Become a Professional Scuba Equipment Specialist
(Formerly known as the PADI Scuba Technician Course)
1st in the World -Only at DiveTec OctoDiver
The PADI Advanced Equipment Specialist Course is an intensive 7-day professional training program designed for divers, dive professionals, dive centre staff, equipment technicians, and anyone looking to develop advanced knowledge and practical skills in scuba equipment servicing and maintenance.
This course goes far beyond basic equipment care. Participants will gain hands-on experience in servicing, troubleshooting, inspecting, and maintaining essential scuba life-support equipment using professional tools, manufacturer service procedures, and industry best practices.
Whether your goal is to work as a scuba equipment technician, manage a dive centre, or maintain your own equipment to a professional standard, this course provides the technical foundation and practical experience required.
Course Overview
Scuba equipment is life-support equipment. Proper maintenance is essential to ensure diver safety, equipment reliability, and long-term performance. Throughout this course, participants will completely dismantle, inspect, service, reassemble, adjust, and test a wide range of scuba equipment under the supervision of experienced instructors. Training focuses on real workshop procedures, giving students valuable experience working with actual customer equipment and industry-standard service tools.
Course Duration
✅7 Days (Intensive Hands-on Training)
✅Training includes: Classroom Theory
✅Workshop Practical Sessions
✅Equipment Servicing
✅Inspection & Testing
✅Performance Evaluation
✅Standard Servicing Reporting
Course Module
Scuba Regulator Service & Repair
Participants will learn:
✅First Stage design and operation
✅Second Stage operation
✅Balanced vs Unbalanced regulators
✅Piston & Diaphragm regulators
✅Regulator disassembly and assembly
✅Ultrasonic cleaning
✅O-ring identification and replacement
✅Seat replacement Intermediate
✅Pressure (IP) adjustment
✅Cracking effort adjustment
✅Leak testing
✅Final performance testing
✅Troubleshooting common regulator faults
Hands-on servicing of various regulator models and configurations.
Scuba Compressor Operation & Basic Troubleshooting
Participants will learn:
✅Compressor components and operation
✅Air filtration system
✅Compressor maintenance schedules
✅Filter replacement
✅Compressor oil selection
✅Daily inspections
✅Moisture management
✅Basic troubleshooting Safe operating procedures
Oxygen (O₂) Clean Procedures
This module covers:
✅Oxygen hazards
✅Oxygen-compatible materials
✅Cleaning methods
✅Contamination prevention
✅Equipment preparation for oxygen service
✅Oxygen-safe lubricants Inspection procedures
BCD Inflator Service & Repair
Training includes:
✅Inflator mechanism
✅Power inflator servicing
✅Dump valve servicing
✅O-ring replacement
✅Cleaning and lubrication
✅Leak diagnosis Functional testing
Scuba Cylinder Visual Inspection (VIP)
Participants will learn:
✅Internal cylinder inspection
✅External inspection techniques
✅Corrosion identification
✅Thread inspection
✅Moisture contamination
✅Cylinder rejection criteria
✅Inspection documentation
✅Best practices for cylinder safety
Scuba Cylinder Valve (K-Valve)
Service Training includes:
✅Valve construction
✅Valve servicing procedures
✅Valve seat replacement
✅O-ring replacement
✅Thread inspection
✅Cleaning and lubrication
✅Leak testing
✅Preventive maintenance
Hands-on Practical Training
This course is heavily practical. Every participant will work with real scuba equipment, including:
✅Complete regulator overhauls
✅BCD inflator servicing
✅Cylinder valve servicing
✅Cylinder inspections
✅Compressor maintenance
✅Oxygen cleaning procedure
✅Performance testing
✅Fault diagnosis and troubleshooting
Students will gain confidence by performing actual servicing tasks using professional workshop equipment.
Skills You Will Gain
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:
✅Service and maintain scuba regulators
✅Service cylinder valves
✅Conduct cylinder visual inspections
✅Perform oxygen cleaning procedures
✅Operate and maintain scuba compressors
✅Diagnose common equipment faults
✅Conduct preventive maintenance
✅Test equipment after servicing
✅Apply safe workshop practices
✅Understand manufacturer servicing principles
Who Should Attend? This course is ideal for:
✅PADI Divemasters
✅PADI Instructors
✅Dive Centre Owners
✅Dive Centre Staff
✅Resort Equipment Technicians
✅Commercial Diving Companies
✅Government Agencies
✅University Dive Units
✅Military & Enforcement Dive Teams
✅Equipment Maintenance Personnel
✅Experienced Recreational Divers
No previous technician experience is required, although a solid understanding of scuba equipment is recommended.
Career Opportunities
This course provides valuable technical knowledge for individuals seeking careers in the diving industry, including:
✅Scuba Equipment Technician
✅Dive Centre Equipment Manager
✅Service Workshop Technician
✅Resort Equipment Technician
✅Commercial Diving Support Technician
✅University or Research Dive Unit Technician
✅Government & Public Safety Dive Equipment Technician
What's Included
✅7 Days of Instructor-Led Training
✅Comprehensive Practical Workshop
✅Training Notes and Reference Materials
✅Use of Professional Service Tools During Training
✅Hands-on Equipment Servicing
✅Practical Skills Assessment
✅PADI Advanced Equipment Specialist Certification
Why This Course Matters
Proper equipment maintenance is fundamental to diver safety. Well-maintained equipment reduces the risk of malfunction, improves performance, and extends the service life of valuable diving equipment.This course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills to confidently inspect, maintain, and service scuba equipment while promoting higher standards of safety and professionalism within the diving industry.
Course Information
Course: PADI Advanced Equipment Specialist (Formerly PADI Scuba Technician Course)
Duration: 7 Days
Course Fee: 2490USD
Training Format: Classroom Theory + Intensive Hands-on Workshop
Certification: PADI Advanced Equipment Specialist
Location: DIVETEC by Octo Diver or Your Dive Centre (we come to your place)
🌐 Website: www.Scuba-Technician.com
📱 WhatsApp: +60 19-277 9069 | +60 13-401 3187"
Master the Skills. Maintain Life-Support Equipment with Confidence. Build a Career in Scuba Equipment Technology."
