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Research Diver or Scientific Diver Rating

Work in Marine Sciences? – this is YOUR Occupation Diver Rating…

Research or Scientific Diver course, could you run and retrieve line reels while wearing a blacked out mask? Could you set an underwater grid? The new PADI Research Diver course will give you the Qualifications.

Course content

This course was developed as an occupational rating, for those working in marine industry. It is approved by Department of Labour and includes five major components.
  • Scientific Diver Theory and Classroom Workshop.
  • Restricted Visibility diver course. Learn restricted visibility planning, techniques, organization and diving procedures.
  • Study Scientific dive requirements, techniques and safety practices.
  • Restricted Visibility dive & Scientific dive

    • When can I Start?

    Courses are held on a regular basis. Contact us for assistance.

    Bookings are Essential.
    Duration: 2 Day

    Course Pricing

    Scientific Diver Rating - $ 595.00
    What's Included?
  • Course Manual
  • Two Dives
  • Knowledge Development & Workshops
  • Restricted Visibility Diver Certification Card
  • Scientific Diver Rating (Occupational Rating)
  • FREE Photos for your certification Card and 6 months membership to our Dive Club.
  • Equipment Hire NOT included - $35 extra – if required.

    • Prerequisites

    A minimum certification of Rescue Diver or Equivalent, Workplace approved First Aid and Oxygen Provider is required to commence this course.

    Not meet all the prerequisites for this programme? No Problem! You can complete any additional components required as a package with this course – contact us for details.>


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    Jetty Dive Centre
    398 Harbour Drive
    The Jetty Strip
    Coffs Harbour
    New South Wales (NSW) 2450
    AUSTRALIA
    Tel (+61) 02-66-511-611 (All hours)
    Fax (+61) 02-66-525-702
    webmail send questions to mail@jettydive.com.au

    Located in Coffs Harbour, NSW and diving the Solitary Islands Marine Park, we have Scuba Divers from all over Australia, dive our amazing sites.
    Easy and cheap flights to the Banana Coast in Northern NSW, for Divers from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.