SEARCH AND RECOVERY DIVER

The next time someone loses an item underwater, you can be the hero that finds the missing object.

In the PADI® Search and Recovery course, you’ll learn how to find lost objects underwater. You’ll practice different types of underwater search patterns and learn how to use a lift bag as you plan and execute mock search operations.

Finding items underwater is both challenging and rewarding. You need to know how to gather information, organize a search and choose an effective underwater search pattern. Your PADI Instructor will give you practice scenarios to build and hone your skills.

Prerequisites

• PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver (or qualifying entry-level certification) with PADI Underwater Navigator Specialty
• or Advance Open Water Diver, minimum 12 years of age

What Will You Learn

• Find things underwater
• Use a lift bag
• Plan a search operation

The Scuba Gear You’ll Use

• Standard set of scuba gear including dive computer
• A lift bag

The Learning Materials You’ll Need

The PADI Search and Recovery Diver course is an eLearning course to complete conveniently online from anywhere. After signing up, we’ll send you a link to obtain your learning materials.

The eLearning time commitment is 2-4 hours for this course.