Equipment Specialist

This course is designed to give an in-depth look at how dive equipment works. It will cover general repairs and maintenance of various types of exposure suits, BCD’s, regulators, and other accessories.

What you can expect to learn

The SDI Equipment Specialist Diver Course takes an in-depth look at all of the following and more:

• Exposure suits (wetsuits and dry suits)
  • How they work
  • Types of materials they are made from
  • Features
  • Basic repairs
  • Care and maintenance
  • Choosing the best for you
• Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs), regulators and alternate air sources
  • How they work
  • Types of materials they are made of
  • Features
  • Basic repairs
  • Care and maintenance
  • Choosing the best for you
• Cylinders and weight systems
  • How they work
  • Types of materials they are made of
  • Features
  • Basic repairs
  • Care and maintenance
  • Transportation
  • Choosing the best for you
• Computers, accessories, various equipment and devices
  • Types
  • How they work
  • Features
  • Basic repairs
  • Care and maintenance
  • Transportation
  • Choosing the best for you

Course Equipment Requirements

Different equipment must be available for demonstration purposes

Course Prerequisites

• Minimum age 18, 10 with parental consent