Dive Shop Florida, Deans Dive Center PADI Equipment Specialist Class

A Professional Full Service Dive Shop and PADI Dive Training Facility

Equipment Specialist Course

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 Dive Certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)

Minimum age: 12 years old.

Scuba Equipment Care & Maintenance Book

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 where you learn how to service your own personal gear. It will however 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

How long will it take?

The class is scheduled for six hours split between Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 9:30

Where can I go from here?

You can count this specialty certification towards your Master Scuba Diver certification.