Altitude
Scuba Diving Course
Any
time you're diving from 300 to 3000 metres/1000 to 10,000
feet above sea level, you're altitude diving. If you want
to explore the hidden world of a mountain lake, the PADI
Altitude Diver Specialty course is for you.
What
do I need to start?
PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification
(or qualifying certification from another organization)
Minimum age: 10 years old
What will I do?
The
Altitude Diver Specialty course familiarizes you with the
rules and procedures necessary to use the Recreational Dive
Planner at altitude. This includes:
Altitude
dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems
and hazards
Special Recreational Dive Planner procedures for diving
at altitude
Safety stops and emergency decompression procedures
Special equipment necessary for altitude diving
How long will it take?
Recommended Course Hours: 24
Minimum Open Water Training: two dives over one day
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