PADI Equipment Specialist

Why PADI Equipment Specialist?

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 Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organisation). Minimum age: 12 years old (10 for PADI Junior Scuba Diver and PADI Junior Open Water Diver)

During your PADI Equipment Specialist program, you'll familiarise 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 but it does 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?

Recommended Course Hours: six

What will I need?

The Scuba Equipment Care & Maintenance book

Where can I go from here?

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

To learn more about your dive equipment, stop by your Divemaster Scuba and sign up for the PADI Equipment Specialist certification.

Looking for something special?

Take a look at our Adventure Holidays. This is a great opportunity to try something different under the guidance and supervision of our experienced instructors.

To book your PADI Course, call our local telephone booking line:
National Number: 0115 929 0707

We operate across various locations offering flexibility and choice. Click here for our training schedules and course fees. Combination courses, one to one tuition, mid-week and holiday courses are available. Please contact the Dive Centre for further details. We are always adding to the schedules, if the dates are not convenient, just ask.