PADI
Exclusive Foundations of Diving Distinctive Specialty
The PADI Foundations of Diving Distinctive Specialty program aims to enhance your diving knowledge, skills, and overall awareness in the water.
PADI Exclusive Foundations of Diving Distinctive Specialty
Course overview
Exclusively at Northern Underwater Explorers!
The PADI Foundations of Diving Distinctive Specialty program aims to enhance your diving knowledge, skills, and overall awareness in the water. This unique program emphasizes both theoretical and practical aspects that contribute to the core Fundamentals of Diving. Participants will cultivate essential diving skills such as buoyancy control, trim, propulsion, and situational awareness. The course will also delve into vital theoretical topics such as equipment setup, communication, teamwork, dive planning, and emergency management.
These foundational skills are crucial for every diver and will particularly benefit those interested in pursuits like underwater photography, deep diving, wreck exploration, and technical diving.
Price Includes:
- Foundations of Diving Training Outline
- 2 Foundations of Diving Theory Sessions
- 4 Open Water Dives
Participants will engage in four open water training dives, focusing on essential skills, including:
- Controlled and precise descents and ascents
- Advanced buoyancy, trim, and propulsion techniques
- SMB (Surface Marker Buoy) deployment
- Team diving techniques
- Emergency management skills
- And much more!
- Drysuit – Rentals available for $105.00 (includes undergarments, hood, boots, and gloves)
- Dive Computer – Rentals available for $45.00
- Compass – Rentals available for $22.00
- Dive Light – Rentals available for $34.00
- Fins: Rentals available for $42.00
- SMB & Finger Spool – Available for purchase through Northern Underwater Explorers
Theory Topics Include:
- Equipment and Configuration
- Communication (Hand Signals and Light Signals)
- Trim and Buoyancy Techniques
- Proper Propulsion Methods
- Controlled Descents and Ascents
- Situational Awareness
- Teamwork and Positioning
- Dive Planning
- Understanding Nitrogen (N2) and Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
- Handling Diving Emergencies
Course Prerequisites
- Minimum age of 15 years
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification (or another qualifying certification)
- Recent drysuit diving experience within the last 12 months. If you haven’t completed a dive in the past year, please reach out to Northern Underwater Explorers before registering.
- It is recommended that you have completed at least 20 to 30 local dives before enrolling in this program.
Course Price
$799.99 + GST
Medical Statement
All students must complete a Medical Statement prior to any in-water activities. If you answer “yes” to any of the medical questions, please consult with Northern Underwater Explorers, as you may need to see a physician before starting the course.
Northern Underwater explorers course transfer / cancellation policy
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Course Price
$799.99 + GST