Twinset diving is not just for technical divers but if you are considering moving into the technical realm, then this course is for you, but just as applicable to recreational divers as they provide you with additional air and longer bottom times.

This course provides you with an introduction to the skills involved in diving on a twinset, including kit configuration and emergency procedures.  It will develop your practical knowledge of twinset diving and is a great way to increase your dive skills. 

You may also count this Specialty certification as one of the five required Specialties for the Master Scuba Diver Certification. 



You need to be qualified at PADI Adventure Diver (or equivalent) or above, have 25 logged dives and be over 15 years old to undertake this course.

There are several advantages to diving with a twinset including more available gas, extra supply for safety and stability underwater.  The Twinset Diver course is designed to familiarise divers with the skills, knowledge, planning, configuration, hazards and benefits of diving with twin scuba cylinders.

 

During the course you will practice a variety of skills required for twin set diving including:

– Equipment set-up and configuration;

– Air shut down drills;

– Emergency procedures;

– Basic decompression procedures; and 

– Gas switching.

You will also learn how to calculate your surface air consumption rate in order to estimate your gas supply requirements for a given depth and time.

 

Once qualified you will be able to plan, organise and conduct safe dives using a twinset.

The course includes a theory session prior to the dives to tell you everything you need to know for the course.  This will cover the advantages and disadvantages of diving with twinsets, gas management, components of a twinset system and dealing with equipment failure. Followed by a confined water training dive in a twinset and then two open water dives to practice rigging your twinset,  demonstrate buoyancy and emergency procedure skills. This is presented to you via presentation before you get in the pool.

As this is a specialised course you are required to have your own twin set-up. 
If you require kit, pop on into the shop and we can talk you through everything you need.

Please note course fees do not include entry into training sites or on boat dives if required. Parking fees at sites may also apply.
Vobster admission fees - £17 (members) £23 (non-members) per day (includes up to 3 training dives a day)
Boat fees - £60 per boat session (x1 needed)