SSI Navigation Specialty

card---spec-navigationDo you always wonder how the divemaster or the instructor easily finds his way back to the boat or the exit point all the time? If so, the SSI Navigation Specialty course is what you need to master this skill yourself! This course will teach you how to navigate on a compass and how to easily apply natural navigation skills. You will learn how estimate distances, find your way under water and how to always be able to get back to the exit point. After having taken the Navigation Specialty course you will be leading the way!

 

Course Fee:

AUD$350.- A $100 deposit will secure your place on the course, with the balance due on the first day.
 

Prerequisites:

Open Water Diver (or Junior Open Water Diver) certification and a current diving medical (within the last 12 months).
 

Course Outline:

The course consists of 4 dives over 2 days.
 

Inclusions:

– All air fills
– All learning materials (manuals, slates, etc.)
– Four dives
– Instruction
– Specialty certification card

 

Equipment Requirements:

Full SCUBA Gear and Compass*
 

Recommended:

Whistle or Surface Marker Bouy (SMB).

* Please note that it is recommended that you use your own equipment when participating in this course. Snorkel Safari Adelaide’s friendly shop and dive team members are happy to assist you in choosing your equipment. However, if you would rather hire your equipment, you can do so at a cost of $50.00 for the duration of the course. A compass will be provided on request for the duration of the course

 

Nationally Accredited Training

The competency you will receive from this course is:

  • SROSCB006A navigate prescribed routes underwater

The above unit/s is from the SRO03 Outdoor Recreation Training Package

 

Pre-requisite/s:

SROSCB001A Perform scuba dive’s to a maximum depth of 18 metres
SR0SCB002A Complete Specialty Open Water Dives