PADI Equipment Speciality
Do not miss a dive due to an equipment issue. Whether it is a blown o-ring, regulator problem, wetsuit tear or broken fin strap.Be prepared for basic scuba equipment maintenance, care and adjustments you will encounter every day.
Diving Equipment YOUR Life Support system should be maintained, washed, dried and well looked after.. including regular servicing by a professional BUT there is SO much YOU can do.
Curiosity is probably key
- Have you ever wondered how your Scuba Cylinder is made?
- What is involved in testing the air produced by us
- Ever wondered what the inside of your regulator looks like?
- Do you know your equipment well enough to undertake basic issue resolution?
- Have you ever missed a dive because of an equipment issue?
- Generally interested in your dive equipment and the equipment that we use as divers
Then this course is for you. If you own any dive equipment then please feel free to bring along as we will use this in class to show you what you can and cannot do to maintain it in great and safe condition.
What Do I need to Start?
- PADI Scuba Diver, Junior Scuba Diver or above
- Minimum Age: 10 years old
What Will I do?
- Review the theory, principles and operation of scuba diving equipment via PADI Elearning prior to the course
- You will also learn how your equipment works and about routine care and maintenance procedures - The more comfortable you are with it, the better performance you get from it and the better you care for it.
- Learn about routine, recommended care and maintenance procedures and equipment storage
- Learn how to overcome common problems with equipment and recommended professional maintenance procedures (may include a demonstration of repair procedures)
- Gain simple suggestions for comfortable equipment configurations and an introduction to new diving equipment
- Be able to ask any servicing or testing questions
How long will it take?
Over and above the pre-read, the course is classroom based and is 1 day in length
Any Other costs?
No
Whats Next?
Never be that customer who brings their equipment in for servicing and its full of salt, crusty and generally not happy. Go Diving and most importantly not miss a dive because something you could have done to resolve you did not know how!
Work towards your PADI Master Scuba Diver certification and be part of the top 2% of PADI Recreational Divers - this speciality counts as one fo the five required
Some Examples of what we have seen in servicing - do not be that person!
Oakham Swimming Pool
The 25m heated swimming pool at Oakham School's Leisure Centre is perfect for scuba diver training and kids' diving courses. This state-of-the-art facility provides laned sections for focused training and a comfortable, warm environment, ensuring an ideal learning experience for divers of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're refining your technique or introducing children to the wonders of diving, our pool offers the perfect setting.
Our pool session(s) are on Saturday evenings from 18:00 - 20:00, with a meet at the Dive Centre prior (this time will be confirmed when you book). The time at the Dive Centre is spent on various activities depending on which course you are undertaking but for all first session this will involve introducing you to your instructor, the dive equipment you will be using in the pool, a safety briefing and the evenings activities. During non term time then we have a pool session available on a Thursday from 19:00 - 21:00.
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Our team of highly experienced instructors will be on hand to guide you through every step of the way
