Wreck Diving

Designed as an introduction to wreck diving, the PADI Wreck Diver course helps divers develop the necessary skills, knowledge and techniques to safely participate in wreck diving.

Requirements: Be a PADI Adventure Diver (or qualifying certification from other organisation) Be 15 years old.

You will:

• Learn wreck dive planning, organisation, procedures, techniques and hazards of wreck diving including emergency procedures.
• Practical training workshop developing fundamental buoyancy, trim and propulsion techniques in the comfort of the swimming pool.
• Complete 4 open water dives that teach you to recognise hidden dangers, wreck mapping, reel use and wreck penetration.
• Gain experience with wreck diving under the direct, professional supervision of a PADI instructor.
• Your Wreck Diver certification will count towards your PADI Master Scuba Diver rating.

You will complete 4 open water dives, 1 pool session and 2 knowledge development session.

Optional:
Introduction to twin cylinder systems and stage/pony bottle use.
 

Course Fee:
AUD$525.00. A AUD$100 deposit will secure your place on the course, with the balance due on the first day. You will be provided with your wreck diver specialty manual & DVD, air fills, boat dives, wall certificate and certification card. 

Equipment Requirement:
Full SCUBA, gloves, primary and back up lights, reel, u/w slate.

Recommended:
SMB (safety marker buoy).

Cool Toys:
Twin cylinder system, Deco cylinder (nitrox clean) with regulator, canister HID light.

Note:
It is recommended that you purchase your own equipment at this level of training. Equipment may be hired from Adelaide Scuba at a cost of AUD$75.00 for the course.**On courses with boat dives, it is an Adelaide Scuba requirement that you carry an SMB (safety marker buoy).