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equipment specialist
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Why PADI Equipment Specialist?
Whether it's a regulator problem, a wet suit tear or a broken mask strap, the
Equipment Specialist course can help. This Specialty course prepares you for the
basic equipment maintenance, care and adjustments you'll encounter every day. In
addition, you'll get the valuable background on equipment repair and purchase,
making you better able to protect your investment.
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What do I
need to start?
- PADI
Scuba
Diver, Junior Scuba Diver, PADI
Open Water Diver, Junior
Open
Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another
organization)
- Minimum age: 12 years old (10 for PADI Junior Scuba Diver and PADI Junior
Open
Water Diver)
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What will
I do?
During your PADI Equipment Specialist program, you'll familiarize yourself
with the operation and maintenance of your personal equipment. Your instructor
might also provide the opportunity to review new or unfamiliar dive equipment.The program is not an equipment repair program but it does give you:
- Theory, principles and operation of dive equipment
- Routine recommended care and maintenance procedures
- Common problems with equipment and recommended professional maintenance
procedures
- Simple suggestions for comfortable equipment configurations and an
introduction to new equipment
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How long will it take?
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Recommended Course Hours: six
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What will I need?
- The Scuba Equipment Care & Maintenance book
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How much does it cost?
£80.00 (excludes book) |
Where can I go from here?
You can count this Specialty certification towards your
Master Scuba Diver
certification. |
