Specialty course
Self-reliant Diver (4 dives)
For highly experienced divers, this course develops planning, redundancy and problem-solving skills that strengthen independence within or beyond a buddy team.
Course overview
What to expect.
For highly experienced divers, this course develops planning, redundancy and problem-solving skills that strengthen independence within or beyond a buddy team.
What you will learn
- Plan dives using disciplined gas and time management
- Configure and use redundant life-support equipment
- Navigate and deploy a surface marker independently
- Respond to foreseeable problems without immediate buddy assistance
- Evaluate the benefits and risks of the buddy system and independent diving
Course inclusions
- Instructor-led knowledge review and required training sessions
- Course-specific practical applications and training dives where applicable
- Materials, equipment and certification processing confirmed before enrollment
Before enrollment
Prerequisites
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or qualifying certification
- At least 100 logged dives
- Successful skills assessment with the Self-Reliant Diver Instructor
- Medical fitness requirements apply
Plan ahead
Important notes
- The Omanta price list includes 4 dives
- Students must supply or arrange the required redundant equipment
- Independent diving is not permitted where local rules or the dive operator require a buddy
Certification / outcome: Successful students earn PADI Self-Reliant Diver certification. Certification does not override local law, site rules or an operator requirement to dive with a buddy.