Disciplinary and Remedial Actions .................................................................................................. 14 1.8.4 Rights of Appeal ................................................................................................................................... 14 1.8.5 Executive Suspension of Membership ............................................................................................. 14 1.9 Conduct Policies and Procedures ........................................................................................................ 14 1.10 Records ....................................................................................................................................................... 15 2. GUE Course Training Standards and Procedures ............................................................................ 16 2.1 Recreational Diver Curriculum ............................................................................................................. 16 GUE General Training Standards, Policies, and Procedures 3 Version 9.2 2.1.1 Discover Diving .................................................................................................................................... 16 2.1.2 Recreational Supervised Diver .......................................................................................................... 18 2.1.3 Recreational Diver Level 1 ................................................................................................................. 21 2.1.4 Recreational Diver Level 2 ................................................................................................................. 23 2.1.5 Recreational Diver Level 3 ................................................................................................................. 26 2.2 Foundational Diver Curriculum............................................................................................................ 28 2.2.1 GUE Fundamentals Part 1 ................................................................................................................. 28 2.2.2 GUE Fundamentals Part 2 ................................................................................................................. 30 2.2.3 GUE Fundamentals ............................................................................................................................. 33 2.2.4 Rescue Primer ....................................................................................................................................... 36 2.2.5 Navigation Primer ................................................................................................................................ 39 2.2.6 Triox Primer........................................................................................................................................... 40 2.2.7 Doubles Primer ..................................................................................................................................... 43 2.2.8 Drysuit Primer ...................................................................................................................................... 44 2.2.9 Diver Propulsion Vehicle Level 1 ...................................................................................................... 46 2.2.10 Documentation Diver ....................................................................................................................... 48 2.2.11 Photogrammetry Diver .................................................................................................................... 51 2.2.12 Scientific Diver ................................................................................................................................... 53 2.2.13 Gas Blender......................................................................................................................................... 56 2.3 Technical Diver Curriculum ................................................................................................................... 57 2.3.1 Technical Diver Level 1 ....................................................................................................................... 57 2.3.2 Technical Diver Level 2 ....................................................................................................................... 60 2.3.3 Technical Diver Level 2 “Plus” Upgrade .......................................................................................... 62 2.3.4 Passive Semi-Closed Circuit Rebreather Diver ............................................................................. 63 2.3.5 Closed-Circuit Rebreather