PADI Deep Diver
The Deep Diver Specialty course offers you the opportunity of a lifetime - going deep to see things others can only dream about. In this course you will experience what it’s like to dive beyond beyond 18 metres. Down there, it’s different. It takes additional training. Here’s where you get it.
What do I need to start?
You need to be at least 15 years old and certified as a PADI Adventure Diver or hold a qualifying certification from another organisation. You will also need to complete the following forms:
• PADI Statement of Risks and Liability
• PADI/RSTC Medical Statement
• PADI Standard Safe Diving Practices
What will I do?
This course covers the knowledge, skills and techniques for deep diving including the following:
• Dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards of deep diving.
• Risk factors and decompression tables review.
• Safety stops and emergency decompression procedures.
• Special equipment, descent lines and buoyancy control considerations.
• Procedures for flying after diving and high altitude diving.
• An orientation to recompression chambers.
• Four open water dives that range from 18 - 40 metres.
How long will it take?
PADI programs are performance based. However, you can expect to complete the four dives in two days.
How do I book a PADI Deep Diver Course?
It's easy, with convenient dates and times at our friendly Dive Centre. Just contact us to make the arrangements.
What will I need?
• PADI Deep Diver Specialty Manual
• PADI Deep Diver DVD
• Log Book
What do I bring?
• Mask, snorkel & fins.
• Thermal protection.
Where can I go from here?
As a PADI Deep Diver you can enrol on the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course or continue your education through the wide variety of PADI specialty courses. This certification also counts toward the PADI Master Scuba Diver rating.
