SSI SEARCH AND RECOVERY COURSE $399
It happens, people accidentally drop things into the sea from their boat or on a dive.
If you’ve ever lost something in the water and wanted to go find it, then the Search and Recovery Diver Specialty course is for you. You will learn effective ways to search for objects underwater that increase your chances of success.
You will have a chance to use different methods to bring up small, large or just awkward items from the seabed.
The Search and Recovery course can be challenging, but it is definitely rewarding and a lot of fun.
Academic
Gathering information and resources, then carefully planning a search are the first important steps you learn. During four scuba dives you’ll practice:
- Swimming search patterns using your compass and natural navigation.
- Locating large and small objects using various search patterns.
- Using a lift bag for large or heavy objects, plus other recovery methods.
- Planning a search operation based on facts gathered about a lost object prior to the dive.
Equipment
Besides your basic scuba equipment, you’ll need a compass and underwater slate. Other gear that may help with your searches and bringing up the recovered items, are a good dive light, marker buoys, a lift bag, rope and a dive reel. Your dSMB reel should work perfectly.
The course involves a couple of hours of theory at the shop, plus 4 dives usually over 2 days. An optional pool session can be arrange if required for practise.
What you will learn on the course:
- Compass use and search patterns
- Using a lift Bag and tying knots underwater
- Dive safety procedures when using a lift bags
Cost: $399 | 1/2 day Theory | 4 Open Water Shore Dives over 2 days
Cost includes all online training materials, certification and study materials. Any specialist equipment will be provided for the duration of the course.
A minimum of 2 students are required for this course to run
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We can run Search and Recovery courses on demand. Let us know that you are interested and what dates and we'll see if we can make it work.
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Prerequisites:
- Open Water Diver or above
- Recent diving experience (dives within the last 12 months) or a recent refresher session in our pool
- 12 years old or older
What to expect once you book your course
We will send you an information pack with everything you need to know for the course. We will also send you out information regarding your course and registration.
It is important that you complete the medical form and get clearance from your doctor if you answered “YES” to any of the forms before attending your course.
Leave yourself enough time to complete the eLearning prior to the course start date.
And of course if you have any questions then we are only a phone call or email away and always happy to help. Contact us on 09 438 1075 or 0800 DIVE NZ or [email protected].
We limit our courses to small groups and so if a student does not turn up for a course will have have to rebook and pay a rebooking fee of up to $200.