See how regulators, BCD inflators and tank valves work. By understanding how it operates, you can identify small problems and determine whether you need professional assistance, or how to conduct a quick fix.
The PADI Equipment Specialist Course is a program designed to familiarize you with the operation and maintenance of dive equipment. It does not teach you to service your regulator, but it will certainly help you diagnose and possibly repair simple problems when you're at a dive site.
Program Structure
Frog Dive’s Equipment maintenance program is conveniently conducted over one evening, from 6pm to 10pm, with plenty of practical demonstrations to make understanding easy.
On the Equipment Maintenance program, you will learn how to:
- Diagnose & fix common problems
- Conduct preventative maintenance
- Assemble a spare parts kit to get you out of trouble.
Some of the topics you will cover includes:
- Spare parts and tool kit
- Regulator first and second stage function and trouble shooting
- Submersible pressure gauge function and trouble shooting
- BCD and inflator maintenance
- Scuba cylinder review and care
- Cylinder valve maintenance
- Maintenance and repair of exposure suits
- General Equipment orientation and setup discussion
Requirements
- Student need to be at least 12 years old
- Hold PADI Open Water Diver (or Junior Open Water Certification) or equivalent
- PADI Equipment Maintenance E-learning
- PADI Instructor tuition and administrative fees
- PADI Equipment Maintenance Certification E-Card upon completion of the program
What to bring
- PADI Equipment Maintenance E-learning knowledge reviews completion certificate
Scuba Diving
A wide array of scuba diving gear, including high-performance regulators, buoyancy control devices, wetsuits, and cutting-edge dive computers, is readily available for purchase, ensuring divers have access to top-notch equipment for a safe and enjoyable underwater experience.
Spearfishing
Spearfishing enthusiasts can explore a variety of specialised equipment for purchase, such as high-quality spearguns, camouflage wetsuits and snorkels, providing a comprehensive selection to enhance their underwater hunting experience.
Free Diving
For those passionate about freediving, a range of equipment, including freediving fins, low-volume masks, specialised wetsuits, and innovative breath-holding training aids, is readily available for purchase, allowing enthusiasts to elevate their underwater exploration and breath-holding skills.
Snorkelling
An extensive selection of snorkeling gear, ranging from comfortable masks and snorkels to innovative fins and full-face snorkel masks, is readily available for purchase, catering to the diverse needs of enthusiasts seeking an immersive and hassle-free underwater exploration.