Description
Introduction to SSI Computer Diving Specialty Course
Diving in the modern age requires not just skill but also knowledge of advanced technology. The SSI Computer Diving Specialty Course offered by Phuket Dive Master in Patong, Phuket, equips divers with the essential skills to effectively use a dive computer. This course is designed to enhance your diving experience by improving your understanding of dive planning, monitoring, and execution using state-of-the-art dive computers.
Course Overview
The SSI Computer Diving Specialty Course is structured to provide comprehensive training on the use of dive computers, ensuring divers can maximize their underwater experience safely. The course covers:
- Introduction to Dive Computers: Understanding different types of dive computers and their functions.
- Dive Planning: Learning to plan dives using a computer to calculate no-decompression limits and dive profiles.
- Real-time Dive Monitoring: Utilizing the dive computer to monitor depth, time, and no-decompression limits during the dive.
- Post-Dive Analysis: Reviewing dive data to improve future dive plans and ensure safety.
Benefits of the Course
- Enhanced Safety: Dive computers provide real-time data, significantly improving diver safety by reducing the risk of decompression sickness.
- Optimized Dive Time: Efficient dive planning and monitoring allow for longer, more enjoyable dives.
- Increased Confidence: Understanding dive computer technology boosts a diver’s confidence and competence underwater.
Cross-References with Other SSI Specialties
- SSI Deep Diving Specialty: Combining computer diving skills with deep diving techniques ensures accurate monitoring of depth and time, essential for safe deep dives.
- SSI Navigation Specialty: Using a dive computer in conjunction with navigation skills helps divers maintain orientation and manage their dive profiles effectively.
- SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty: A dive computer aids in monitoring depth changes, assisting divers in achieving perfect buoyancy.
- SSI Nitrox Specialty: Dive computers are crucial when diving with enriched air, providing accurate tracking of oxygen exposure.
- SSI Wreck Diving Specialty: Dive computers enhance safety when exploring wrecks by tracking no-decompression limits and dive time.
Related Dive Sites around Phuket
- Racha Noi: Known for its deep dive sites, Racha Noi is perfect for practicing computer diving skills and deep diving techniques.
- King Cruiser Wreck: This popular wreck dive site allows divers to apply their computer diving knowledge in a real-world setting, enhancing safety and dive experience.
- Koh Doc Mai: A fantastic site for practicing navigation skills with a dive computer, Koh Doc Mai offers diverse marine life and underwater topography.
- Phi Phi Islands: These islands provide varied dive sites ideal for honing computer diving skills, from shallow reefs to deeper pinnacles.
- Similan Islands: Renowned for their clear waters and diverse dive sites, the Similan Islands offer excellent opportunities for using dive computers to explore vibrant marine life and underwater landscapes.
Course Details
- Duration: 1 day
- Prerequisites: Open Water Diver certification
- Equipment: Dive computer (can be rented if not owned)
- Cost: 3900 THB, including equipment and all-inclusive options
- Location: Phuket Dive Master, Patong, Phuket
- Dry speciality do not include dives.







