$649
Dive Deep
Become a PADI Deep Diver
WHAT'S INVOLVED?
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First you will complete some dive theory online by learning about reasons for deep diving and how important it is to know your personal limits. The theory will be followed by 4 boat dives run over two days, usually a weekend. During the course you will have an in depth look at the effects of nitrogen loading and narcosis, pressure at depth and decompression sickness. Some of the topics covered during the weekend are:
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​Specialised deep diving equipment
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Deep dive planning, buddy contact procedures and buoyancy control
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Managing your gas supply
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Completing tasks at depth
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Navigation exercises
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Simulated emergency decompression stop
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Carrying and using a redundant air supply
COURSE PREREQUISITES
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PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent)
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Minimum age of 15 years
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
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PADI e-Learning
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Professional Instruction
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Tanks and weights
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​Specialised deep diving equipment
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4 x Boat dives
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Snacks & refreshments between dives
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The 4 boat dives will be conducted out of Eaglehawk Dive Centre on the Tasman Peninsula, home to some of the best dive sites in Tasmania including the SS Nord shipwreck and Cathedral Caves. You will see a fair amount of soft corals typical for Tasmania's temperate water, an abundance of anenomes and butterfly perches, maybe even one of the many fur seals says hello.​
WHAT'S NEEDED?
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Scuba equipment. Gear hire is available in store for a discounted rate if you do not have your own
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A personal dive computer
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A dive torch
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SMB with reel (surface marker buoy)
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Own Transport - you will need to be able to transport your SCUBA equipment during the duration of the course
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Medical statement
Click the button below to check if you require a DIVE MEDICAL from a doctor​
Click the button below to download a PDF with all course information.​
Once you have purchased a course we will email you your PADI eLearning key-pass within 24hrs! We will also contact you to introduce ourselves and answer any immediate questions about your PADI course.
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WHY NOT GET YOUR ENRICHED AIR DIVER (NITROX) QUALIFICATION?​
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The PADI Deep Diver course is the perfect opportunity to also complete your Enriched Air Diver certification. During the course you will learn about dive planning, the benefits of enriched air diving and complete at least one of the dives on enriched air. Add to your Deep Diver Course today and save $50.​
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Learn more about the​
SPECIALTY TRAINING
PADI Deep Diver
After your first few scuba dives, you’ll soon want to explore deeper.
It could be that you want to explore that wreck just beyond 30 metres, or you are diving a reef wall and all the interesting stuff seems to be just that little deeper.
Maybe it is just the explorer in you. Whatever the reason is, if
you want to dive safely and with confidence to a depth of 40m,
the PADI Deep Diver course is
perfect for you.
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COURSE CODE: DEEPCOURSE
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