Develop a much deeper understanding of how your gear actually works — making you a more confident, capable and self-sufficient diver every time you get in the water. A missing o-ring, a torn wetsuit, a broken fin strap — minor equipment issues shouldn't end your dive day. The SSI Equipment Techniques specialty program teaches you how to identify, troubleshoot and fix common equipment problems in the field, so you're always prepared and never caught out. Course Outline | 2 Components | 1 Day Digital Learning (Online Study): understand the principles of scuba equipment, maintenance and troubleshooting at your own pace Practical Session: one-on-one time with your Tas Divers instructor — hands on with real equipment Topics & Skills How the 11 core pieces of scuba equipment work Common equipment problems & their fixes Troubleshooting gear in the field Building your own save-a-dive kit Cleaning & maintaining your equipment Managing gear & addressing minor malfunctions Prerequisites SSI Open Water Diver certification or equivalent from a recognised training agency Minimum age | 10 years old What's Included What's Needed Online SSI training materials Professional SSI instruction Equipment techniques gear & tools Practical one-on-one session SSI Equipment Techniques certification Access to digital materials during session Your own scuba gear (highly recommended — see note below) Get your Nitrox ticket at the same time! Add SSI Enriched Air Nitrox to your Night & Limited Visibility course for just $200 (save $49 on the standalone price of $249). We strongly recommend bringing your own scuba gear to this course. Understanding your specific equipment — how it works, how to maintain it and how to fix it — is what makes this course genuinely valuable. Don't have your own gear yet? We can help you choose the right setup for your diving style and budget before the course. Ask us in store. At Tas Divers we believe in small group sizes guaranteed. Please carefully review all conditions before booking.
