Self sufficiency can enhance a divers safety in any situation, whether you’re diving in a big group of divers or not, being able to solve your own problems through redundancy can make you safer in the water, but also a more valuable buddy.
The Independent Diver program gives the knowledge and skills needed to safely and confidently dive without a designated buddy whilst using a redundant gas supply and equipment to ensure safety.
This is an advanced and equipment intensive course. It requires experience in deep, navigation and night & limited visibility as well as the Diver Stress and Rescue certification.
This is a two day course that includes a pool session and two dives.
Minimum Age: | 18 |
Certification Prerequisites: | Night & Limited Visibility, Navigation, Deep Diving and Stress & Rescue Certification, 75 dives totalling 50 hours or more |
Pool/Confined Water Sessions: | 1 |
Open Water Dives: | 2 |
Maximum Training Depth: | 30 meter / 100 feet |
Suggested Duration: | 10 - 15 hours |
Please refer to the SSI Training Standards for more detailed information |