Sea Adventurer

NZQA Qualification:	Certificate in Dive and Trailer Boat Operations
SSI Ratings:	SSI Open Water Diver, SSI Specialty Certification x 4, SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Speciality
Prerequisites:	You must be at least 16 years of age, and have a current Fitness to Dive Medical issued by a physician
Course Duration:	34 weeks Part-Time
Next Intake:	You may start anytime
Locations:	Any of our 9 facilities throughout New Zealand

Is This Programme For You?

• Do you want the knowledge and skills for safe dive practices and underwater experiences?
• Do you want to build up specialist skills and knowledge to dive with confidence?
• Do you want international recognition of the skills and knowledge through SSI certifications?

If so, the Sea Adventurer Programme is for you.

4 Quick Facts about the Sea Adventurer Programme:

1. The programme includes 24 logged Dives
2. This course is NZQA approved as a Quality Assured Level 3 Qualification
3. The duration of the course is 34 weeks Part-Time
• Part-time = max of 20 hours contact time per week, plus home study time
4. You are not eligible to apply for Student Allowances (because it is part-time).

What You Will Learn:

• Snorkel dive with safety
• Scuba dive in open water to a depth of 18 metres
• Navigate prescribed routes underwater
• Complete night dives
• Complete underwater search and recovery dives
• Complete deep dives between 18 and 40 metres
• Perform diver rescues
• Control recreational craft by day in sight of land
• Maintain personal boat safety in recreational craft by day in sight of land
• Operate a restricted limits vessel
• Provide first aid
• Provide resuscitation (level 2)

Awards and Qualifications:

• SSI Open Water Diver
• SSI Specialty Certification x 4
• SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Speciality
• Basic First Aid
• Trailer Boat Operator

Training Facilities in New Zealand That Offer This Course: