The purpose of the Self-Reliant Diver specialty course is to recognize and accept the role of the buddy system and its contributions to diver safety while identifying and developing self-reliance and independence while diving. There are two reasons for an experienced diver to take the Self-Reliant diver course:
This course covers when diving alone may be applicable, and the need to compensate for those situations, including dive planning, life support system readiness, adaptive training, equipment and responsibility.
This course is an introduction to self-reliant diving that helps student divers develop the skills, knowledge and techniques necessary to rely on themselves first, whether or not they are diving with a partner, including:
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Additional equipment recommended for the self-reliant diver
To qualify for the Self-Reliant Diver course, an individual must:
Be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or have a qualifying certification from another training organization.
Have a minimum 100 logged dives. (bring log book or electronic log showing dives) Be 18 years of age or older.
Successfully complete a dive skills assessment by a PADI Self-Reliant Diver Specialty Instructor.
There are 2 nights, one 3-hour classroom session, followed by a 3 hour pool session.
You will conduct 3 open water certification dives.
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