SSI Independent Diving Course
The Independent 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. Independent diving helps experienced student divers develop the skills, knowledge and techniques necessary to rely on themselves first, whether or not they are diving with a partner.
• To develop the skills of planning and carrying out dives without a partner when preferred or necessary.
• To sharpen skills of diving self-reliance, making the diver a stronger partner in a dive pair or team.
• The value and application of the buddy system.
• The philosophy of, and motivation for, diving without a partner.
• Potential risks of diving alone, and how to manage those risks.
• The value of equipment redundancy and what back-up equipment is needed.
• Dive planning and gas management
Along with learning about the many benefits of diving with an independent configuration, during 4 dives you’ll learn how to:
• Formulate a dive plan for a dive without a partner
• Demonstrate dive planning ability according to local environmental conditions
• Establish Surface Air Consumption (SAC) rate using gaz consumption data from a dive
• Calculate the gaz consumption for a giving depth and time
• Demonstrate the ability to switch to a redundant air supply
• Deploy a lift bag or DSMB from the bottom
• Navigate to a predetermined location and return within 15 meters of the starting point using natural references
€315 / 2 to 3 Days – 4 Dives
Prerequisites
Be certified as Deep Diver, Navigation Diver, Night & Limited Visibility Diver and Stress & Rescue Diver or equivalent from any federations.
Have a minimum 75 logged dives.
Medical Certification within 12 months.
MINIMUM AGE: 18 Years old.
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