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A person inspecting a regulator
Diver checking pressure gauge
Diver mounting regulator on a tank
Diver preparing dive equipment
A person inspecting a regulator
Diver checking pressure gauge
Diver mounting regulator on a tank
Diver preparing dive equipment
A person inspecting a regulator
Diver checking pressure gauge
Diver mounting regulator on a tank
Diver preparing dive equipment

Equipment Specialist

£148.00

About the Course

Don't miss a dive due to minor issues with your scuba diving equipment. Whether it's a missing o-ring, wetsuit tear or a broken fin strap, the PADI Equipment Specialist course teaches you to manage basic repairs and adjustments. You'll also learn more about how your gear works, making you more comfortable with it and better prepared to take care of your investment.

If you're at least 10 years old and certified as a PADI (Junior) Scuba Diver or higher, you can enroll in the Equipment Specialist course.

What You'll Learn

Fix equipment problems
Clean and maintain your gear
Create a save-a-dive kit

Certification Requirements

Prerequisites

PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver (or qualifying entry-level certification)

Time

PADI eLearning: 2-4 hours

Entire course: 1 day

Age

10 years or older

Health

None

Why Take This Course?

Don’t miss a dive due to a broken fin strap or wetsuit tear. Learn how to fix minor gear issues and how to clean, store and maintain your dive gear so it lasts a long time.

Step 1

PADI eLearning®

Through animations and interactive diagrams, you’ll peek under the hood and learn how your scuba gear works.

Complete the independent study portion of the course at your own pace, online or offline, using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor for hands-on training, or whenever you have a question.

  • eLearning time commitment: 2-4 hours

    Step 2

    With Your Instructor

    ADDITIONAL COST: Your Dive Shop will charge fees for training and gear rental.

    Get hands-on experience making minor equipment repairs and learn about different types of dive gear. Learn how to properly clean and maintain gear, and how to create a save-a-dive kit.

    • Total time commitment: 1 day

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