Search & Recovery Diver Specialty Course in Denver

Why take this course?

Have you ever dropped something in the water? Are you looking for lost treasure? The A-1 scuba Search and Recovery Diver Specialty course will teach you effective ways to find objects underwater and bring them to the surface.

Search & Recovery Diver

Once you complete four SSI specialties and digitally log 24 dives you will automatically be sent your digital Level 3/Advanced Diver Recognition card. There is no charge for this certification recognition.

What will I do?

Your Search & Recovery Diving adventure starts by completing the 4 chapters in the digital online manual. Next, there will be a classroom session to answer any questions you may have about the material, clarify important points, and discuss the open water dives. During the pool session, you will learn search and recovery dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques, solutions to potential problems, search patterns, and safe object recovery using lift devices. Finally, during your (2) open water dives, you will put into action the skills you have learned.

What will I need?

  • SSI Search & Recovery online digital manual (included in course fee)
  • Dive computer (computers can be rented)
  • Compass
  • Dive slate (optional, but highly recommended)
  • Delayed Surface Marker Buoy (DSMB) and Finger Reel (optional, but highly recommended)

  • Show proof of being an SSI Referral diver, Open Water diver or hold an equivalent certification from another recognized training agency.
    • Unfortunately, you will not be able to participate in the program without showing the A-1 professional proof of certification.
    • While you may register for the specialty course as a Referral Diver, you must complete your open water certification dives before you can complete any specialty course dives.
  • Be at least 12 years old
  • Have a MySSI account.  Be sure to upload a digital photo to your account and enter a complete address. (You’ll need this in order to access your online learning material.)

Be sure to download, print, complete all required areas on each form (name, date, initials, etc.) and hand the completed documents to the instructor, when you arrive for your class.

View the Required Course Documents

VERY IMPORTANT:
UNFORTUNATELY, THE PARTICIPANT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ENTER THE WATER UNTIL THE PROPER DOCUMENTS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED, SIGNED, AND REVIEWED FOR ACCURACY BY YOUR INSTRUCTOR.

Course Includes:

  • Academic Session
  • (1) Pool dive
  • (2) Open Water training dives
  • Use of scuba equipment for pool session
  • Use of snorkeling equipment for pool session (we recommend you use your own if you have it)
  • Use of lines, lift bags, and signal buoys during open water dives
  • Tanks and weights for open water dives

Does not include:

  • Scuba Equipment (BCD, regulator, gauges) for open water dives. These items can be rented.
  • Snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins, booties) for open water dives. You will need to provide these.
  • Compass
  • Swimsuit, towel and personal hygiene items
  • Permit, transportation, lodging, and meals

Course Includes:

  • Academic Session
  • (1) Pool dive
  • 2 Open Water training dives
  • Use of scuba equipment for pool session
  • Use of snorkeling equipment for pool session (we recommend you use your own if you have it)
  • Use of lines, lift bags and signal buoys during open water dives
  • Tanks and weights for open water dives

Does not include:

  • Scuba Equipment (BCD, regulator, gauges, wet suit) for open water dives. These items can be rented.
  • Snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins, booties) for open water dives. You will need to provide these.
  • Compass
  • Swimsuit, towel and personal hygiene items
  • Parking, permit, transportation, lodging, and meals

Course Includes:

  • Academic Session
  • (1) Pool dive
  • (2) Open Water training dives
  • Use of scuba equipment for pool session
  • Use of snorkeling equipment for pool session (we recommend you use your own if you have it)
  • Use of lines, lift bags and signal buoys during open water dives
  • Tanks and weights for open water dives

Does not include:

  • Scuba Equipment (BCD, regulator, gauges, wet suit) for open water dives. These items can be rented.
  • Snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins, booties) for open water dives. You will need to provide these.
  • Compass
  • Swimsuit, towel and personal hygiene items
  • Park permit, transportation, lodging, and meals

Cancelling less than one week before the starting date will result in a forfeit of your course fee.

Course Fee

A-LA-CARTE
$195
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Chatfield Gravel Ponds, Crater or Blue Hole in Santa Rosa, NM
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303-789-2450
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$75
Digital Online Materials
  • Search & Recovery Course digital online manual
  • Free updates for life
  • Free digital online Snorkel Diver manual
  • Free digital online Try Freediving manual
  • Free digital online Try Scuba manual
  • Free digital Blue Oceans program
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