VCI Visual Cylinder Inspections, Visual Cylinder Inspector Refresher Course, VCIU Visual Cylinder Inspector Update Seminar, Cylinder Safety Seminar, HAZMAT Handler of SCUBA & SCBA Cylinders, Fill Station Operator, Eddy Current Service Technician, Eddy Current Service Technician Refresher, Valve Repair Technician, Oxygen Clean Cylinder Technician, Combines Classes, and Classes at your location
VCI - Visual Cylinder Inspector Course - This certification course teaches the basics of conducting the annual visual inspections of solid wall and composite SCUBA and SCBA cylinders. The 6 - 8 hour course is suited for those new to visual inspection well as those who have been inspecting without formal training through its wide range of inspection subjects including damage limits, neck cracking, and laws affecting inspectors. Additional, this course meets the OSHA and DOT requirements for employee HAZMAT training and attendants completing the course are qualified to conduct HAZMAT training for cylinder handlers . Previously certified inspectors may attend this full course under the VCIR for re-qualification. The course is open to anyone 16 years or older and no previous cylinder inspection experience is required. However, you must be 18 years old to receive certification. Participates receive certification as Visual Cylinder Inspectors upon course completion. This course includes manual, hand outs and certification from PSI. All this for only $295.00. Non-certification price $295.00
VCIR - Visual Cylinder Inspector Refresher Course - Refresher courses allow previously certified inspectors (by PSI) to attend the full VCI course described above at a reduced price. Refreshers are offered in conjunction with all VCI courses even if not advertised as such. Refresher participates receive re-certified as Visual Cylinder Inspectors upon course completion. You should take a refresher course EVERY THREE YEARS. This course includes any updated material, and updated certificate from PSI. The cost for this course is $185.00. Bring all study material from previous course.
VCIU - Visual Cylinder Inspector Update Seminar - This one hour update is a shortened version of the VCI course for those previously certified as Visual Cylinder Inspectors. The update Seminar focuses on recent changes to cylinders and inspection standards well as refreshing rusty skills. Additionally, this update meets the OSHA and DOT 3 year retraining requirements for cylinder HAZMAT handling. Participates receive a Certificate of Attendance upon completion. The cost for this course is $75.00.
CSS - Cylinder Safety Seminar - This 1 to 1 1/2 hour seminar and is a short overview of SCBA (steel, aluminum, and composite) cylinders. Offered to local fire departments and regional fire service training gatherings to alert department personnel to both the safety awareness regulations and ways to extend the life of expensive cylinders. Cost for this course is FREE. This course is scheduled as requested.
HAZMAT - HAZMAT Handler of High Pressure Cylinders- OSHA and DOT require all employees who "are affected" by high pressure cylinders to receive "function specific" training to the HAZMAT within 90 days of employment and retraining every 3 years afterward. This 1-2 hour course covers subject ranging from hazard awareness to legal requirements for cylinder handlers. This course includes material and certificate for $45.00
FSO - Fill Station Operator - Businesses who operate cylinder filling stations are required by OSHA to provide training to employees operating filling equipment. Topics include pre-fill inspection, proper techniques, system maintenance, and emergency procedures. As fill systems vary greatly, this course is customized to specific fill stations operational procedures. Course times vary from 1 - 3 hours. This course includes book, material and certificate for $75.00
ECT - Eddy Current Service Technician - Eddy Current testing is a powerful addition to visual cylinder inspection however many in the industry continue to use such devices on the wrong cylinders or fail to operate the equipment properly. This 3 hour course provides Visual Cylinder Inspectors with the added training to know when and how to conduct a proper Eddy Current Tests of SCUBA and SCBA cylinders in addition to hands on experience with Eddy Current devices. Attendants are required to be certified by PSI as Visual Cylinder Inspectors, and current on the rating. Participate receive certification as Eddy Current Service Technician upon course completion. This course includes material and certificate for $185.00
ECT - Eddy Current Service Technician Refresher - Refresher on Eddy Current testing, this should be done every 3 years. This short 1 hour presentation covers important review points, new changes to the systems, rules and laws. Attendants are required to be certified by PSI as Visual Cylinder Inspectors and Eddy Current Service Technician with the last three years. Participates receive certification as Eddy Current Service Technician Refresher Certificate upon course completion. This course includes material and certificate for $85.00
VRT - Valve Repair Technician - This 2 hour course provides a broad overview of valve types, valve repair and valve care. It is approved by the valve manufacturers. Students will be provided a Certificate of Completion. This course includes material and certificate for $185.00.
Oxygen Clean Cylinder Technician - This 2 hour course provides detailed information on O2 cleaning scuba cylinders for enriched air uses. This course has been endorsed by all major scuba cylinder manufacturers and valve manufacturers. You will learn proper cleaning techniques as well as understand the risk and liability. The cost of this course is $185.00.
Combine Classes - Combine VCI Inspector and ECT Eddy Current Service Technician for a saving of fifty dollars ($50.00), both classes for $430.00.
We are willing to travel to teach the PSI/PCI classes. We do require a minimum number of students. This minimum number will vary based on the amount of travel required. Four persons is a average number of people required in most areas.
NOTE: Prices, Classes,
material, material included, names of classes, and requirements subject
to change without notices. For the must up-to-date information please
check with us at Southern Indiana Scuba. ALL CLASSES ARE "NON-REFUNDABLE".
ALL CLASS PRICES ARE AS POSTED PLUS TAX
NO SCUBA COURSE INCLUDES
MASK, FINS, OR SNORKEL. You must own by the start of class.
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Candidates will be sharing the fun and thrill of learning and/or developing new leadership skills. This course is a student driven course, there are eight sessions, then the student has up to one year to complete the self study task. Divemaster candidates are REQUIRED have all your own equipment, fill out a application, demonstrate your skills.
- eight sessions of lecture
- student kit
- pool sessions
For complete certification including your rental of equipment, site fees, processing and picture $189.00. Not included are mask, fins, snorkel and boots. Mask, fins, snorkel and boots are available for purchase at special rates as a package.
Specialties that you may obtain from the Adventure Diver or Advanced Open Water Diver:
$75.00
$125.00
# boat fees must be paid by either diver or being on a trip with boat diving included, ## Must be where there is a current and it must be dive able, ### must own or rent the equipment, #### boat fees and medallion fee must be paid by diver. * Diver must rent a light or own a light. && Any entrance fee must be paid by the diver. **This IS NOT a FULL EAN certification, restrictions apply, see instructor for details. *** This is not a certification but could be use to upgrade to Full certification. All dives will at the discretion of the instructor and are subject to cancellation on the grounds of safety.
Rescue
The Rescue Diver course is an important and crucial step in expanding
the diver's knowledge and
experience beyond a purely recreational level. This course teaches
Self Rescue, Diver stress,
Swimming and Non swimming Assists, and many other emergency management
skills. PADI Rescue Diver rating is a prerequisite for all PADI leadership training.
(Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, Open Water Instructor):
For one low cost of $210.00 per person, the student will be in a class of no more than 8 people sharing the fun and thrill of the underwater world. CPR certification within two years required prior to session number 2 in lecture. For Those not CPR certified. We will be offering Emergency First Response after session 1 and before session 2 for an additional fee. Four (4) scenarios in one day of diving, logged as 4 dives are required in the open water to receive your rescue certification. Additional fee of $50.00 required for local dive. Special Package Price for EFR and Rescue if signed up at the same time $255.00. A SAVING OF $40.00
- Five modules of lecture (2 sessions)
- One session in the pool covering ten (10) exercises
- student kit with CPR Pocket Mask with O2 Inlet
The PADI Rescue Diver course encourages Rescue Divers to periodically update and refresh their skills. PADI now has a Rescue Review consisting of a review of the manual (self-study) and 2 pool exercises, As well as four (4) scenarios in one day of diving, logged as 4 dives. For one low cost of $75.00. This review will be schedule in conjunction with current PADI Rescue classes. Additional fee of $50.00 required for local dive. Current manual and DVD required for this course, available for purchase if not already owned. A PERFECT time to take a Rescue Review is when your EFR is up for retraining.
Master
Scuba Diver
Join the best of the best in recreational scuba diving. Live the dive lifestyle and explore the underwater world like never before. Do it by becoming a PADI Master Scuba Diver – a rating that puts you in a class of distinction. You earn it by diving it, writing your ticket to endless adventure through the experience and training that set you apart as a PADI Master Scuba Diver.
With the PADI Master Scuba Diver rating, you've reached the highest non professional level in the PADI System of diver education. It means that you’ve acquired significant training and experience in a variety of dive environments.
Pricing for a non-diver to reach Master Scuba Diver as low as $1105.00, this includes Open Water, Advanced Diver, Rescue, EFR, and 5 specialties. Not included is rental equipment or local diving fees.
Pricing for an Open Water Diver to reach Master Scuba Diver as low $875.00, this includes Advanced Diver, Rescue, EFR, and 5 specialties. Not included is rental equipment or local diving fees.
Pricing for an Advanced Open Water Diver to reach Master Scuba Diver as low $650.00, this includes, Rescue, EFR, and 5 specialties. Not included is rental equipment or local diving fees.
Pricing for a Rescue Diver to reach Master Scuba Diver as low $350.00, this includes, 5 specialties. Not included are rental equipment or local diving fees.
Want it. Live it. Dive it. Master Scuba Diver.
Take the Master Scuba Diver Challenge TODAY!!!
Emergency First Response First Aid & CPR with Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)
Emergency First Response (EFR) is the fastest-growing international CPR, Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) and First Aid training organization. Dedicated to training the lay rescuer, EFR courses encompasses adult CPR skills, provides AED and First Aid training, and feature an outstanding First Aid at Work component.
Many divers take the Emergency First Response courses to meet program prerequisites, such as PADI Rescue Diver, or as preparation for becoming a PADI Divemaster. However, most have also found the EFR program to be important in every day life. They have taken a significant step in emergency preparedness, and feel confident that they can provide care should an emergency situation arise.
The Emergency First Response program meets requirements for CPR and First Aid in the workplace (OSHA Guideline 29 CFR 1910.151), and incorporates the latest procedures for emergency patient care. Other organizations that recognize EFR as meeting their requirements are United States Coast Guard, The Boy Scouts of America, and the American Council on Exercise (ACE), to name a few.
- No dive certification required
- No minimum age limit
- Student Kit
- EFR first aid package PADI part # 67005
- PIC
The cost of this course is $85.00. Special Package Price for EFR and Rescue if signed up at the same time $255.00. A SAVING OF $40.00 Retaining Price $75.00 if taken prior to the certification expiring. Current material is required.
PADI Specialty $95.00
Specialties that you may obtain from the Open Water Diver level:
$25.00
$35.00
Like many other hobbies, SCUBA has entry level programs. Like the martial arts, training and experience is what it takes to become the best you can be at your hobby. The Master Scuba Diver is the "Black Belt" of the non-professional scuba divers. This is a sign that you have taken your diving serious and become the "TOP" diver that you can be. What is a Master Scuba Diver and the Master Scuba Diver Challenge?
One of Southern Indiana Scuba's long-standing beliefs is that effective
education is critical for safe diving practices. Courses beyond your open
water training are offered on a continual basis - we encourage all students
who would like to improve their diving skills to enroll in a continuing
education program. Below are listed some of the courses offered at Southern
Indiana Scuba:
Dive Courses are Discover
Scuba, Open Water, Adventure
Diver, Advanced Diver,
Specialties, Rescue
Diver, Rescue Review, ,
Emergency First Response (EFR), PADI O2,
Master Diver, Refresher
Course, Divemaster,
Assistant
Instructor, Local Check out Dives , E270
Students, and E272 Students. Please note below
about SCUBA courses.
Oxygen Classes: PADI O2
Specialties Courses: Discover Dry Suit Diving, Specialties
Non-Diving/Service Classes:
PSI/PCI Cylinder Inspection Classes
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A course designed for the diver who has not actively participated in diving
for an extended period of time. It will ease you back into the sport with a
review of your basic knowledge and skills. Course will include classroom and
pool sessions, SCUBA Tune up book.
Course fee . . . . . $75.00
This gives the person who has always wanted to try SCUBA, but never did, a chance to try it. There is a short video presentation, then you will get into the pool with real SCUBA equipment under the supervision of one of our professionally trained PADI staff. The cost for this course is $14.95.
Have you always wanted to try a dry suit but didn't want to purchase one, or
wasn't sure you wanted to pay for the class, or afraid that you wouldn't like
it? NOW is your chance to try dry suit diving. We are offering a
"Discover Dry Suit Dive" in the pool for ONLY $14.95. This fee will be
applied to your course if you sign up for dry suit class with 30 days of your
"Discover Dry Suit Dive" . Students in the class will be trying out White’s dry
suit. We will provide everything, but your swimsuit. Sizing of suit and
scheduling of class required.
First level of instruction that provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to dive independent of an instructor at completion. There are options on becoming a certified PADI open water diver; the options are Private Open Water, Group Open Water Class, Weekend Open Water (Information form for WOW), eLearning Online Class Option, Youth Diving (age 10 & 11) . Minimum two(2) days consisting of four (4) dives are required in the open water to receive your open water certification, at additional fee. Open water class is now designed to get you in the water fast, and out of the classroom. This is done by requiring study prior to class. No long sessions listening to the instructor going on Now it is review the material, lets get wet!
For one low cost of $550.00 per person, the student gets pampered all the way through class. Ages 10 and 11 see Youth Below
- Student kit & DVD
- pool equipment (regulator, BCD, tank)
- DAN Insurance while in training
- custom times on lecture, pool
- one on one with an instructor at pool (based on pool schedule)
As low as $265.00 per person (student kit with DVD), the student will be in a class of not more than 8 people sharing the fun and thrill of learning something new and doing something that they have always wanted to do. This class is based on you having viewed the DVD, read the book and answering the end of chapters before the class. It is the option for people with a little more time wanting a more relaxed learning experience. The class is structured so that we meet a few hours a night, several nights. We highlight materials, take quizzes, review quizzes, and/or go to pool. After completing all the chapters and pool modules, you are now ready to be certified via local check out dives or referral. This class will require study prior to the start date of the class. Ages 10 and 11 see Youth Below
- small group lectures
- small pool sessions
- Student Kit and DVD
- DAN Insurance while in training
- pool equipment (regulator, BCD, tank)
Weekend Open Water Class: (Information form for WOW)
- small group lectures
- small pool sessions
- Student Kit and DVD
- DAN Insurance while in training
- pool equipment (regulator, BCD, tank)
As low as $265.00 per person (student kit with DVD), the student will be in a class of not more than 8 people sharing the fun and thrill of learning something new and doing something that they have always wanted to do. This class is based on you having viewed the DVD, read the book and answering the end of chapters before the class. It is the option for people with limited time or wanting to get the most for money in a short time. The class is structured so that we meet Friday night for about one hour to do the paperwork, then on Saturday we highlight materials, take quizzes, review quizzes, and then pool time. Sunday, we finish highlighting material, take the last quiz, review quiz and take the final exam and then finish the pool. You are now ready to be certified via local check out dives or referral. This class will require study prior to the start date of the class. Ages 10 and 11 see Youth Below
This option is for the busy diver who wants to get it now. Click on the link that says Sign Up for the PADI Open Water Diver Course Online Sign Up for the PADI Open Water Diver Course Online , follow through the PADI online course work. When you have completed the online classroom, then return to us for the pool and open water dives. With this option, you will complete all academic requirements except Quick Review. We will give Quick Review to you and complete all pool work. After completion of Quick Review and the pool work, you will be issued a PADI referral. This can be used with us to do local open water dives or you can travel with us on trips to complete or you can take your referral on your own vacation. The cost of this course is $165.00. To complete your course with us, you will need your own mask, fins, snorkel and boots. We offer a 10% student discount on these. Our fee for local open water dives is $79.00 this includes a picture for your PADI PIC card, your PADI PIC card, any and all rental except mask, fins, snorkel and boots.
Divers can be certified as young as 10 years old. There are special rules and restrictions for divers of that age. A "Youth Diving: Responsibility and Risks Acknowledgment" release must be signed by a parent or guardian as well as the youth in addition to watching a short video prior to any class. The youth diver is required to know and understand all the material that other divers are required to understand. Because of this, we recommend that any 10 or 11 year old considering becoming a diver, should take a "Bubblemaker" course first and maybe a "Seal Team" also. These prepare the young diver for the Open Water Class. Restrictions on the number of students in a class with a 10 or 11 year old is 4 total divers. Due to this restriction the cost for a youth diver class is $340.00 instead of $265.00.
The material covered will be Deep Diver, Underwater Navigation and up to three other chapters per diver. To complete the certification for either level you must purchase the open water dives for the level you are wishing to complete.
- one session of lecture
- student kit
Adventure Diver
Minimum one (1) day consisting of the introduction to three (3) specialties. Dives are required in the open water to receive your Adventure Diver Certification, at an additional fee.
Advanced Open Water Diver
Minimum two(2) days consisting of the introduction to five(5) specialties. Deep and Underwater Navigation required for Advanced Diver. Dives are required in the open water to receive your Advanced Certification, at an additional fee.Below are the dives used as an "Introduction Dive only" used towards receiving either Adventure Diver or Advanced Open Water Diver. To complete the specialty see below. Prices listed here will include all personal SCUBA equipment except mask, fins, snorkel and boots. Any special equipment will be provided except where noted. See below for more details.