SSI Specialty Course - Wreck Diver

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Class Description:
The purpose of the Wreck Diver specialty course is to familiarize divers with the skills, knowledge, planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems, hazards and excitement of diving on wrecks.

The wreck diver specialty course is intended to be a safe, supervised introduction to diving on wrecks. Training will emphasize fun and safety.

Wreck Diver Course content includes:

• Develop your practical knowledge of the underwater wreck environment
• To raise your awareness of the historical value of wrecks, and of social and legal issues surrounding that value
• To enable you to plan and organize dives to safely explore wrecks found within depths and conditions as good as or better than those you will be trained in
• To identify the hazards of wreck penetration diving and demonstrate the techniques and procedures required to minimize those hazards

Where:
Rescue scenario training dives will be held at Mermet Springs.
Pool sessions will be held at an area pool to be announced prior.

What Do I Need to Bring:
You will need a primary light, back up light and reel. The primary light must have a lantern handle, suitable for using a reel and light together in an overhead environment.
A 10% discount will be given on these items while in the class.

Manuals & Workbooks:
Please make arrangements to purchase your books and video before class. You should have your manuals read, the study video viewed and the review questions answered by the start of your class. There will be a multiple-choice exam at the end of the classroom portion. You must pass the exam before completing the open water check out dives.

Upon successful Completion of this course you will receive a diploma, a specialty patch and a certification card.

Class Fees:
The cost of the class is $225.
Fee does include your entry and certification fees.
Scuba equipment and air fills are not included.
A deposit of $25 will hold your place in the class.
There will be a $25 rescheduling fee for anyone canceling a class with less than a 3-day notice.

Prerequisite:

• To enable you to plan and organize dives to safely explore wrecks found within depths and conditions as good as or better than those you will be trained in
• Minimum of 24 logged dives with experience in night diving, deep diving, and underwater navigation
• 24 logged dives with specific experience not required but advantageous
• Be a minimum of 15 years old

All Specialty classes should be scheduled at least 5 days in advance