SH176: How to Integrate Human Factors Education into a New Diving Class: A Real World Example

In this episode, we discuss integrating Human Factors training into technical diving courses, inspired by a new program blending eLearning, hands-on skills, and real-world exploration. The program emphasized teamwork, leadership, and psychological safety, with the DEBRIEF model becoming a standout tool for improving feedback and team efficiency. Students embraced these concepts, leading to more effective learning and collaboration. Lessons learned included refining teaching methods, incorporating Human Factors into all course modules, and fostering a just culture. The result? Better divers, better teammates, and a better instructor. Tune in for insights on enhancing diver education through Human Factors.

Original blog: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/HF_Into_Archaeology

Links: Underwater Archaeology Society of British Columbia: http://www.uasbc.com/

DEBRIEF model: https://www.thehumandiver.com/debrief

The Essentials class: https://www.thehumandiver.com/HFiD-Essentials

Guy Shockey: guy.shockey@thehumandiver.com

Tags:  English, Debrief, Decision-Making, Guy Shockey, Leadership, Teamwork