The PADI Deep Diver Specialty course teaches you the skills and knowledge needed to safely explore the underwater world at greater depths. It’s a course that expands your diving limits and allows you to visit dive sites that are beyond the reach of standard open water divers.

Here’s a breakdown of what the course covers:

• Understanding Deep Diving: You’ll learn about the physiological effects of deep diving, including nitrogen narcosis, oxygen toxicity, and how to manage these risks. This includes understanding how pressure affects the body and the importance of proper gas planning.
• Deep Diving Equipment: The course covers the specialized equipment considerations for deep diving, such as the need for a depth gauge, dive computer, and potentially enriched air (nitrox).
• Deep Diving Procedures: You’ll learn the specific procedures for planning and executing deep dives, including descent and ascent rates, gas management, and emergency procedures. This includes understanding no-decompression limits and how to calculate them.
• Gas Planning: A significant portion of the course focuses on gas planning, teaching you how to calculate your air consumption rate and ensure you have enough gas for the dive, including reserve gas for contingencies.
• Navigation: Deep dives often require good navigation skills to return to the ascent point, so the course will reinforce these skills.
• Potential Hazards: You’ll learn about the potential hazards of deep diving and how to mitigate those risks. This includes understanding the signs and symptoms of nitrogen narcosis and other depth-related issues.

Why take this course?

• Explore deeper dive sites: Access dive locations that are beyond the limits of recreational divers, opening up opportunities to see unique marine life and underwater formations.
• Challenge yourself: Deep diving can be a rewarding and challenging experience, pushing your diving skills and knowledge to the next level.
• Gain a deeper understanding of diving physiology: Learn about how your body reacts to pressure and how to manage the risks associated with deep diving.

Prerequisites:

• PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent)
• Minimum age: 15 years old

What to expect:

The PADI Deep Diver course typically includes classroom or online sessions to cover theory and at least four open water dives. These dives will progressively take you to deeper depths, allowing you to practice the skills and procedures you’ve learned. You’ll likely use a dive computer to monitor your depth, time, and no-decompression limits.

Important Note: Deep diving has inherent risks. This course is designed to teach you how to manage those risks, but it’s crucial to dive within your limits and always follow safe diving practices. It’s also important to note that deep diving limits vary depending on the certifying agency and location. This course typically certifies you to a maximum depth of 40 meters/130 feet.

How do I book?

If you want more information or would like to book onto the PADI Deep Diver course, please contact us via email, via phone on 01702 542759 or pop into the dive shop for a chat about the course and to collect your new PADI Deep Diver Pack.