Equipment Specialty
Take this course if you want to...
Make minor gear repairs * Avoid missing dives due to gear issues * Maximize the life of your equipment
Learn how to...
Fix equipment problems * Clean and maintain your gear * Create a save-a-dive kit
PADI Equipment Specialty - $175
Don’t miss a dive due to minor issues with your scuba diving equipment a broken fin strap or wetsuit tear. Learn how to fix minor gear issues and how to clean, store and maintain your dive gear so it lasts a long time. Whether it's a missing o-ring or a leaking dump valve, the PADI Equipment Specialist course teaches you to manage basic repairs and adjustments. You'll also learn more about how your gear works, making you more comfortable with it and better prepared to take care of your investment.
Independent Study - PADI eLearning®
PADI eLearning makes it easy to fit scuba lessons into a busy schedule. Through animations and interactive diagrams, you’ll peek under the hood and learn how your scuba gear works.
Complete the independent study portion of the course at your own pace, online or offline, using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor for hands-on training, or whenever you have a question.
- eLearning time commitment: 2-4 hours
At The Dive Shop - With Your Instructor
Get hands-on experience making minor equipment repairs and learn about different types of dive gear. Learn how to properly clean and maintain gear, and how to create a save-a-dive kit.
- Prerequisites: PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver (or qualifying entry-level certification)
- Total time commitment: 1 day
- Minimum age: 10 years or older