SDI Deep Diver Course
The SDI (Scuba Diving International) Deep Diver Course at Dive Subculture Technical is your gateway to exploring the depths safely and confidently. This essential course prepares you for dives beyond the standard recreational limits, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to handle the unique challenges of deep diving. Whether you’re exploring wrecks, walls, or other deep-water environments, the SDI Deep Diver certification gives you the ability to manage depth with confidence and precision.
At Dive Subculture Technical, we emphasize real-world application throughout our training. Our SDI Deep Diver course focuses on building essential skills such as gas management, deep-water navigation, and decompression awareness. You’ll learn how to plan deep dives meticulously, respond effectively to emergencies, and safely ascend from greater depths while maintaining situational awareness.
What sets Dive Subculture Technical apart is our instructors’ experience in both recreational and technical diving. This dual expertise allows us to provide insights that go beyond the basics, giving you practical knowledge for handling complex dive scenarios at depth. Whether you’re looking to extend your recreational limits or lay the groundwork for technical diving, our instructors will ensure you develop the skills needed for success.
The course combines classroom sessions, confined water practice, and open water dives at depths of up to 40 meters (130 feet). You’ll learn to monitor gas consumption, avoid nitrogen narcosis, and perform safe ascents using deep-stop protocols. Our step-by-step approach ensures you are fully prepared to dive deep safely and confidently.
Upon completing the SDI Deep Diver Course, you’ll gain the confidence and skills to explore more challenging dive sites around the world. This certification will unlock access to deeper wrecks, walls, and marine life that lie beyond the reach of many recreational divers. With Dive Subculture Technical, you’ll be equipped to venture deeper, armed with the skills and knowledge to make every deep dive safe, enjoyable, and memorable.
Why Choose Us?
Experienced Instructors
Learn from seasoned technical divers who are passionate about teaching.
Stunning Dive Locations
Train in the spectacular waters of Khao Lak, Malapascua and Yangon.
Personalized Learning
Enjoy small class sizes for tailored instruction and maximum attention.
Top-Quality Gear
Dive with state-of-the-art equipment that is meticulously maintained
SDI Deep Diver Course
The SDI Deep Diver Course at Dive Subculture Technical is designed to safely prepare you for deeper dives, giving you the skills and confidence to explore depths beyond the standard recreational limits. Deep diving offers a gateway to stunning wrecks, walls, and marine life found only at greater depths. This course equips you to manage the specific challenges that come with deep environments, ensuring you can dive safely and responsibly.
This course is ideal for:
- Certified divers interested in expanding their depth range up to 40 meters (130 feet).
- Divers planning to explore deeper reefs, wrecks, or walls.
- Photographers and videographers looking to capture unique marine life and deep-water environments.
- Recreational divers preparing for advanced or technical diving programs.
- Minimum Age: 18 years (or 15 years with parental consent).
- Certification Requirement: SDI Open Water Diver certification or equivalent from a recognized agency.
- Physical Fitness: Must be physically fit for diving activities.
The SDI Deep Diver course provides the following skills and knowledge:
- Dive Planning and Gas Management: Plan dives to optimize bottom time and manage air consumption efficiently.
- Decompression Awareness: Understand nitrogen absorption and how to safely avoid or manage decompression.
- Handling Nitrogen Narcosis: Recognize and respond to the effects of narcosis at depth.
- Deep Dive Navigation: Develop underwater navigation skills for deep environments.
- Emergency Procedures: Learn how to respond to depth-related emergencies and manage contingencies effectively.
- Access to New Dive Sites: Explore deeper wrecks, walls, and marine life beyond recreational depth limits.
- Confidence at Depth: Gain the skills to manage air, depth, and emergencies.
- Preparedness for Advanced Courses: Build a strong foundation for future technical or decompression diving courses.
- Improved Safety Awareness: Develop the ability to handle depth-related challenges calmly and effectively.
- Knowledge Component: Complete all academic learning through online modules or in-person sessions.
- Confined Water Session: If needed, practice essential deep diving skills in a controlled environment.
- Open Water Dives: Successfully complete at least two open water dives, with one dive reaching 30 to 40 meters (100 to 130 feet).
- Final Assessment: Demonstrate mastery of deep diving skills and pass the final evaluation with an SDI-certified instructor.
SDI Deep Diver Course Structure
📚 Course Structure
The SDI Deep Diver Course prepares divers to explore depths beyond the recreational limit of 18 meters (60 feet), with a focus on safety, planning, and precision. Below is a breakdown of the course structure, which includes knowledge development, confined water sessions, and open water training.
This phase covers essential theoretical concepts, ensuring divers are prepared to manage the challenges of deep environments. Topics include:
- Physiology of Deep Diving: Understanding the effects of pressure on the body and the risks of nitrogen narcosis.
- Decompression Awareness: Monitoring nitrogen absorption and planning no-decompression or decompression dives.
- Gas Management: Calculating gas consumption rates and planning for air requirements at depth.
- Environmental Factors: Dealing with thermoclines, reduced light, and underwater currents.
- Emergency Procedures: Responding to emergencies such as out-of-air situations or rapid ascents.
Delivery Method:
- Online self-study or instructor-led classroom sessions.
- Interactive quizzes to reinforce knowledge and dive planning exercises.
In some cases, a confined water session may be included to practice key techniques before moving to open water.
Skills Practiced:
- Managing buoyancy at depth and during ascents.
- Simulating emergency procedures, such as sharing air.
- Practicing underwater navigation for deep dive scenarios.
- Mastering controlled ascent rates and practicing deep stop protocols.
Goal:
- Build familiarity with deep diving procedures in a low-risk environment to enhance safety and comfort during open water dives.
The core of the SDI Deep Diver course involves applying the learned skills during at least two open water dives at depths between 30 and 40 meters (100 to 130 feet).
Skills Demonstrated:
- Dive Planning and Execution: Use dive plans to manage time, gas, and depth limits.
- Gas Monitoring and Management: Track air consumption throughout the dive.
- Emergency Preparedness: Execute simulated emergency procedures at depth.
- Controlled Ascents and Deep Stops: Maintain safe ascent rates, performing deep stops when necessary.
- Navigation and Environmental Awareness: Navigate effectively and manage depth-related environmental changes.
Goal:
- Ensure divers can safely and confidently manage the challenges of deep diving while applying practical skills in real-world scenarios.
Course Duration - 2 Days
Academics 1 Day
Pool Session Not Applicable
Open Water 2 Dives
Highest Safety and Standards
Dive Subculture Technical is fully committed to your safety. We conduct our courses following the highest SDI Certifications
Certification, Unlimited Adventures
You’ll unlock access to dive sites worldwide, preparing you for exciting underwater journeys and lifelong exploration.
Personal Learning Experience
We tailor our instruction to match your learning pace and comfort level, ensuring every student builds confidence and skills.
Protect Your Dive Adventure with DAN Insurance
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What's Included :-
At Dive Subculture Technical, we provide everything you need for a seamless and enjoyable learning experience. Our SDI Deep Diver Course ensures that you are fully equipped and prepared for your underwater adventure. Here’s what’s included:
Comprehensive Learning Materials
– Access to eLearning modules or printed manuals or through our DST App, covering the theory and fundamentals of diving.
– Classroom sessions (if applicable) for further discussion and Q&A with instructors.
Full Equipment Rental Use of premium scuba gear, including:
– Mask, fins, and snorkel
– Buoyancy Control Device (BCD)
– Regulator with alternate air source and gauges
– Dive computer for real-time monitoring
– Wetsuit appropriate for the dive environment
Open Water Sessions
– Two open water dives at scenic dive sites, applying what you’ve learned under the supervision of our expert instructors.
Certification Fees and SDI Certification Card
– SDI Deep Diver certification card upon successful completion of the course, valid worldwide.
Logbook
– A dive logbook to document your training dives and track future dives, building your diving portfolio.
Refreshments and Surface Intervals
– Snacks and refreshments during surface intervals to keep you hydrated and energized throughout the day.
Additional Equipments
– Slates (Provided)
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