Continuing-Education
PADI search and recovery diver
Total time commitment:
3 Days
Depth:
–
Group:
Maximum 5 members
Theory:
Piratical : Poseidon Diving Centres
- Hikkaduwa (November – April)
- Nilaveli (April – October)
What is a PADI Search and Recovery Diver Course?
PADI’s search and recovery diver course focuses on teaching divers the proper techniques for locating, retrieving, and transporting lost items in the underwater world. The course aims to equip divers with the necessary knowledge and skills to reduce the risks associated with searching and recovering items underwater.
What are the qualifications needed to do the PADI Search and Recovery Diver Course?
Before taking the search and recovery diver course, you must have a PADI advanced open water diver certification or hold a qualifying certification from another training organization. Additionally, you must be at least 12 years old, medically fit to dive, and have completed dive training in the past two years.
Can I take an E-learning PADI search and recovery diver course?
Yes! PADI offers an e-learning program for the search and recovery diver course. With the e-learning platform, you can complete the theoretical aspects of the course online before taking the practical training exercises. This program offers more flexible learning schedules and can be a great option for those with hectic lifestyles or short on holiday time.
Digital Search and Recovery Diver Course Schedule
The search and recovery diver course is typically three days long and includes four major training dives. However, the course schedule may vary depending on the location, weather conditions, and individual dive centers. At Poseidon Diving Centre Sri Lanka, you’ll get to experience a well-structured program that enables you to finish the course while taking in the beautiful underwater surroundings.
What can I expect to improve when I follow the search and recovery diver certification?
The search and recovery diver course will help you enhance your underwater navigation skills, build your ability to communicate with your dive buddy and increase your overall situational awareness. Besides, you’ll get to practice using various search patterns, devise a search plan, and use specialized equipment to locate and retrieve lost items.
What are the advantages after following the search and recovery diver course?
The search and recovery diver certification comes with several advantages. By mastering the search and recovery skills, you’ll become a more competent and confident diver. You’ll also be able to help others in emergencies, and it can be a valuable skill to have in conservation efforts such as removing trash that pollutes the underwater environment.
Where you can follow PADI Search and Recovery Diver Course in Sri Lanka?
This course is available at all Poseidon Diving Centres. Poseidon diving center is the first five-star PADI diving center in Sri Lanka and has been in operation for 50 years. all PADI certifications is available at the best price in Hikkaduwa (October to April South Coast) and Nilaveli Trincomalee (April to September East Coast).