Specialty Courses with DIVE Northampton
How far will you take this diving thing? It's up to you. With Specialty Diver Programs you can chart your course for a colourful collection of awesome dives. Sure, your diving certification opens up the oceans and lakes to you, but the Specialty Dives take the underwater adventure to depths and places that will last a lifetime. Achieving Specialty ratings can take anywhere from as little as one day to a full weekend but this is all hands-on, so you'll be diving right from the start. For those elements of diving that require specialist certification like Deep, Wreck or Diver Propulsion Vehicle, these courses are a must before you can experience these fantastic elements of diving.
The list below details all of the Specialty Courses offered here at DIVE Northampton, together with any age or certification restrictions. These courses are run on a regular basis and you shouldn't have to wait long to get started - normally a few days to a couple of weeks. The costs for these courses vary and start from as little as £60. The course price includes equipment, certification and materials so you know up front what things will cost.
You will be given access to the full suite of training materials and videos when you sign up for the course. These you can study at home, at work, on the move,,, just about anywhere. These are provided to you when you book and are included in your course fees.
We offer the following Recreational Specialties - Click on the links to navigate:
The list below details all of the Specialty Courses offered here at DIVE Northampton, together with any age or certification restrictions. These courses are run on a regular basis and you shouldn't have to wait long to get started - normally a few days to a couple of weeks. The costs for these courses vary and start from as little as £60. The course price includes equipment, certification and materials so you know up front what things will cost.
You will be given access to the full suite of training materials and videos when you sign up for the course. These you can study at home, at work, on the move,,, just about anywhere. These are provided to you when you book and are included in your course fees.
We offer the following Recreational Specialties - Click on the links to navigate:
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Enriched Air Nitrox
Cost from £125 The Enriched Air Nitrox program will teach you how to safely plan and dive with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen. Diving with enriched air can increase your no-decompression limits, increase your safety, and reduce the required length of your surface intervals when compared to air. Minimum age - 10, 12 if completing UK dives Dives - none Minimum Certification - Open Water Diver if Open Water Dives being done |
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Coral Identification
Cost from £75 Coral reefs are the building blocks of many ocean ecosystems. This program teaches you the skills and concepts required to recognize and identify common families of coral species. You will earn the Coral Identification Specialty certification after completing this program. Minimum age - 10, 12 if completing UK dives Dives - optional Minimum Certification - Open Water Diver if Open Water Dives being done |
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Fish Identification
Cost from £75 The aquatic world is filled with fascinating and beautiful fish of every shape and size. This non-diving specialty program teaches you the skills and concepts required to identify the common families of Caribbean, Indo-Pacific, and Red Sea reef fish. You will earn the Fish Identification Specialty certification after completing this program. Minimum age - 10, 12 if completing UK dives Dives - optional Minimum Certification - Open Water Diver if Open Water Dives being done |
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Perfect Buoyancy
Cost from £75 Do you want to increase your buoyancy control, minimize your breathing gas consumption, or move effortlessly above the ocean floor? The Perfect Buoyancy program teaches you the skills and techniques needed to maximize your dive experience, increase your comfort in the water and get the most from your equipment. Minimum age - 10, 12 if completing UK Open Water dives Dives - 1 Pool, Open Water optional Minimum Certification - Open Water Diver if Open Water Dives being done |
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Photo & Video
Cost from £75 This program teaches you the skills needed to dive with an underwater camera, and provides the in-depth knowledge and experience required to properly use, maintain and store your equipment. Our goal is help you capture your amazing underwater experiences. Minimum age - 10, 12 if completing UK Open Water dives Dives - 1 Pool, Open Water optional Minimum Certification - Open Water Diver |
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Deep Diving
Cost from £125 Many exciting dive sites are located in deeper water. Without proper training, this kind of diving puts you at risk. The Deep Diving Specialty will give you the ability to safely and comfortably plan and conduct dives beyond 18 meters, and is a prerequisite for some advanced training. Minimum age - 15 Dives - 3 Open Water Minimum Certification - Open Water Diver |
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Navigation
Cost from £125 This program provides the skills and concepts required to safely and comfortably navigate underwater during a dive. You will learn how to use a compass and natural navigation techniques, estimate distance, basic navigation patterns and how to leave and return to a designated point. Minimum age - 10, 12 if completing UK Open Water dives Dives - 2 Open Water Minimum Certification - Open Water Diver |
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Search and Recovery
Cost from £125 This program provides the skills and concepts required to safely plan and conduct search and recovery dives. You will learn about search patterns, specialized dive plans, underwater communication, and how to recover small to medium-sized objects using specialized equipment like lift bags. Minimum age - 12 Dives - 1 Pool and 2 Open Water Minimum Certification - Open Water Diver |
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Night and Limited Visibility
Cost from £125 This program provides the skills and concepts required to safely and comfortably dive at night or in limited visibility conditions. Some of the ocean's most amazing creatures only come out at night, so your dive doesn't have to end when the sun goes down. You will learn how to enter and exit the water, use specialized equipment, and how to communicate and dive with a buddy at night or in limited visibility. Minimum age - 10, 12 if completing UK Open Water dives Dives - 2 Open Water Minimum Certification - Open Water Diver |
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Boat Diving
Cost from £125 The ocean is filled with dive sites, but many of them cannot be reached from shore. This program gives you the skills and knowledge required to safely dive from a boat, allowing you to get the most from your underwater opportunities. Minimum age - 10, 12 if completing UK Open Water dives Dives - 2 Open Water Minimum Certification - Open Water Diver |
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Waves, Tides and Current
Cost from £125 Water motion can have a tremendous effect on your diving experience This program gives you the skills and knowledge required to conduct dives from shore, in currents, and in different types of waves. Great to know when you're helping clear up our aquatic world! Minimum age - 12 Dives - 2 Open Water Minimum Certification - Open Water Diver |
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Wreck Diving
Cost from £125 Many of the ocean's best dive sites have artificial reefs, or wrecks that have sunk through the ages. This program gives you the skills and knowledge required to safely scuba dive above and around these underwater treasures. Minimum age - 10, 12 if completing UK Open Water dives Dives - 2 Open Water Minimum Certification - Open Water Diver |
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Dry Suit Diving
Cost from £60 This program provides the skills and concepts required to safely and comfortably dive while using a dry suit. You will learn the special requirements for dry suit diving, how to use your new equipment, the benefits of a dry suit, and how to deal with emergency situations that are unique to dry suit diving. Minimum age - 10, 12 if completing UK Open Water dives Dives - 1 Pool and 2 Open Water Minimum Certification - Open Water Diver |
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Equipment Techniques
Cost from £95 The Equipment Techniques teaches you how to choose, maintain and store your Total Diving System. This ensures performance and increases the longevity of your equipment. Minimum age - 10, 12 if completing UK dives Dives - none Minimum Certification - Referral Diver if in-water training is being done |
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DPV Diving
Cost from £125 This program is unique to the Scooter/DPV and provides you with skills and concepts required to safely plan and conduct dives using underwater scooters or diver propulsion vehicles (DPVs). You will learn the special precautions for using DPVs, how to maintain buddy contact and control your equipment, and how to safely enjoy the new experiences that a DPV dive provides. Minimum age - 12 Dives - 1 Pool and 2 Open Water Minimum Certification - Open Water Diver |
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