{"product_id":"try-scuba","title":"Try Scuba","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTake your first breaths underwater with the SSI Try Scuba program — a safe, relaxed introduction to scuba diving for complete beginners.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurious about scuba but not ready to commit to a full certification course? Tas Divers' experienced SSI professionals will help you discover the underwater world in a calm, supportive environment. With one short academic briefing and one pool\/confined-water session, you'll learn how scuba equipment works, practise simple skills and enjoy the nearly weightless feeling of breathing underwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Outline | 2 Components | 1 Session\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcademic Briefing:\u003c\/strong\u003e learn the basic safety concepts, hand signals and how your scuba equipment works\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePool\/Confined-Water Session:\u003c\/strong\u003e take your first breaths underwater and practise simple skills under the close supervision of an SSI Professional\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Location\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Launceston Aquatic Centre\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSouth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kingston Beach, Blackmans Bay or Tinderbox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEast Coast\u003c\/strong\u003e: Waubs Bay, Bicheno \u003cem\u003e(Available on limited course dates. Participants are responsible for transporting their scuba gear to the dive site)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour exact site and session time will be confirmed after booking and are subject to facility, instructor and weather conditions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTraining Prerequisites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum age | 8 years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit to swim and comfortable in the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo prior scuba certification required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Needed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSSI Try Scuba academic briefing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x pool\/confined-water session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional instruction \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll scuba equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSSI Try Scuba recognition card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBathers and towel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwn transport to the confirmed location\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDive medical or physician clearance, if required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParent or guardian forms for participants under 18\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\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry Scuba is a pool\/confined-water experience and is not a scuba certification. The maximum training depth is 5 metres. Each participant must complete the required SSI training record forms before taking part; forms for minors must be reviewed and signed by a parent or guardian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScuba diving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Please review the Diver Medical Statement \u0026amp; Questionnaire before booking. 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