Deep Diver Speciality

Any certified open water scuba diver who wishes to expand their diver knowledge and skill set.

Any certified open water scuba diver who would like to advance their dive training.

Open Water Scuba Diver, Junior Open Water Scuba Diver, or equivalent.

Minimum age 18, 15 with parental consent

How to plan and execute dives that are outside the range of depths that are experienced during an Open Water Scuba Diver course, and more!

Topics from the Deep Diver course include:

History of dive tables and computers

Equipment needed for deep diving

Physics and physiology of deep diving

Emergency procedures for deep diving and first aid

Some of the in-water skills you will complete include:

Open Water Dive 1

Test and check all equipment, i.e. depth gauges, bottom timers/watches and computers

Familiarization with area

Descend to planned depth and do not exceed any pre-planned limits

Dive according to plan at a depth limited to 30 metres/100 feet for first dive

Ascend to safety stop

Open Water Dive 2

Monitor depth/time/air consumption, figure all times on slate

Descend to planned depth and do not exceed any pre-planned limits

Execute a simulated emergency that is to be assigned underwater by the instructor

Dive according to plan at a depth limited to 40 metres/130 feet

Ascend to safety stop

You will receive the necessary training that will allow you to venture beyond 18 metres/60 feet and to a maximum depth of 40 metres/130 feet.

Students are required to successfully complete the following:

Satisfactorily complete the Deep Diver Knowledge Quests with a passing score of 80%, followed by 100% remediation by the Instructor.

Complete all open water requirements efficiently.

Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution.