{"product_id":"equipment-echniques","title":"Equipment Techniques","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n    \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDevelop a much deeper understanding of how your gear actually works — making you a more\n    confident, capable and self-sufficient diver every time you get in the water.\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA missing o-ring, a torn wetsuit, a broken fin strap — minor equipment issues shouldn't end your dive day. The SSI\n    Equipment Techniques specialty program teaches you how to identify, troubleshoot and fix common equipment problems\n    in the field, so you're always prepared and never caught out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Outline | 2 Components | 1 Day\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n    \u003col type=\"1\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eDigital Learning (Online Study):\u003c\/strong\u003e understand the principles of scuba equipment,\n            maintenance and troubleshooting at your own pace\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003ePractical Session:\u003c\/strong\u003e one-on-one time with your Tas Divers instructor — hands on with\n            real equipment\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTopics \u0026amp; Skills\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHow the 11 core pieces of scuba equipment work\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCommon equipment problems \u0026amp; their fixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTroubleshooting gear in the field\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBuilding your own save-a-dive kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCleaning \u0026amp; maintaining your equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eManaging gear \u0026amp; addressing minor malfunctions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSSI Open Water Diver certification or equivalent from a recognised training agency\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMinimum age | 10 years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd width=\"301\"\u003e\n                \u003ch3 align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd width=\"301\"\u003e\n                \u003ch3 align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Needed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"301\"\u003e\n                \u003cul\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003eOnline SSI training materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003eProfessional SSI instruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003eEquipment techniques gear \u0026amp; tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003ePractical one-on-one session\u003c\/li\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003eSSI Equipment Techniques certification\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"301\"\u003e\n                \u003cul\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003eAccess to digital materials during session\u003c\/li\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003eYour own scuba gear (highly recommended — see note below)\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGet your Nitrox ticket at the same time!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd SSI Enriched Air Nitrox to your Night \u0026amp; Limited Visibility course for just $200 (save $49 on the standalone\n    price of $249).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n    \u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe strongly recommend bringing your own scuba gear to this course. Understanding your specific equipment — how it\n    works, how to maintain it and how to fix it — is what makes this course genuinely valuable. Don't have your own gear\n    yet? We can help you choose the right setup for your diving style and budget before the course. Ask us in store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Tas Divers we believe in small group sizes guaranteed. Please carefully review all conditions before booking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TAS Divers","offers":[{"title":"Launceston \/ No","offer_id":42801814011982,"sku":null,"price":269.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Launceston \/ Yes (+$200)","offer_id":43854021754958,"sku":null,"price":469.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hobart \/ No","offer_id":42801814044750,"sku":null,"price":269.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hobart \/ Yes (+$200)","offer_id":43854021787726,"sku":null,"price":469.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/7126\/8174\/files\/shopify_product_images_SSI-17.png?v=1777557044","url":"https:\/\/www.tasdivers.com.au\/products\/equipment-echniques","provider":"Tasmanian Divers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}