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Specialties
Class
Enriched Air (Nitrox)
Maximize your time with the
upgraded PADI Enriched Air Diver course. Enriched Air Diver saves you time by
allowing you to:
How soon can I be diving on enriched air?
Equipment Specialty
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?
PADI Scuba Diver, Junior
Scuba Diver, PADI Open Water Diver, Junior Open Water Diver certification (or
qualifying certification from another organization)
Minimum age: 12 years old (10
for PADI Junior Scuba Diver and PADI Junior Open Water Diver)
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:
Theory, principles and
operation of dive equipment
Routine recommended care and
maintenance procedures
Common problems with
equipment and recommended professional maintenance procedures
Simple suggestions for
comfortable equipment configurations and an introduction to new equipment
What will I
need?
The Scuba Equipment Care &
Maintenance book
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?
PADI Adventure Diver
certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
Minimum age: 15 years old
What will I
do?
You'll learn deep dive
planning, organization, procedures, techniques and hazards. You'll also put this
knowledge to the test as you go on four open water dives that range from 18 - 40
metres / 60 - 130 feet.
What will I
need?
Deep-Pak, which includes
manual, video and log insert
When you go night diving
you'll see a whole new world. Even your local dive site takes on a new
personality at night, as many underwater creatures and plant life (different
from those you see during the day) are active at night
What do I
need to start?
PADI Open Water Diver or
Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another
organization)
Minimum age: 12 years old
What will I
do?
You'll learn night dive
planning, organization, procedures, techniques and potential problems. You'll
also learn how to control your buoyancy, navigate and communicate at night.
Since many of the plants and animals you'll see are different, you'll also get
an introduction to nocturnal aquatic life.
What will I
need?
Night-Pak, which includes
manual, video and log insert
Coral Reef Conservation Specialty Course
Project Aware
Stay underwater longer
Get back into the water sooner
Get your certification while simultaneously completing dives for other PADI
courses
Plus, by diving with Enriched Air you may feel less tired on your vacation
Just a mini workshop and a couple dives and you’ll be on your way.
What will I need?
You'll need your PADI Enriched Air Crew-Pak, which includes an Enriched Air 32
percent Table, Enriched Air 36 percent Table and Equivalent Air Depth/Oxygen
Exposure Table
Night Diver
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?
No dive certification required
No minimum age limit
What will I do? This non-diving course includes:
An introduction to Project AWARE
The importance of coral reefs to marine ecosystems and coastal areas
Coral reef biology, association and competition
The status of the world's coral reefs
How participants can help, including responsible diving and snorkeling practices
What will I need?
A.W.A.R.E. - Our World, Our Water
Protect the Living Reef Video
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Peak Performance Buoyancy |
If you want to fine-tune your buoyancy and soar over reefs, extend bottom time by reducing air consumption and prolong the life of your dive equipment, the Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty course is for you.
What do I need to start?
PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
Minimum age: 10 years old
What will I do?
During your Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty course, you'll use PADI's Basic Weighting Guidelines to determine the correct amount of weight. Then you'll practice the fundamentals of peak performance buoyancy during two open water dives, including the buoyancy check, fine-tuning buoyancy underwater, weight positioning for trim, streamlining and visualization.
What will I need?
Peak Performance Buoyancy video
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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?
PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
Minimum age: 10 years old
What will I do?
As part of your PADI Boat Diver Specialty course, you'll learn about:
Boat diving planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards
Proper boat diving etiquette, including equipment storage and conduct
Common boat terminology
Specific and local boat diving laws and ordinances
Overview of emergency and safety equipment needed on- private dive boats
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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?
PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
Minimum age: 12 years old
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.
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Multilevel Diver |
Since there's so much to see underwater you'll want to make the most of your stay. The PADI Multilevel Diver Specialty course tells you how by introducing you to the many varieties of multilevel diving.
What do I need to start?
PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
Minimum age: 12 years old
What will I do?
You'll learn what multilevel diving is and why you want to plan for multilevel dives. You'll also get to see the various types of multilevel dive calculators (including the Recreational Dive Planner, Wheel version and dive computers), as well as learn about multilevel dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques, and potential problems.
What will I need?
The Decompression Theory, Dive Tables and Dive Computers Book
Recreational Dive Planner, The Wheel
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Under Water Navigation Diver |
When you're underwater, knowing where you are and where you're going comes in handy, especially if you're looking for that beautiful reef that you've heard all about. The PADI Underwater Navigator Specialty course will help you become a pro at finding your way underwater.
What do I need to start?
PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certified (or qualifying certification from another organization)
Minimum age: 10 years old
What will I do?
During your PADI Underwater Navigator Specialty course, you'll learn underwater navigation dive procedures, techniques, planning, organization and potential problems. You'll also be introduced to natural navigation, underwater patterns, distance estimation and further your compass navigation skills. You'll put these into practice during your three open water dives.
What will I need?
Nav-Pak, which includes Nav-Finder, manual, video and log insert
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Search and Recovery Diver |
Have you ever dropped something in the water? Are you looking for lost treasure? The PADI Search and Recovery Diver Specialty course will teach you effective ways to find objects underwater and bring them to the surface.
What do I need to start?
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization) OR PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver AND PADI Underwater Navigation certifications (or qualifying certification from another organization)
Minimum age: 12 years old
What will I do?
You'll learn search and recovery dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques and potential problems. You'll also cover limited visibility, search patterns and safe object recovery using lift devices.
What will I need?
Search and Recovery-Pak, which includes manual, video and log insert
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Under Water Photography Diver |
The PADI Underwater Photographer Specialty course can help you learn how to take your fist underwater photographs or fine tune your existing skills to produce photographs that will stun your friends.
What do I need to start?
PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
Minimum age: 10 years old
What will I do?
You'll learn the basics of underwater photography such as composition, film type and camera handling, with special emphasis on practical techniques. You'll learn underwater photography dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques and potential problems. You'll also learn how to care for and maintain your camera equipment.
What will I need?
Photo-Pak, which includes manual, video and log insert
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Wreck Diver |
The lure of exploring sunken vessels, airplanes and automobiles is something most divers can't resist. The PADI Wreck Diver Specialty course introduces you to wreck diving and helps you develop the skills and knowledge necessary for safe and fun wreck diving.
What do I need to start?
PADI Adventure Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
Minimum age: 15 years old
What will I do?
Information contained in your wreck diver program includes:
The planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards of wreck diving
The preparation and use of lights, air supplies, special equipment, penetration lines and reels
Limited-visibility diving techniques and emergency procedures
What will I need?
Wreck-Pak, which includes manual, video and log insert
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Project Aware |
If you want to learn about the plight of worldwide aquatic ecosystems and how you can protect them, this Specialty course is for you. This non-diving Specialty course may also be conducted in conjunction with other PADI Specialty Diver courses.
What do I need to start?
No dive certification required
No minimum age limit
What will I do?
You'll learn about aquatic ecosystem degradation and the conservation measures protecting aquatic resources. This includes:
The Project AWARE philosophy
The importance and interdependence of worldwide aquatic ecosystems
Current issues regarding fisheries, coastal zone management and marine pollution
The status of several critically degraded marine environments
How you can help
What will I need?
AWARE, Our World, Our Water
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Dry Suit |
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?
PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
Minimum age: 10 years old
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.
What will I need?
Dry Suit Pak, which includes manual, video and log insert
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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?
PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
Minimum age: 12 years old
What will I do?
During the program, you'll learn the techniques you need to know for safe diver propulsion vehicle operation. This includes:
Diver propulsion vehicle dive planning organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards
Equipment and procedure considerations
How to avoid harming fragile aquatic life
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Underwater Hunter |
CONTACT ATLANTIC SCUBA, INC. 386-253-7558
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Underwater Naturalist |
If you're interested in aquatic life then the PADI Underwater Naturalist Specialty course is for you. This course is an introduction to the underwater aquatic environment and will help develop safe and responsible aquatic life interaction techniques.
What do I need to start?
PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
Minimum age: 10 years old
What will I do?
During your PADI Underwater Naturalist Specialty course, you'll learn underwater naturalist dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques and potential problems. You'll also get an overview of the major aquatic life groupings, interactions and factual information that dispels negative myths. You'll put this information into practice during your two open water dives.
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Digital Underwater Photographer |
Digital has taken the underwater photography world by storm. Get in on the action with the PADI Digital Underwater Photographer Specialty course. You can quickly and easily capture the underwater world with your camera and on your computer.
What do I need to start?
Must be a PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water (or have a qualifying certification from another training organization) However, you can take the course as a snorkeler and receive a nondiving certification.
Choosing and using modern digital cameras and underwater housings
What will I do?
During the PADI Digital Underwater Photographer Specialty course, you learn to use the PADI SEA (Shoot, Examine and Adjust) method, which takes full advantage of digital technology. The result is good underwater photos faster than you may imagine. You not only learn how to take good photos, but how to share them with your friends via email or printing, optimizing your work with your computer, storage and more.
