SSI Cavern Diving Specialty

From NZD $275.00
  • Duration: 2 Days (approx.)
  • Location: Warkworth, NZ
  • Product code: SCDS
Continue your SCUBA discovery with the cavern diving specialty program advanced range

If you had decided that diving is a sport you want to really immerse yourself in, then its time for you to continue your adventure with SSI's continuing education program.

In this specialty program with proper training you will be allowed limited access into caverns. If you want to further your scuba career with cavern diving then this program is for you.

With an array of specialty dive programs to chose from, here at NZ diving we have selected ones in which feel will increase your ultimate dive experience, right here in the beautiful NZ coastline. Once certified these specialties will allow you to explore different marine environments around the world.

Course Description

This program provides you with the knowledge and experience required to independently plan and conduct cavern penetration dives within the light zone at depths shallower than 40 meters. You will learn how to use specialized cavern diving equipment, gas management concepts and buddy team skills to safely conduct cavern dives. You will earn the SSI Cavern Diving Specialty certification after completing this program.

Minimum Age:18

Certification Prerequisites: Advanced Open Water Diver certification & 24 logged dives

Academic Sessions: Varies

Pool/Confined Water Sessions:1

Open Water Dives:4

Maximum Training Depth:40 meters / 130 feet

Suggested Duration:12 hours

Specialized Equipment: See SSI Training Standards

The Diver Diamond methodology

Each of our Specialty Programs is based on our  diver diamond methodology

Diver Diamond is the cornerstone of the SSI educational system. It emphasizes the critical components of a great scuba education program: Proper knowledge, Proper Skills, Proper Equipment and Proper Experience. The diver diamond is the foundation for the Ultimate Dive Experience.