DDI Training
DDI Training
Disabled Divers International (DDI) is a non profit organization, with the aim to promote, develop and conduct disabled scuba diving training programs for professional and non professional students. All board members are volunteers, dedicated to promoting and developing disabled scuba diving internationally.
DDI programs are designed to work in co-operation with existing scuba diving training organizations and their training programs. DDI Programs adds a new layer on top of the existing diver training, allowing individuals who would have difficulty fulfilling all requirements and standards to experience diving safely with modifications and enhancements to their training and equipment.
Scubacat is currently the only DDI Instructor Trainer Centre in Phuket.
Purpose and Goals of DDI
- Encourage and promote Scuba Diving for Disabled Divers
- Develop Training programs and Materials for the safe training of disabled divers
- Develop safe standards and procedures for diving activities with disabled divers
- Ensure all members remain upto date with the newest training procedures and standards
- Ensure quality of DDI programs are kept to a high standard
- Initiate support research and product development to assist disabled divers
Multi Level Certification
The DDI uses a multi level certification system. The safety of the diver and other divers around him are the main focus. The instructor will make a decision during training.
Level 1
Diver may dive with any other certified adult diver.
Level 2
Diver must dive with 2 adult certified divers of whom at least one of Whom must be trained as a DDI Assistant Diver or by a DDI recognised disabled diver program equal or higher certification level.
Level 3
Diver must dive with 3 adult certified divers of whom at least one of Whom must be trained as a DDI professional diver or by a DDI recognised disabled diver program equal or higher certification level.
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Courses and Programmes available
DDI Surface Assistant
Upon satisfactory completion of this program participants qualify for the DDI Surface Assistant Qualification.
Course prerequisites:
- Be at least 16 years of age (by starting date of the course)
- Be an experienced swimmer
Note: This is not a Scuba diving level of certification.
DDI Try Scuba Diving
The try scuba diving program is designed to allow individuals the experience of being under water while able to breathe. The primary goal of the program is to give a safe, positive and enjoyable experience.
Course prerequisite:
- Minimum age by course start is 12 years.
- You must also submit a medical approval for diving.
DDI Pool Diver
The DDI Confined Water Diver Course is an entry-level program in scuba diving, which provides elemental knowledge and skills for safely diving in confined water.
Course prerequisite:
- Minimum age by course start is 12 years.
- You must also submit a medical approval for diving.
DDI Scuba Diver
The DDI Sport Diver course provides candidates with the necessary knowledge and skills required to dive safely in an open water environment under direct supervision of a Dive Leader or scuba instructor to a maximum depth of 12 meters.
Course prerequisite:
- Minimum age by course start is 12 years.
- You must also submit a medical approval for diving
DDI Open Water Diver
The DDI Open Water course provides candidates with the necessary knowledge and skills required to dive safely in an underwater environment with other divers of at least the same level of certification.
Course prerequisite:
- Minimum age by course start is 12 years.
- You must also submit a medical approval for diving.
DDI Advanced Open Water Diver
The DDI Advanced Open Water Diver provides a novice diver with a structured, well-supervised means of gaining additional diving experience. By participating in various tasks the novice diver gains a broader awareness of the underwater environment, thus improving the individual's diving capabilities.
Course prerequisite:
- Minimum age by course start is 12 years
- You must also submit a medical approval for diving.
- Open Water Diver
DDI Nitrox 36
That what is of real importance about NITROX, is being educated, in order to scuba dive safely at all times. The DDI NITROX 36 program is intended to give this extra safety, as disabled people have a higher risk on a decompression illness due to their handicap. This risk is being reduced when scuba diving with NITROX and for this reason any diver should be able to use this during their first open water dive.
DDI Assistant Diver
The DDI Assistant Diver program teaches a recreational diver to function as a disabled diver's assistant, fulfilling the requirements for disabled divers that must have a DDI Assistant Diver as one of their diving partners. In principle the Assistant Diver, must be able to assist the disabled diver, with the same physical ability as a Divemaster. The Assistant Diver will however not have the knowledge or skill level expected of a Divemaster.
Course prerequisites:
- Minimum age by course start: 18 years
- Minimum diving experience: 30 logged dives
- Submit proof of training in CPR and First Aid within the past 24 months at certification date
- Submit proof of Rescue level diver certification from any training organization
- Standard diving program requirements apply.
DDI Professional Programs: Instructor, Assistant Instructor, Staff Instructor and Divemaster.
DDI professional training adds to the diving professional a new set of tools and knowledge to train disabled divers safely and to certify their student as a scuba diver, with varied levels of limitations depending on the students ability to perform program requirements and standards.
Costs
For full up to date pricing on any of the above courses please contact us with a brief overview of your circumstances.
