SSI Specialty Course - Dry Suit Diving

 

This program provides the skills and concepts required to safely and comfortably dive while using a dry suit. You will learn the special requirements for dry suit diving, how to use your new equipment, the benefits of a dry suit, and how to deal with emergency situations that are unique to dry suit diving. You will earn the SSI Dry Suit Diving Specialty certification after completing this program.

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* Wreck Diving is a great add on!

* Night & Limited Visibility is also a great add on!

 

Course Content Includes:

• Why Dry Suits?

• Types of Dry Suits

• Dry Suit Valves

• Underwear Selection

• Dry Suit Accessories

• Dry Suit Techniques

• Maintenance of Dry Suits

• Dry Suit Repairs

 

Prerequisites:

• Must be at least 12 years old

• Must be an Open Water Diver or equivalent

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What Do I Need to Bring:

• Current, completed medical form. If you have any "YES" answers, you MUST have a physician sign off that you are cleared to dive.

• Your Total Diving Sytem

• Rental equipment, except for the Dry Suit, and air fills are not included with this specialty training course.

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Where:

• The classroom sessions and training dives will be held at Mermet Springs.

• Total Duration of class is 7 hours.

 

Training Materials:

Upon making a deposit for this program, you will have access to your digital training program on
your MYSSI App or when you log in at www.divessi.com. You must complete all quizzes with a
score of 100% before you arrive for class. There will be a multiple-choice exam at the end of the
classroom portion. You must pass the final exam with a score of 80% or higher.

 

Training Dives:

• You will compete 2 open water dives for certification.

Class Fees:

Total cost for the class is $175.00

• $125 includes your instruction, instructor fees, & entry into our facility.

• $50 pays for your digital home study program, certification fees, your digital certification card, certification card, and diploma

• A deposit of $50 plus purchasing your digital kit will hold your place in the class.

• Note: There will be a $50 rescheduling fee for anyone canceling a class with less that a 7 day notice.

• All Specialty classes should be scheduled at least 7 days in advance.

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