Independent Air Source Diver

Description

Independent Air Source Diver

This course is designed to train divers in the use of an independent, self-contained, alternate Air Source breathing system for sport divers. It’s key priority is to familiarize the individual with the skills, knowledge, procedures, techniques, benefits, and problem solving of using such a system.

Cost of course includes: class time with instructor(s); two open water dives; registration and certification card upon successful completion. Air fills, including Nitrox, and equipment rentals, are not organically included.

Who this course is for:

• The certified diver looking to learn techniques used during diving with an additional air source, and to learn more about the benefits of doing so in the underwater world

Course prerequisites:

• SDI Open Water Scuba Diver, or equivalent
• Minimum age 18, 15 with parental consent

What you can expect to learn:

The SDI Independent Air Source Diver Course takes an in-depth look at all of the following and more:

• Alternate Air Source Systems
  • Octopus regulator
  • Pony cylinder with regulator
  • Integrated cylinder/regulator systems
  • Dual cylinders, including sling/bail out bottle and sidemount
• Use
  • How to attach to the diver
  • Duration and depth
  • Refill options
  • Cleaning and maintenance
• Review of Buddy Diving Techniques
• Low and Out of Air Emergencies
  • Causes
    • Self
    • Buddy
    • Environmental
  • Traditional Options
    • Buddy Systems
• Considerations When Travelling

Some of the required skills you will have to demonstrate include:

• Plan dives
• Proper attaching of independent air source system
• Test and check all equipment
• Review regulator recovery skills
• Enter and descend
• Buoyancy check
• Practice regulator recovery
• Practice independent air source system skills
  • Activate, breathe, signal ascent, re-stow
• Proper safety stop while managing alternative air source
• Exit safely with additional gear
• Log dives

What’s in it for you?

Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may engage in diving activities without direct supervision of the SDI Instructor so long as the following limits are adhered to:

• The diving activities approximate those of training
• The areas of activities approximate those of training
• Environmental conditions approximate those of training

SDI Alternate Air Source Diver minimum requirements:

• Complete all open water requirements efficiently
• Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution