Search & 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.
Availability: Contact us for booking information
What You'll Learn
- Find things underwater
- Use a lift bag
- Plan a search operation
Certification Requirements
Prerequisites
- PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver (or qualifying entry-level certification)
Time
- PADI eLearning: 2-4 hours
- Entire course: 2-3 days (dives must be completed over a minimum of two days)
Age
- 12 years or older
Health
- Good physical health
How to Become a Search and Recovery Diver?
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.
Step 1
PADI eLearning
PADI eLearning makes it easy to fit scuba lessons into a busy schedule. Complete the independent study part of your course whenever, wherever it’s convenient for you.
Work at your own pace, online or offline, using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor for inwater training, or whenever you have a question.
- eLearning time commitment: 2-4 hours
Step 2
With Your Instructor
ADDITIONAL COST: Your Dive Shop will charge fees for training and gear rental.
During four dives, you'll locate objects large and small using different search patterns. You’ll get hands-on experience using a lift bag and, on the last dive, you’ll plan and execute a mock search operation.
- Total time commitment: 2-3 days (dives must be completed over two days minimum)
