During the Self-Reliant Diver course, you learn about potential risks of diving alone and the value of equipment redundancy and necessary back-up gear. During three open water dives, you develop skills for self-reliance and independence, while becoming a stronger partner in a dive pair or team by being prepared to handle possible emergencies whilst diving. You will practice:

• Performing an air consumption rate swim to gather information for later calculation
• Switching to a redundant air supply system during simulated emergency situations
• Swimming without a mask
• Navigating to various points, including your exit
• Using a DSMB

• Three Open Water Dives
• PADI Self-Reliant Diver eCard

Due to the advanced nature of the Self-Reliant Diver course, you must have a minimum of 100 logged dives, be aged at least 18 and hold an Advanced Open Water certification before you can sign up. You’ll also complete a skills assessment with your PADI Self-Reliant Diver Instructor before diving into the course.