Computer Diving

Stay Smart, Dive Safe: Unlock the potential with your dive computer

Dive Computer Specialty Course is designed for divers who want to enhance their diving experience by effectively using dive computers. This course emphasizes the importance of understanding and managing dive data, enabling divers to plan and execute safer and more enjoyable dives.

Course content includes in-depth training in:

• Dive Computer Basics: Participants learn the fundamental concepts of dive computers, including how they function and the different types available.   – The course covers the essential components of a dive computer, such as depth sensors, time tracking, and algorithms for calculating no-decompression limits and ascent rates.

• Understanding Dive Profiles: Divers will learn how to interpret and analyze dive profiles displayed on their computers, which includes understanding ascent and descent rates, bottom time, and safety stops.

• Planning Dives: The course teaches how to utilize dive computers for planning dives effectively. This includes understanding how to set maximum depth limits, dive time, and gas consumption rates. Participants will become familiar with pre-dive checks and how to ensure their dive computer is functioning properly.

• Using Dive Computers in Varied Conditions:  The course prepares divers to use their dive computers in various environments, such as recreational diving, deep diving, or while using different gas mixes (e.g., nitrox).  Divers will also learn about the benefits of using a dive computer versus traditional dive tables.

• Post-Dive Data Analysis:  Students will learn how to review and analyze their dive data after the dive, which helps in understanding performance and optimizing future diving experiences.

• Hands-on Training:  The course typically includes practical sessions where divers can work with the instructors and staff to learn how to change the settings and navigate the menus on their own computers. Note that this course is not a tutorial on each diver computer, but the Ski/Scuba Center staff will set time aside to assist students with their particular models at the end of the course.

Prerequisites:

• You must be at least 10 years old.
• Be an entry level Scuba Diver (Basic Diver, Scuba Diver, Open Water, or Referral Diver) or equivalent

​What to Bring:

• No equipment is needed, however we recommend you bring your dive computer if you have one.
• Having your own computer is not required

Where:

• The classroom sessions will be held at Ski/Scuba Center.

Training Materials:

Upon making a deposit for this program, you will have access to your digital training program on your MYSSI App or when you log in at www.divessi.com. You must complete all quizzes with a score of 100% before you arrive for class. There will be a multiple-choice exam at the end of the classroom portion. You must pass the final exam with a score of 80% or higher.

​Training Dives:

• There are no training dives required for this course.

Schedule/Duration:

• Total Duration of class is about 3-4 hours: 10:00am – 2:00pm

Class Cost:

• Total cost for the class is $175.00