PADI Speciality Deep Diver
Do some dive sites leave you stuck on the boat because the depth limits are beyond your level of experience? Do you ever find yourself among a group of divers talking about some of the 'amazing' deeper dives they have done and wondering what all the fuss is about?? Do you want to extend your depth limits to beyond the 30 metre range? Do you want to prepare for technical diver courses?Do you want to learn how to conduct deep dives safely?
Why PADI Speciality Deep Diver ?
If you answered 'yes' to any of the questions above, then the Deep Diver Speciality is the course you should be thinking of. However, most divers should already know that with deeper dives comes more potential hazards. These are not by any means unmanageable, but they demand a level of knowledge and skills that this course is designed to deliver.
Upcoming Courses (back to top)
The above list is limited to the next 5 courses. To see these courses, and more, on a calendar please visit our course calendar. Alternatively, please visit the upcoming courses page. There may be additional courses to those listed here please contact us to discuss your requirements.
How do I book myself on a course?
To book yourself on a course please select one of the courses above, send us a message, and we will get back to you to discuss further details.
Course Comments...
Below are comments from previous customers who have taken this course. If you have taken this course with us within the past six months please feel free to post your comments.
"Who would have thought that in less than 12 months of diving, I could go from panic in 2 metres deep, to feeling relaxed(ish) in nearly 40 metres.
Rob - I couldn't have done it without you!
The quarry at Chepstow (AKA NDAC) filled me with absolute terror last year, (I still don't know how we got me in the water that 2nd day), but this time, although just as cold, it was the weather and not my nerves making me shiver and shake! - although I spent half the time underwater repeating a nursery rhyme to myself... you had to be there!
Rob, Andy - thank you both for the continuing professional, practical and emotional support. Liz Bettles x"
From Liz Bettles, course taken August 2009
"What an amozing place to complete a deep diver course. One dive at Fiddler Alley the other in Paradise, so much more romantic than NDAC.
Thank you Rob for arranging the trip, I had a wonderful time and the best ever diving.
Roll on February and my fifth trip with Rob in the Red Sea.
My thanks to all those who made my holiday so worthwhile.
Mazza"
From Marilyn Wilson, course taken September 2008
"Just finished my deep diver course and what another excellent course with as always diver saftey as top priority. The course makes you aware of all the hazards of deep diving and all the skills you need to saftey dive to 40m depths .
As always the instuction given at dive briefings and in the water by Ian are second to none, along with the other instructor and divemaster and Rescue divers you feel very safe in the water.
If you are going to DEEP DIVE then the only place to learn is Cardiff Scuba
Many thanks to Ian, Richard, Chris, Andy & Mathew for helping me through my deep diving safely .
Also congratulations to Gareth and Dan on the course with me. Well done guys."
From David Seabourne, course taken June 2008
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Further information on PADI Speciality Deep Diver (back to top)
What do I need to start?
- PADI Deep Diver Manual
- PADI Deep Diver DVD
- Please Note : Manual is included in course fee, while the DVD is lent to you for the duration of the course.
What will I do?
The course consists of one knowledge development (classroom) session, followed by four open water deep dives. The broad aim of the course is to enable you to make safe, no-decompression dives in the 18-40 metre range. The course covers all of the following :
- planning, organisation, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards of deep diving
- risk factors and decompression-table review
- safety stops and emergency decompression procedures
- special equipment, descent lines and bouyancy-control considerations
- Deep diving environments
- Diving physics & physiology related to deep diving
- Diving techniques, RGBM theory and the use of deep stops
- Advanced dive planning techniques and gas management
- Short and long term deep diving hazards
How long will it take?
The theory sesson is conducted over the course of one evening (usually on a Thursday). The four open water dives will then be held over the course of one weekend. We will normally schedule the course so that it runs over four consecutive days - starting Thursday evening and finishing Sunday evening.
What previous experience do I need?
Anyone wishing to enrol on the Wreck Diver Course must be at least 15 years old, and be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or an equivalent qualification from another certifying organisation). Proof of experince of UK diving may be required.
What do the fees include?
- All professional tuition
- All equipment required for the course (except SMB & Reels, Torches)
- Course Manual
- All airfills required for course
- Insurance costs while on the course
- All registration fees with PADI upon completion.
- Hire of 'pony' cylinder and reg (required for course)
What don't fees include?
- Entry fee to dive site used for the Open Water dives
- Costs of transportation to and from dive sites
- Any 'personal' costs (eg. food, drink, accommodation)
- SMB & Reel
- Primary Torch
- SMB's, Torches & reels are not included in course cost. We will offer anyone on the course a 10% discount on these items for the duration of the course.
What can I do once I'm qualified?
Go diving!! The course opens up access to new and exciting dive sites. Many divers you speak to will tell about some great deeper dives they have done. Just be sure to apply everything that you have learned on the course.
What's next?
As mentioned above, this course serves as a good introduction to the world of technical diving, with many of the topics covered during the course laying down the fundamentals for more advanced qualifications.
This Specialty certification also counts as one of five Specialty certifications required for your Master Scuba Diver certification
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