PADI Underwater Videography Specialty Course

The purpose of the PADI Deep Diver Speciality Course is to familiarize divers with the skills, procedures, techniques, problems, hazards and enjoyment of diving between the depths of 18 meters and 40 meters.

Participants will learn the correct use of Delayed Surface Marker Buoys, free water ascents and mandatory safety stops.

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES

- Participants must hold a minimum diver certification of PADI Advanced Water Diver, or an equivalent rating.

- Minimum age is 15 years*.

A confined water training session may be required, at the discretion of the instructor conducting the course, to verify participants skills level.

 

PADI Underwater Naturalist Course Options
Options	From THB
Beach Dives	6,900
Day Boat Dives	7,900

 

PRICE INCLUDES

The Deep Diver Manual (Video available at additional cost).

Dive site entrance fees.

All personal standard diving equipment, such as Mask, Snorkel, Fins, Exposure Suit, BCD, Weights, Regulators and Instrument console, Cylinder and Air Fills.

PADI Certification fees.

PRICE EXCLUDES

Specific dive equipment, including Dive Computer, Knife, Torch, Slates, DSMB and Reel, which can be purchased from us as required.

COURSE OUTLINE

Discussions on the planning and organizing of Deep Dives, Deep Diving Activities, Depth Limits, Specific Equipment Requirements, Deep Diving Techniques, Nitrogen Narcosis, Decompression Sickness, Travelling at Altitude after Diving, Recreational Dive Planner Review, Emergency Equipment Considerations, and post dive procedures. Such discussions may be held either in a classroom setting or actually during the open water segments to reinforce the practical applications.

This course consists of four open water dives. (No more than 3 dives to be completed in any one day).

COURSE TIMETABLE

The precise time table for this course will vary dependent upon the specific logistics of the dive site being used for the course. It can normally be completed in two days. The course will start and end at the us Dive Centre, with prior independent study from the manual mandatory.

- Dive 1 must be conducted between 18 meters and a maximum of 30 meters.

- Dive 2 must be conducted between 18 meters and a maximum of 24 meters.

- Dive 3 must be conducted between 30 meters and a maximum of 40 meters.

- Dive 4 must be conducted between 18 meters and a maximum of 30 meters.

At no time will divers be expected, encouraged or intentionally allowed to make dives that would require emergency decompression stops.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BRING

Personal diving equipment and all specific diving equipment as detailed above. Please note that a Dive Computer is not essential to complete this course, but is highly recommended.

- 2 passport sized photographs.

- Proof of your current level of certification and log book.

- A valid medical statement of your fitness to dive.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW

*Participants under 16 years must be accompanied on the course by a suitably qualified parent or legal guardian.

Like all training courses where certain levels of performance are required to pass it is important to realize that you must reach the required levels of proficiency for each aspect of the course in order for the instructor to certify you, (just like on a driving test). If you fail to achieve the required standards we will endeavor to give you the opportunity for further training, however this would incur additional cost.

WHAT'S NEXT?

The PADI Deep Diver Specialty Course is part of the PADI Diver Continuing Education Program, designed to encourage divers to further their Knowledge and Skills under the safe supervision of professional instructors. It combines well with other such courses such as the PADI Wreck Diver Specialty Course, Search and Recovery Specialty Course amongst others.

PADI Opean Water Diver Course Optiona
Duration	Dive sites	From THB
3 Days	4 Dives Kata Beach
3 Days	2 Dives Kata Beach + 2 Dives Racha Yai
3 Days	4 Dives Racha Yai
4 Days	4 Dives Kata Beach
4 Days	2 Dives Kata Beach + 2 Dives Racha Yai
4 Days	4 Dives Racha Yai