The 40m Deep Diver course is designed for certified divers who want to extend their depth limits and gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence required to safely dive up to 40 meters. This course focuses on advanced dive planning, deep diving procedures, and understanding the physiological effects of diving deeper.
Prerequisites
To enroll in the IFDI 40m Diver course, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Hold a recognized Advanced Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent)
- Have good general health and be fit for diving
- Have a recommended minimum of 20 logged dives
What You’ll Learn
During the course, you will develop the knowledge and practical skills required for deeper diving, including:
- Deep dive planning and gas management
- Understanding nitrogen narcosis and its effects
- Managing increased air consumption at depth
- Proper buoyancy control during deep dives
- Safe descent and ascent techniques
- Use of dive computers and depth monitoring
- Emergency procedures and safety considerations for deep diving
Goal
The goal of the 40m Deep Diver course is to train divers to plan and conduct dives safely to a maximum depth of 40 meters while understanding the risks and limitations associated with deep diving. By the end of the course, divers will have the confidence and competence to explore deeper dive sites while maintaining proper safety procedures and dive planning.
