*** Search and Recovery Course ***

With this course you will learn about search patterns, specialized dive plans, underwater communication, and how to recover small to medium-sized objects using specialized equipment like lift bags. You will earn the SSI Search and Recovery Specialty certification after completing this program.

PREREQUISITES

• At least 12 years of age
• Open Water Diver certification or higher

INCLUSIONS

• Cost includes equipment: Wetsuit, BC, Regs, tanks, weights and fills.
• SSI training materials and fees plus certification
• 1 Pool session, 2 ocean dives

COURSE SCHEDULE

This course consists of pool and academic sessions as well as land training and dives within Port Phillip Bay and surroundings. 

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.

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!

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

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

• SMB & Reel
• Compass
• Torch
• Hood recommended
• Dive Computer recommended

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