SAA CHARTWORK AND NAVIGATION COURSE

Cut off date for Applications : - 1st March 2009
Cost :- £40

Objectives
A course to give members with little or no experience in chartwork or navigation, theoretical instruction in the use of navigational charts and navigational instruments. It should be remembered that this is an introduction to chartwork and navigation and not a boathandling course, candidates should therefore be encouraged to complete an SAA or other organisation approved boat handling course.

Requirements
Current SAA membership.
No diving qualifications needed.
Minimum age 14.

Qualifications Awarded
SAA Chartwork and Navigation Logbook & Wall Certificate.

Course Length
The SAA Chartwork and Navigation Course duration is of two days with a theory and practical exam.

Course Examination
The course examination will consist of a 75 minute written exam paper which includes a plotting exercise.
The questions try to cover all aspects that divers are likely to encounter as they are asked to perform
chartwork and navigation duties within their clubs.

Course Outline
Theory Skills

• An introduction to charts
• Latitude and Longitude
• Navigational instruments
• Navigational marks
• Tides
• The compass
• Laying a course
• Position fixing
• Weather information

Practical

• Practical exercises

Examinations

• Theory Exam
• Practical Exam