search and recovery diver
e-learning: $146 Certification course: $219
About the Course
The next time someone loses an item underwater, you can be the hero that finds the missing object.
In the PADI® Search and Recovery course, you’ll learn how to find lost objects underwater. You’ll practice different types of underwater search patterns and learn how to use a lift bag as you plan and execute mock search operations.
Take This Course If You Want to
- Recover lost items
- Learn underwater search patterns
- Improve your navigation skills
Learn How to
- Find things underwater
- Use a lift bag to recovery heavy objects and bring back to surface.
- How to conduct underwater search protocol for lost items.
- Plan a search operation
How to Become a Search and Recovery Diver
Finding items underwater is both challenging and rewarding. You need to know how to gather information, organize a search and choose an effective underwater search pattern. Your PADI Instructor will give you practice scenarios to build and hone your skills.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
1- PADI eLearning®
PADI eLearning makes it easy to fit scuba lessons into a busy schedule. Complete the independent study part of your course whenever, wherever it’s convenient for you. Work at your own pace, online or offline, using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor for inwater training, or whenever you have a question.
- eLearning time commitment: 2-4 hours
AT THE DIVE SITE
2- With Your Instructor
During four dives, you'll locate objects large and small using different search patterns. You’ll get hands-on experience using a lift bag and, on the last dive, you’ll plan and execute a mock search operation.
- Total time commitment: 2-3 days (dives must be completed over two days minimum)
***** The total price of $365 includes search and recovery e-learning course, all rental gear, air, instruction and certification. Total does NOT include Nitrox*****