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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 prerequisites
SDI Open Water Scuba Diver, SDI Junior Open Water Diver, or equivalent
Minimum age 18, 10 with parental consen
What you can expect to learn :
The SDI Computer Diver course takes an in-depth look at all of the following and more:
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 student
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.
SDI Computer Diver minimum requirements:
Satisfactorily complete the SDI Deep and Dive Computer Knowledge Quests with a passing score of 80%, followed by 100% remediation by the Instructor
Complete all open water requirements efficiently
Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution
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