The SDI Computer Diver Course is designed to expand a diver’s knowledge in the use of their personal dive computer (PDC) and is primarily intended for divers who are certified with agencies using traditional dive tables for planning, rather than PDC’s throughout training.

Who this course is for:
The certified diver looking for more information to maximize their use of a computer for scuba diving

Course Duration:
Courses should not be treated as a race or something that can be skipped through quickly. Please remember training does not guarantee certification, we need to ensure you fully understand the training and will be a safe diver on certification. We follow a loved one clause that when certified we would be happy you could safely dive with one of our loved ones.

The e-learning and academic portion of this course should be completed before starting in water training and exercises. The duration of this piece is dependant on your availability. During this time our instructors are on hand to assist with questions or any element you may struggle with.
For many courses the swimming pool or confined water sessions give us time to practice and carry out skills in a controlled environment. We do not fix specific number of pool sessions as it is dependant on your comfort level with skills before moving to open water.
The open water element is again determined more by time in water rather than number of dives. We prefer longer dives building experience rather than quick short 20 minute ‘dips’.
We will strive to meet your timelines and requirements where possible and will always be dependant on student availability to attend sessions.

Course prerequisites & forms:
SDI Open Water Scuba Diver, SDI Junior Open Water Diver, or equivalent
Minimum age 18, 10 with parental consent
Forms:
Medical Form
Liability Release

What you can expect to learn:
The SDI Computer Diver course takes an in-depth look at all of the following and more:
Computers vs. tables
History of tables
Computers advantages
Different decompression models
Decompression sickness
Cause
Signs and symptoms
Treatment
First aid
Prevention
Types of diving computers
Air integrated
Non-air integrated
Features
How dive computers work
Decompression information in permanent memory
Pressure transducer reads ambient pressure
Internal clock records lapsed dive or surface time, updates frequently, usually every 3 seconds
Information is calculated in the computer microprocessor during each update
Information is displayed on screen
User is responsible for interpreting information
Use of dive computers
Always read manual first
Start-up procedures
Operating instructions
Ascent rates
Other information
Definitions
Dive time:
Elapsed time from beginning of descent until final surfacing at end of dive
Time remaining:
Available time, according to computer program, that diver may remain at current depth without incurring mandatory decompression; increases as depth decreases
Planning Multi-Level Repetitive Dives
Dive planning mode
First dive or repetitive dive
Only One Diver per Computer
Very unsafe practice for two divers to attempt to monitor dive profiles with one computer
Emergency Procedures
Decompression
Omitted decompression
Ascent rates
Computers varying ascent rates determined by the manufacture
Computer failure
Some of the required skills you will have to demonstrate include:

Diver must prepare a suitable multi-level profile for training dives
The diver is to monitor depth, buoyancy control, and air supply during the dives. For example, if the dive is projected for 21 metres/70 feet maximum depth; the diver must then monitor his depth and not exceed the planned maximum depth
Execute a safety stop must be included at the end of each dive
After completing the 2 dives the divers must download their computers if they have the capability
Instructors must review this information with the students

What’s in it for you?
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may engage in diving activities without direct supervision of the SDI Instructor* so long as the following limits are adhered to:

The diving activities approximate those of training
The areas of activities approximate those of training
Environmental conditions approximate those of training
*Note: Junior divers (ages 10-14) must participate in diving activities with a parent, guardian, or dive professional.
Also, the SDI Computer Diver certification counts towards a single specialty rating to achieve the SDI Advanced Diver Development Program.

How to take this course?
Availability to start every week.
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Price & Value:
SDI Computer Diver – €395,00
*Fully inclusive of all e-learning, equipment required for the course, training and certification on successful completion.

We focus on and are proud of the skill level, knowledge, decision making, experience and readiness of divers to dive at levels which they have been trained. We want to invest in you, your safety and ability to dive, then come home with amazing stories.

Our courses are priced as such and we do not hide additional costs. We are are very flexible for training, especially in terms of dates or location as we know we all have busy lives and work commitments. However if for reasons outside of weather, illness or other such emergencies a course/training can not be completed in the standard training schedule we will charge for extra days at €150,00 per day.