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Posted : July 14, 2009
hi.. i am abhay sondur from india.i am planning to do the premium industry course at the underwater center in the uk. i wanted to know what kind of maths is asked in the aptitude tests.it'll be really helpful if i could get like a fair idea of the syllabus of the physics and maths involved in the aptitude tests as well as the course. thanks

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Posted : July 20, 2009
Hi Abhay

You do need to have a grasp of numbers to be able to complete the course, but don't be put off by that, it's not too difficult The aptitude test is done so that we know you will have a fair chance of getting through the physics on the course. The HSE protocol states that: “…candidates are able to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, decimals and fractions; calculate percentages and transpose and solve simple formulae such as may be required to demonstrate understanding of, for example, the Gas Laws…”.

Though it's "diving physics" the calculations are really arithmetic, and you'll use a basic calculator to help you. Many people have some trouble with this part of the course, but with a bit of work most will get to grips with it in time. Not being too good at physics doesn't stop you from having a diving career.

There isn't a separate physics exam to sit, so you may just get asked one or two questions in one of your exams.
Answer provided by Ali MacLeod, The Underwater Centre

Ali MacLeod
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Posted : September 30, 2009 by - semizen
Hi Abhay
There is a book called Physics for Divers.
This book provides an introduction to physics as it applies to divers. Within the text mathematics is kept simple, and all computations are fully explained. The imperial system of measurement is used, not the metric system.
This will give you an idea and is cheaper than a dive course to see if your maths and physics are up to it.
Google it
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