Specialty
Don't miss a dive due to a scuba gear issue. Learn the theory behind your equipment, how to care for it, and how to spot small problems before they become big ones.
Get more infoKnowing how your gear works helps you dive with confidence and look after your investment. The PADI Equipment Specialist Course explains how scuba equipment is put together and how to maintain it.
It is a practical, hands-on course with no required dives, so it is a good fit for gear enthusiasts and anyone preparing to buy their own equipment.
| Theory (knowledge development) | Knowledge development is usually done via PADI eLearning or self-study. |
| Pool / confined water | Not applicable. |
| Open water | A practical workshop is held. You may also have the option to try different equipment in the water. |
PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. Some providers also ask for a few logged dives.
Minimum age: 10 years old.
Training dives: No required dives.
Typically a day or less.
Gear-curious divers and those about to purchase their own equipment.
This is not a repair course — but it's the ideal foundation before taking one, and it will make you a far more self-sufficient diver on any trip.
No — Equipment Specialist covers theory, care, maintenance, troubleshooting and configuration, not hands-on repair. It's the ideal foundation before taking a dedicated repair-technician course.
You'll cover the theory and principles behind dive gear, routine care and storage, spotting problems early versus knowing when to get professional service, and setting up a comfortable, streamlined configuration. Bringing your own kit to the session is helpful but not essential — ask us what to bring when you book.
This is a classroom-based specialty run at our Gauteng base — there are no required open-water certification dives, so no need to travel to Bass Lake, Miracle Waters or the coast for this one.
Equipment Specialist is R3 298 for club members and R3 298 for non-members, including PADI materials. Book via our enquiry form, or contact us through our contact page with questions.
No required training dives are involved; it is workshop-based.
The course covers care and basic troubleshooting, not professional servicing.