Cost: £75 inc certification,
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This course is taught by our very experienced servicing technician and PADI Instructor, Ray Anderson.
Why PADI Equipment Specialist?
Whether it's a regulator problem, a wet suit tear or a broken mask strap,
the Equipment Specialist course can help. This Specialty course prepares
you for the basic equipment maintenance, care and adjustments you'll encounter
every day. In addition, you'll get the valuable background on equipment
repair and purchase, making you better able to protect your investment.
What do I need to start?
PADI Scuba Diver, Junior Scuba Diver, PADI Open Water Diver, Junior Open
Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
Minimum age: 12 years old (10 for PADI Junior Scuba Diver and PADI Junior
Open Water Diver)
What will I do?
During your PADI Equipment Specialist program, you'll familiarize yourself
with the operation and maintenance of your personal equipment. Your instructor
might also provide the opportunity to review new or unfamiliar dive equipment.
The program is not an equipment repair program but it does give you:
- Theory, principles and operation of dive
equipment
- Routine recommended care and maintenance
procedures
- Common problems with equipment and recommended
professional maintenance procedures
- Simple suggestions for comfortable equipment configurations and an introduction to new equipment
How long will it take?
Recommended Course Hours: six
2008 Dates: 26th January
What will I need?
The Scuba Equipment Care & Maintenance book
Where can I go from here?
You can count this Specialty certification towards
your Master Scuba Diver certification.