PADI Self-Reliant Diver with DIVE NorthamptonOften referred to as Solo Diving, developed for those divers who anticipate that in-water problems will have to be sorted out by themselves, the purpose of the Self-Reliant Diver specialty course is to recognise and accept the role of the buddy system and its contributions to diver safety while identifying and developing self-reliance and independence while diving. There are two reasons for an experienced diver to take the Self-Reliant diver course:
To develop the skills of planning and carrying out dives without a partner when preferred or necessary. To sharpen skills of diving self-reliance, making the diver a stronger partner in a dive pair or team. |
Course From... £149 |
You'll learn to...This course identifies when diving alone may be applicable and the need to compensate for those situations, including dive planning, life support system readiness, adaptive training, equipment and responsibility. This course is an introduction to self-reliant diving that helps student divers develop the skills, knowledge and techniques necessary to rely on themselves first, whether or not they are diving with a partner, including:
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PrerequisitesYou must:
• Be a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or hold a qualifying certification from another organization) • Have a minimum of 100 logged dives • Be at least 18 years old How long will it takeRecommended Course Hours: 18
One theory development session Minimum Open Water Training: three dives over one day |