*** Boat Diving Course ***

Scubabo Dive Victoria - will provide comprehensive training from their Queenscliff dive centre, where you will have access to a private purpose-built dive pool, accommodation and vessels for dive charters in Port Phillip Bay!

Course Description

The ocean is filled with dive sites, but many of them cannot be reached from shore. This program gives you the skills and knowledge required to safely dive from a boat, allowing you to get the most from your underwater opportunities. You will earn the SSI Boat Diving Specialty certification after completing this program.

Prerequisites

• At least 10 years of age
• Open Water Diver certification or higher

Equipment Requirements

At our dive centre, we offer rental equipment on SCUBA hardware only.  This does not include mask, snorkel, fins, boots and gloves – you must own these for your course.  For this course, you will also require an SMB and Reel - these cannot be hired.

The Melbourne based store, Scuba Culture (Burwood) has a wide range of discounted equipment both instore and online at www.scubadiveshop.com.au

Make time to get fitted at our shop after you complete your booking!

Dive Medical

A dive medical may be required if you fall into one or more of the following categories:

Those with an at risk medical condition; or are over 45 years of age; or have a body mass index (BMI) over 30 AND a waist circumference greater than 102cm for males and 88cm for females.

If you fall into one or more of these categories you will need to obtain a diving medical (AS4005.1) The cost is roughly $100AUD and takes about 45 minutes to complete with a registered diving doctor.

If you are unsure please refer to our SSI Medical Waiver prior to booking.

Inclusions

• Cost includes BC, regs, tanks, weights, wetsuit, air fills
• SSI training materials and fees plus certification
• Boat dives

Course Schedule

This one day course will begin with academic session plus 2 boat dives.