Who this course is for:

    The certified diver looking to learn more about the scuba equipment they use on each dive as well as how to perform basic “in the field” repairs to prevent losing a dive due to an equipment malfunction

Course prerequisites:

• Minimum age 18, 10 with parental consent

What you can expect to learn:

The SDI Equipment Specialist Diver Course takes an in-depth look at all of the following and more:

Exposure suits (wetsuits and dry suits)

• How they work
• Types of materials they are made from
• Features
• Basic repairs
• Care and maintenance
• Choosing the best for you

Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs), regulators and alternate air sources

• How they work
• Types of materials they are made of
• Features
• Basic repairs
• Care and maintenance
• Choosing the best for you

Cylinders and weight systems

• How they work
• Types of materials they are made of
• Features
• Basic repairs
• Care and maintenance
• Transportation
• Choosing the best for you

Computers, accessories, various equipment and devices

• Types
• How they work
• Features
• Basic repairs
• Care and maintenance
• Transportation
• Choosing the best for you

What’s in it for you?

Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may engage in basic equipment repair procedures to their personal scuba equipment. It is recommended that all major equipment repairs be completed by a qualified trained equipment technician.

SDI Equipment Specialist Diver minimum requirements:

• Pass an exam the instructor has developed to check the learning by the student and how well the student has comprehended the material