PADI Search and Recovery Diver Specialty – Master the Art of Underwater Retrieval
If you’ve ever dropped something valuable during a dive or want the skills to assist in organized recovery efforts, the PADI Search and Recovery Diver Specialty course is for you. Offered by The Diving Academy, this hands-on course teaches you how to systematically search for lost items and safely bring them to the surface.
Why Take This Course at The Diving Academy?
The Diving Academy’s experienced instructors guide you through real-world techniques used in underwater recovery. With training locations throughout Reading, Swindon, Oxford, and Bristol, you’ll have access to high-quality instruction and local dive sites that simulate true search conditions.
Whether you’re helping recover dive gear or preparing for roles in conservation, archaeology, or public safety diving, this course provides the confidence and techniques to succeed.
What You’ll Learn
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Planning and executing effective underwater search operations
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Using natural navigation and compass-based search patterns
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Employing lift bags and knots to safely raise items to the surface
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Handling different recovery scenarios, including low visibility and fragile items
Course Requirements
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Minimum age: 12
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Certification: PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or PADI Open Water Diver plus Underwater Navigator
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Good physical condition and basic comfort in water
Ideal for Divers Who:
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Want to sharpen their underwater navigation skills
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Are interested in helping recover items for environmental or community purposes
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Aspire to be more versatile and capable in emergency or technical dive scenarios
Become the Diver Everyone Relies On
With the Search and Recovery Diver Specialty, you become an asset to your dive team. Train with The Diving Academy and gain skills that are valuable, challenging, and applicable in real-world diving situations across the UK.