Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

PADI-0016

Organization:

PADI Americas, Inc.

Location:

Hybrid

Length:

24 hours (flexible schedule)

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	4	diving lab

Student must successfully complete PADI-0034, PADI-0019, PADI-0006, PADI-0014, and PADI-0016 to be eligible for the recommended 4 semester hours at the lower division in diving lab.

Description

Objective:

The course objective is to familiarize divers with the knowledge, skills, techniques and procedures necessary to safely plan, organize and participate in wreck dives.

Learning Outcomes:

explain and demonstrate the planning, organization, procedures and techniques of wreck diving
identify the hazards of wreck diving and demonstrate the techniques and procedures required to minimize those hazards
explain and demonstrate wreck mapping techniques
explain and demonstrate the use of special wreck diving equipment
explain the historical value of wrecks
explain how to plan and conduct wreck exploration dives to a maximum linear depth of 130 feet from the surface