This course is to provide the diver with the skills and knowledge to do those underwater tasks commonly needed by the experienced recreational diver and maximize the experience, to minimize the risks of such tasks.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Specific subject areas covered are as follows:
Underwater navigation – provides the diver with the skills
needed to use a compass and natural aids for orientation, in order to
establish position, get about and find particular locations while
submerged. The theory, problems, methods, equipment, distance/time
relationships and use of charts will be included.
Limited visibility diving - prepares the diver with the skills
and knowledge needed to function and minimize the risk of diving in
turbid water and at night. The problems, methods, equipment, hazards
and cautions, plus safety procedures will be included.
Search methods - provide the diver with the background to
understand and select a search pattern and then perform a search using
proper techniques. The problems, methods, procedures and equipment
will be included.
Light salvage or recovery - prepares the diver to handle the
recovery of small to intermediate-size objects with limited equipment.
The theory, problems, hazards, methods, equipment and principles
involved are to be covered. The necessary rigging and knot tying will
also be included.
PREREQUISITES FOR ENTERING THE COURSE
Certified or Junior Certification
COMPLETION FOR CERTIFICATION
2 Dives
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Cost $199.00
Price includes courseware,
not included equipment, rentals, fills or fees (boat or quarry)
The Illinois Institute of Diving
245 W Roosevelt Rd, Building 2 Suite 8, West Chicago, Il
60185
800-How-Dive (469-3483) ~ 630-469-3483
Map to IID Dive Center
Open: Monday thru Friday 11:00 am - 7:00pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00pm
~ Sunday by appointment
www.iidscuba.com ~ email
scuba@iidscuba.com
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