SDI Wreck Diver Course
The SDI (Scuba Diving International) Wreck Diver Course at Dive Subculture Technical is your gateway to exploring underwater shipwrecks safely and confidently. This essential course prepares you to dive in and around wrecks, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to handle the unique challenges of wreck diving. Whether you’re investigating historical wrecks, artificial reefs, or submerged structures, the SDI Wreck Diver certification gives you the ability to navigate wrecks with confidence and precision.
At Dive Subculture Technical, we emphasize real-world application throughout our training. Our SDI Wreck Diver course focuses on building essential skills such as buoyancy control, wreck navigation, and penetration planning. You’ll learn how to plan wreck dives meticulously, avoid hazards, and maintain situational awareness while exploring the intricate structures and hidden histories of wrecks.
What sets Dive Subculture Technical apart is our instructors’ experience in both recreational and technical wreck diving. This dual expertise allows us to provide insights that go beyond the basics, giving you practical knowledge for handling complex wreck dive scenarios. Whether you’re interested in recreational wreck exploration or aiming for more technical wreck penetration dives, our instructors will ensure you develop the skills needed for success.
The course combines classroom sessions, confined water practice, and open water wreck dives, allowing you to apply your skills in real-world settings. You’ll learn to assess wreck stability, manage entry points, and perform safe navigation around and within wrecks. Our step-by-step approach ensures you are fully prepared to dive wrecks safely and responsibly.
Upon completing the SDI Wreck Diver Course, you’ll gain the confidence and skills to explore a variety of wreck sites around the world. This certification will unlock access to captivating underwater sites, allowing you to experience history and marine life within these unique environments. With Dive Subculture Technical, you’ll be equipped to dive wrecks, armed with the skills and knowledge to make each wreck 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 WreckDiver Course
The SDI Wreck Diver Course at Dive Subculture Technical is designed to safely prepare you for exploring underwater wrecks, giving you the skills and confidence to navigate these fascinating structures. Wreck diving opens up a gateway to unique marine life habitats, historical artifacts, and intricate underwater landscapes. This course equips you to handle the specific challenges of wreck diving, ensuring you can dive responsibly and safely.
At Dive Subculture Technical, our SDI Wreck Diver course emphasizes practical skills such as buoyancy control, hazard awareness, and safe entry techniques for limited wreck penetration. You’ll learn to assess wreck stability, plan your dive with care, and navigate around these captivating underwater environments, allowing you to explore wrecks with confidence.
The SDI Wreck Diver Course is designed for divers who are eager to explore the mystery and history of underwater wrecks. It’s ideal for those who want to enhance their skills for diving in and around submerged structures, whether natural wrecks or artificial reefs. This course is perfect for recreational divers looking to safely navigate wrecks and for those considering more advanced penetration dives in the future.
- Minimum age of 18 years old (15 with parental consent)
SDI Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent certification
Good health and physical fitness suitable for diving
In this course, you’ll gain the essential skills and knowledge required for safe and enjoyable wreck diving, including:
- Wreck Navigation and Mapping: Learning techniques for navigating around wrecks, assessing entry and exit points, and creating simple maps.
- Buoyancy Control for Wrecks: Developing advanced buoyancy skills to maintain control and avoid disturbing silt and marine life around wrecks.
- Hazard Awareness: Understanding the potential risks involved in wreck diving, such as entanglement and sharp objects, and how to avoid them.
- Limited Penetration Techniques: Practicing basic entry skills for safe, limited exploration inside wrecks, without venturing into complex interiors.
- Environmental Considerations: Gaining knowledge about preserving wreck sites, understanding the impact on marine life, and diving ethically around these sensitive environments.
Upon completing the SDI Wreck Diver Course, you’ll gain:
- Enhanced Diving Skills: The confidence to dive in and around wrecks with safe, responsible techniques.
- Access to Unique Dive Sites: Opportunities to explore fascinating wreck sites, artificial reefs, and underwater habitats around the world.
- Increased Awareness and Safety: Knowledge of potential hazards and best practices for safe wreck diving, enhancing your overall dive experience.
- SDI Certification: A recognized certification that highlights your ability to navigate and explore wrecks responsibly, adding to your diving credentials.
- Successfully complete all academic and practical skills evaluations
- Demonstrate proficiency in buoyancy control, navigation, and limited penetration techniques
- Actively participate in both classroom and open water wreck dives
SDI Wreck Diver Course Structure
📚 Course Structure
The SDI Wreck Diver Course prepares divers to safely explore and navigate underwater wrecks, focusing on safety, planning, and environmental awareness. Below is a breakdown of the course structure, which includes knowledge development, optional confined water practice, and open water wreck dives.
In the academic portion, you’ll gain foundational knowledge for safe wreck diving. Topics include:
- Wreck Navigation and Mapping: Learning how to assess wreck structure, identify entry and exit points, and create simple maps for safer exploration.
- Hazard Awareness and Safety: Understanding potential risks, such as entanglement, sharp objects, and unstable structures, and learning techniques to avoid them.
- Limited Penetration Techniques: Basics of wreck penetration for limited exploration without venturing deep into the interior.
- Environmental Impact and Preservation: Gaining knowledge on preserving wreck sites, understanding the importance of minimal disturbance, and maintaining wreck integrity.
The open water sessions allow you to apply your skills in real wreck dive environments. This portion includes:
- Wreck Exploration Dives: Conducting dives around actual wrecks, practicing safe navigation and observation techniques.
- Advanced Navigation and Mapping: Applying navigation skills to assess the layout of the wreck, identify points of interest, and plan safe routes.
- Environmental Awareness and Responsible Diving: Practicing situational awareness and ethical diving practices, ensuring minimal impact on the wreck and surrounding marine life.
Course Duration - 2 Days
Academics 1 Day
Pool Session Not Applicable
Open Water 3 - 4 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
At Dive Subculture Technical, safety is our priority, especially as you explore new challenges with our SDI Wreck Diver Course. While wreck diving offers incredible opportunities to discover underwater history, it also involves unique risks. That’s why we recommend DAN (Divers Alert Network) Insurance—an affordable way to stay protected for any scenario, both inside wrecks and above the surface.
For just $65 per year, DAN Insurance offers comprehensive coverage, including medical emergencies, dive accidents, and evacuation services. With DAN by your side, you can focus on mastering wreck diving techniques, knowing you are fully protected.
Why Choose DAN Insurance?
- 24/7 Medical Assistance: Immediate support for dive-related emergencies.
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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 Wreck 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 Wreck 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)
– Reels
– Spools
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