*** Deep 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 SSI specialty in Deep Diving allows the advanced diver to have access to many more exciting dive sites that are located in deeper water.  The Deep Diving SSI Specialty will give you the ability to safely and comfortably plan and conduct dives beyond 18 and 30 meters to a maximum depth of 40 meters, and is a prerequisite for some advanced training.  During the course you will learn how to plan your deep dive safely and recognize any potential risks.  You will also learn about your total Diving System and repetitive diving.  You will earn the SSI Deep Diving Specialty certification after completing this program.

Prerequisites

• At least 15 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, torch, computer, SMB with Reel and gloves – you must own these for your course.

The Melbourne based retail partner, 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 their shop after you complete your booking, or grab your equipment on arrival to your course in Queenscliff at Scubabo!

Scuba diving relies heavily on being comfortable in the water with the gear you are using so most people becoming divers take the opportunity to purchase some of the personal items that will enhance the course and can be used well after the course for your diving and snorkelling adventures. Some popular items students buy, along with the basic starting equipment are: Wetsuits, Boots, Hoods, SMB & Reel, Computer, Torch and Compass

Dive Medical:

A dive medical is only 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, fills and wetsuit.
• Pony / stage bottles and fills
• SSI training materials and fees plus certification
• Pool plus 3 boat dives
  

Course Schedule:

The primary goal of any SSI Specialty course is to teach you important skills in a fun environment.  The SSI Deep Diving Course is taught using home study and in-water training to a maximum of 40m and a total of 3 open water deep dives.

Note: This course needs a minimum of 4 students to commence