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Courses in Tasmania
Wreck Diver Course
Course code: SDI-16
A premium wreck-diving course focused on site awareness, hazard recognition, line discipline, gas planning, and safe exploration techniques around wreck environments. It is ideal for divers who want to expand their experience while maintaining sound judgment, control, and respect for overhead-risk environments.
Quick Course Overview
Wreck Diving Awareness
Wreck-diving specialty for certified divers who want safer awareness and procedures around wreck environments.
Course Levels
May be taught as a non-penetration course requiring two dives, or as a limited-penetration course requiring three dives.
Penetration Definition
Limited penetration is defined as a swim-through or within ambient light of the entry point.
Depth Limits
All dives must remain within the diver's current certification level and must not exceed 40 metres / 130 feet.
Training Options
Standard small-group training
Standard small-group training is available once the course reaches the minimum number.
Standard Cost*
$850 AUD
Note* *Standard training requires a minimum of 4 (Four) participants. Date options will be provided once the course is filled.
Premium one-on-one training
One-on-one training is available for divers who want focused coaching, flexible pacing, and dedicated support.
Private 1 on 1 Cost
$3,400 AUD
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Prerequisites
Certification
SDI Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent.
Deep Diver Experience
Deep Diver certification or equivalent experience where deeper wreck training is planned.
Minimum Age (Limited Penetration)
Minimum age 18, or 15 with parental consent for limited penetration.
Minimum Age (Non-Penetration)
Minimum age 10 with parental consent for non-penetration.
Junior Diver Limits
Junior Open Water Divers may not participate in penetration activities or dives deeper than 18 metres / 60 feet.
Course Format
Learning Materials
SDI Wreck, Boat and Drift Diving student materials or eLearning where available.
Dive Requirements
Two dives are required for non-penetration certification, with complete instructor briefings and debriefings.
Penetration Add-On
One additional dive is required for limited-penetration certification.
Dive Planning
Dive plans include depth, time, gas consumption, surface interval, and no-decompression planning.
Student Ratios
Maximum open-water ratio is 8 students per instructor; during penetration portions the ratio drops to 2 students per instructor.
Junior Diver Limits
Junior Open Water Divers may not participate in penetration activities or dives deeper than 18 metres / 60 feet.
What You Will Learn
Wreck Assessment
How to assess wreck sites, identify hazards, use surface support and down-line procedures, and manage buddy contact around structures.
Navigation Tools
How to use reels, lines, lights, navigation, charting, mapping, and directional awareness around wrecks.
Decision-Making
How to apply conservative decision-making, avoid unsafe wrecks, and recognise the limits of non-penetration and limited-penetration diving.
What's Included
- SDI Wreck Diver eLearning or academic instruction where available.
- Professional instruction and knowledge development.
- Training focused on wreck awareness, line use, hazard management, navigation, mapping, and safe exploration procedures.
- Two open-water boat dives for non-penetration certification, or three open-water dives for limited penetration certification.
- Use of required training equipment as confirmed at booking, including tanks, air fills, weights and required course equipment where included.
- Certification processing after successful completion.
What's Not Included
- Personal equipment such as fins, mask, snorkel, boots, exposure protection and scuba unit. Hire equipment and specialised sales support are available.
- A personal reel or spool, torch, and cutting device
- Deep Diver certification or equivalent experience where deeper wreck training is planned.
- Travel, accommodation, boat fees, and meals unless specifically included.
- Hard-copy student manual. Manuals are available to purchase.
- Anything not specifically listed at the time of booking.
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