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At Scuba Unlimited we offer many specialty courses, below are a sample. Click on the course name and it will take you to more information on the class, or scroll down and see what all of your options are. Please call us for class times and availability.
Why PADI Altitude Diver?
Any time you're diving from 300 to 3000 metres/1000 to 10,000 feet above sea level, you're altitude diving. If you want to explore the hidden world of a mountain lake, the PADI Altitude Diver Specialty course is for you. What do I need to start?
What will I do? The Altitude Diver Specialty course familiarizes you with the
rules and procedures necessary to use the Recreational Dive
Planner at altitude. This includes:
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Where can I go from here? At your instructor's discretion, you can count your Adventures In Diving Altitude Adventure Dive towards the Altitude Diver Specialty course, which also counts as one of the five specialty certifications for the PADI Master Scuba Diver certification.
Why AWARE - Fish Identification?
This course will introduce you to the most common fish families and species found in temperate and tropical waters. You'll also learn basic fish identification and scientific survey techniques as well as how important personal involvement is in aquatic conservation. What do I need to start?
What will I do? During your AWARE - Fish Identification Diver Specialty course, you'll practice basic fish identification techniques then collect fish identification data for submission to the REEF Fish Survey Project (if appropriate). The course includes all the background you'll need to identify fish in your area, including:
How long will it take?
Where can I go from here? The AWARE - Fish Identification Adventure Dive from the Adventures In Diving program credits toward this specialty at the discretion of the instructor and this specialty certification counts as one of the five Specialty course certifications for the PADI Master Scuba Diver certification.
Why AWARE - Coral Reef Conservation?
The AWARE - Coral Reef Conservation Specialty course teaches divers, snorkelers and nondivers about the vital role of coral reefs in the marine environment. The course also familiarizes participants with the current state of the world's coral reefs and how they can help. What do I need to start?
What will I do? This non-diving course includes:
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Why PADI Boat Diver?
Through the PADI Boat Diver Specialty course, you can learn the techniques and procedures for diving from different types of boats. The more boats you're diving from, the more diving you're doing. What do I need to start?
What will I do? As part of your PADI Boat Diver Specialty course, you'll learn about:
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Why PADI Cavern Diver?
If you dive within the light zone of a cave, the area near the cave entrance where natural light is always visibly, you're cavern diving. If you want to explore secrets hidden in caverns around the world you'll need your PADI Cavern Diver certification. What do I need to start?
What will I do? During your first open water dive you'll practice line handling, reel use and emergency procedures without entering a cavern. But, for your next three dives, you're headed into the cavern, staying within the light zone and 40 metres/130 feet total distance of the surface. You'll also cover the following:
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Why PADI Deep Diver?
The Deep Diver Specialty course offers you the opportunity of a lifetime - going deep to see thing others can only dream about. What do I need to start?
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Now you can try it while you dive it with PADI’s Dive Today philosophy and Discover Enriched Air Nitrox. Diving with enriched air lets you:
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much more time can I be underwater?
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Why Distinctive Specialty Courses?
Does your instructor offer something in addition to the regular PADI Specialties?
Where can I go from here? When you successfully complete a PADI Distinctive Specialty Diver program, you'll receive a certification card that denotes the appropriate PADI Specialty rating.
Why PADI Diver Propulsion Vehicle?
If you want an introduction to the excitement of moving through the water with no effort, then his is your course. What do I need to start?
What will I do? During the program, you'll learn the techniques you need to know for safe diver propulsion vehicle operation. This includes:
How long will it take?
Where can I go from here? The Diver Propulsion Vehicle Adventure Dive from the Adventures In Diving program may count toward this specialty at instructor discretion and this specialty counts as one of your five Specialty diver certifications for the Master Scuba Diver certification.
Why PADI Drift Diver?
Drift Diving is effortless and relaxing because you simply glide with the current and feel the rush of flying underwater. But, with this type of diving come special procedures that you need to know so you can maximize your fun underwater. What do I need to start?
What will I do? During your PADI Drift Diver certification course, you'll learn about drift dive planning, organization, techniques and potential hazards, as well as special equipment and procedures like buoyancy. But it's not all theory because you'll go on two open water dives where you can put your new knowledge into action. How long will it take?
Why PADI Dry Suit Diver?
If you want to see the spectacular and prolific aquatic life often found in colder water climates you'll need to stay warm and that means a dry suit. But, you want to be trained in proper techniques and this is where PADI Dry Suit Diver Specialty course comes in. What do I need to start?
What will I do? During your PADI Dry Suit Diver Specialty course, you'll not only cover the background knowledge related to dry suit diving, you'll get into confined water to put that theory into practice. Then, once you've mastered confined water, it's time for two open water dives and applying that knowledge, including dive planning, organization, techniques, problems and buoyancy control. How long will it take?
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Why PADI Equipment Specialist?
Whether it's a regulator problem, a wet suit tear or a broken mask strap, the Equipment Specialist course can help. This Specialty course prepares you for the basic equipment maintenance, care and adjustments you'll encounter every day. In addition, you'll get the valuable background on equipment repair and purchase, making you better able to protect your investment. What do I need to start?
What will I do? During your PADI Equipment Specialist program, you'll familiarize yourself with the operation and maintenance of your personal equipment. Your instructor might also provide the opportunity to review new or unfamiliar dive equipment. The program is not an equipment repair program but it does give you:
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DAN O2 First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries overview: Objectives The course is designed to train and educate the general diving public in the techniques of using oxygen as first aid for a suspected dive injury. In addition, this course will introduce novice divers to the fundamentals of recognizing diving injury warning signs, response and management. This program also provides an excellent opportunity for experienced divers and instructors to continue their education. The DAN Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries course is not designed to train lay persons to provide oxygen to the general public. While the medical standards and equipment are the same regarding the emergency use of oxygen for both divers and non-divers, the DAN Oxygen Provider course does not prepare individuals to respond to the ill or injured member of the general public by using emergency oxygen. Recommended Minimum Hours of Training Knowledge Development (Lecture) = 1 Hour Skills Development (Practice) = 3 Hours
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