SSI Wreck Diver
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SSI Wreck Diver
The lure of exploring sunken vessels, airplanes, cars, tanks, rigs and more is something most divers can not resist
SSI Wreck Diving Speciality Course Overview
The SSI Wreck Diving program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to safely conduct non-penetration dives around wrecks and artificial reefs.
This Speciality certification also counts as one of the four Speciality certifications required for your SSI Master Scuba Diver certification.
What do I need to start the SSI Wreck Diving Speciality Course?
- You need to be 10 years old or over
- Be qualified as a Open Water Diver or above.
- Mask / Snorkel / Dive Computer / Compass / SMB and Reel
- Ideally you should have your own gloves and dive light / torch, but these can be supplied on request
What will I do during the SSI Wreck Diving Speciality Course?
There are many different types of wrecks, some of which are protected by laws that guard their historical and cultural significance.
During Open Water session you will learn :-
- How to plan and execute a wreck dive with your buddy
- What safety considerations to undertake for navigating and exploring wrecks and how to avoid common hazards
- Surveying and mapping a wreck - using wreck SCUBA diving equipment and things to think about when using / purchasing reels / lines and torches amongst others
- Techniques to avoid kicking up silt or disturbing the wreck and its inhabitants.
- During dive 2 you will also deploy an SMB an important means of safely undertaking a safety stop and your surface support boat (if diving from a boat) know where you are.
- All dives you will gain additional experience in planning, organising and making two wreck dives under the supervision of your SSI Instructor and support professionals, enabling you to plan well continued and safe wreck dives
- Complete a wreck swim through if safe to do.
What materials will I use during the SSI Wreck Speciality Course?
As part of the course you will be provided with the SSI Elearning materials via the SSI App for you to complete the relevant Knowledge Reviews
How long does the SSI Wreck Speciality Course take?
- Online e-learning
- 1 day in open water - completing the two mandatory training dives
Any other costs?
Not included is the Entrance fees for open water site and personal travel costs
FAQ's
1. I completed a Wreck Adventure dive can this credit towards the Wreck Speciality
Yes, the first dive of the Wreck Adventure dive is the first dive of the Wreck Speciality. Contact us to discuss.
Whats my next adventure?
When you have completed 24 dives and this speciality you can undertake the Advanced Wreck diving course.
Its not all about training.. you should have the skills but most importantly come diving with us and apply the skills you have learnt, we have many trips and events. Enjoy and have adventures and make friends.
Prior to any Diver training course students need to complete a Mandatory Medical Questionaire.
Please ensure that you have read the Medical Statement and are sure that you will be able to commence any diver training PRIOR to paying as our Training Terms Conditions apply after payment has been made.
A doctor's confirmation of fitness to dive is required if you answer YES to any medical condition on the Medical Statement.
Please note that if you need a Physician signoff most of our local surgeries WILL NOT sign this form, we suggest you contact Midlands Dive Chamber 01788 579 555 in this instance.
You can check out the Medical Statement here:
