Self-Reliant Diver

$120       

The purpose of the Self-reliant Diver speciality course is to recognize and accept the role of the buddy system and its contribution to diver safety while identifying and developing self-reliance and independence while diving.
The PADI Self Reliant Diver Course has been developed to focus on the need for divers to be more self sufficient for those occasions when a buddy may not be around. It is not a course for everyone and certainly not one to be taken lightly so the pre-requisites have been set accordingly. It is intended for experienced divers who wish to develop their skills generally - perhaps in preparation for further advanced training.
What You Learn 
  • The value and application of the buddy system.
  • The philosophy of, and motivation for, diving without a partner.
  • Potential risks of diving alone, and how to manage those risks.
  • The value of equipment redundancy and what back-up equipment is needed.
  • Dive planning and gas management.

Prerequisites
  • Be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or have a qualifying certification from another traning organization
  • Have a minimum 100 logged dives
  • Be 18 years of age or older
  • Successfully complete a dive skills assessment by a PADI Self-Reliant Diver Specialty Instructor
This course is ideally suited for
  • Photographers
  • Videographers
  • Marine biologists
  • Instructors
  • Divemasters
  • Rescue divers
  • Potential technical divers