The PADI self reliant diver course

Can I go diving by my self? Who is this course for? Well the answer is yes, but it is not for everyone. First up, have a look at a blog I wrote about the PADI solo dive course and an article written by the Dutch Mermaid for PADI themselves.

The PADI self reliant diver course or solo diver course at it is sometimes known is a great diver training program for underwater photographers and underwater videographers alike. I also recommend this program to any PADI Divemaster to PADI Instructor as it will complement your diver training.

There are some pre-requisites you need before you can enrol into the PADI self reliant diver course:

  • Minimum of 100 logged dives

  • PADI advanced certification or equivalent.

 
 
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THeory

The theory part of this course is a combination of some self study and theory presentation by your PADI instructor, covering topics such as your SAC rate (surface air consumption), self rescue, extra dive equipment, dive planning and management of diver emergencies. We will also cover the importance and differences of buddy teams. We will cover the difference between being a self reliant diver and a solo diver.

Practical

The PADI self reliant diver course consists of three training dives which we complete in one day.

Depending on your schedule and location these dives can be done from Cairns, Port Douglas or alternatively Lake Barrine.

The three training dives will get you comfortable with the extra equipment, such as the redundant air supply, switching air supply underwater and launching a SMB.

We will work on a buoyancy workshops and how to calculate your air supply considering depth, time passed and gas used.

You must be comfortable with no mask swims as a two minute no mask swim is part of the course.

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What is the cost?

Included in your course fee are:

  • All learning materials

  • All equipment, including use of redundant air system

  • Cairns, Port Douglas or Lake Barrine

  • Reef / open water training trip, including three training dives

  • PADI certification

Total price is between, $400 and $550 depending on the location.

For further information or if you wish to book your private course please contact me