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Research Diver - 28 day course

Posted by juergen under 4. Research Diver - 28 day course

28 days. Min 4 persons. Min age 17.
Pre Requisite: Must be qualified to dive to 20m with a minimum of 20 logged dives.
Students require full diving equipment and must be able to provide proof of certification and log book.  Scuba courses and full equipment can be provided if required.

The Course:

This course will cover the aspects of marine research data collection and surveying techniques vital to becoming a competent marine sciences volunteer. It will increase the student’s environmental awareness while promoting organisational skills, problem solving abilities, self confidence, and the social and technical skills needed to allow a student to work as part of a Marine scientific research team.

The course is separated into 8 modules; each module is divided into academic and practical sessions specifically designed to compliment the seceding module. There will be a pre requisite academic and practical evaluation to determine each student’s capabilities and skills. Once a student has reached an acceptable level, they will be allowed to conduct supervised surveys on behalf of the Egyptian National parks authority and assist in ongoing research projects conducted by independent research organisations operating in the Red sea.

Certification:

An internationally recognised Red Sea Research certification will be issued to all students successfully completing the modular course, which will allow a student to assist in any research project being conducted in the Red sea with a minimal amount of specialised training; The course can be deferred and completed over several visits within a 2 year period, once completed; if no research diving has been logged by the student within18 months, a short refresher will be required for updated techniques. All qualified researches will be entered into our volunteer database and will be regularly updated on upcoming volunteer projects.

Accommodation:

Students will be housed; 2 persons to a room with en-suite showers. Up grades are possible upon request.

Dive centre:

Our modern, fully equipped dive centre is located at the beach front, 500m from the centre of Dahab’s main amenities, and meets all European and CDWS safety standards.
There are 2 fully equipped re-compression chambers with fully qualified staff based in Dahab.

Itinerary:

Arrival:

• Airport collection and transfer
• Welcome meeting, registration and area orientation

Week 1-3: Red Sea Research modules

• RS Research modules
• 3 day field trip
• mangrove park field trip
• Social activities including Wadi party and BBQ

Week 4: National park survey projects

• Supervised surveys
• Pleasure boat trip/dive
• Evaluation and certifications
• Farewell party

Prices:

• From 850.- EUR
• With standard accommodation 1160.- Euro. Inc. airport transfers. Deposit: 310.- Euro

Enviro Diver - 14 day course

Posted by juergen under 3. Enviro Diver - 14 day course

14 days. Min 4 persons. Min age 17.
Pre Requisite: Must be qualified to dive to 20m with a minimum of 20 logged dives.
Students require full diving equipment and must be able to provide proof of certification and log book.  Scuba courses and full equipment can be provided if required.

The Course:

This course will increase the student’s environmental awareness while promoting organisational skills, problem solving abilities, self confidence, and the social and technical skills needed to allow a student to work as part of a Marine scientific research team.

The course is separated into 8 modules; each module is divided into academic and practical sessions specifically designed to compliment the seceding module. There will be a pre requisite academic and practical evaluation to determine each student’s capabilities and skills. Once a student has reached an acceptable level, they will be allowed to conduct supervised surveys on behalf of the Egyptian National parks authority and assist in ongoing research projects conducted by independent research organisations operating in the Red sea.

Certification:

An internationally recognised R.S.Research certification will be issued to all students successfully completing the modular course, which will allow a student to assist in any research project being conducted in the Red sea with a minimal amount of specialised training; The course can be deferred and completed over several visits within a 2 year period, once completed if no research diving has been logged by the student within18 months, a short refresher will be required for updated techniques. All qualified researches will be entered into our volunteer database and will be regularly updated on upcoming volunteer projects.

Dive centre:

Our modern, fully equipped dive centre is located at the beach front, 500m from the centre of Dahab’s main amenities, and meets all European and CDWS safety standards.  There are 2 fully equipped re-compression chambers with fully qualified staff based in Dahab.

Prices:

From 425.00 EU. Inc: tanks, weights, dive site transport, Airport transfers, Field trips, Use of all facilities, permissions and certification. Our prices do not include accommodation, flights or visas. All students will be covered by RSR insurance for our dive activities however it is advised that students acquire their own personal travel insurance.  Full diving equipment rental will be charged at €15 per day if required.

Deposit:

€125.00. Balance to be paid 4 weeks before departure.

Extra activities and excursions can be arranged upon request. A variety of accommodation packages can be arranged by RSR upon request.

Minor changes may be made to the itinerary due to seasonal changes and project requirements.

Itinerary:

This Itinerary is a standard format. Modules may be changed or extended to accommodate a groups requirements or the Universities curriculum.

For an itinerary and adjusted price please contact us with your requirements.

Day 1:

• Welcome meeting
• Introduction to R.S.R. courses and orientation of area.
• Multiple choice questionnaire. Students will be evaluated, debriefed, and then separated into smaller groups depending on their individual abilities.
• Peak performance buoyancy academic session.

Day 2:

• Practical point buoyancy and breathing control. Open water. (Max Depth 12m)
• Peak performance buoyancy obstacle course
• Safety of research diving (academic)

Day 3:

• Self rescue and safety (academic and practical)
• Navigation and survey techniques (academic)
• Navigation and search patterns (practical)

Day 4:

• Introduction to Topographical surveys (academic)
• Grid mapping/ordinance survey

Day 5:

• Preliminary survey of site
• Topographical surveying (practical)

Day 6:

• Benthic and bathymetric survey techniques.
• Collecting data and cataloguing

Day 7:

• free

Day 8:

• Terrestrial field trip. Nabq National Park mangrove (guided),(alternative excursions can be provided upon request)

Day 9, 10, 11:

• Camel safari to survey site
• Survey designated area, benthic, geographic and bathymetric.

Day 12:

• Correlate data from field trip

Day 13:

• Boat trip fun day diving.

Day 14:

• Evaluation and Certification.
• Farewell drinks

Advanced Eco Diver - 7 day course

Posted by juergen under 2. Advanced Eco Diver - 7 day course

7 days. Min 4 persons. Min course dives 8. Min age 17.
Pre Requisite: Must be certified to dive to 20 meters with a minimum of 20 logged dives
Students require full diving equipment, and provide proof of certification and log book.
Scuba courses and equipment can be provided if required.

The Course:

The Advanced Eco Diver course includes an introduction to underwater topographical surveying methods, as well as benthic and bathymetrical surveying methodology. You will learn the terminology and techniques required to become an asset to any marine survey projects. The Red Sea Research Advanced Eco Diver course will train you in tropical marine survey techniques and improve your diving skills, to the standard required by marine biological research organisations allowing them conduct meaningful research. This course provides an unique perspective into a fragile marine ecology, and will increase a students knowledge and awareness of the marine environment, while improving your diving skills and helping us to make a difference.

Certification:

The internationally recognised Red Sea Research certification will be issued to all students successfully completing the modular course, which will allow a student to assist in any research project being conducted in Sinai with a minimal amount of specialised training; The course can be deferred and completed over several visits within a 2 year period, once completed if no research diving has been logged by the student within 18 months, a short refresher will be required for updated techniques. All qualified researches will be entered into our volunteer database and will be regularly updated on upcoming volunteer projects. The certification is a one off payment and subsequent courses will be added to the students Research diver log book.

Accommodation:

Students will be housed; 2 persons to a room. Up grades are possible on request.

Dive centre:

Our modern, fully equipped dive centre is located at the beach front, close to the centre of Dahab’s main amenities, and meets all European and CDWS safety standards.
There are 2 fully equipped re-compression chambers with fully qualified staff based in Dahab.

Itinerary:

Day 1:

• Welcome meeting
• Introduction to R.S.R. courses and orientation of area.
• Multiple choice questionnaire. Students will be evaluated, debriefed, and then separated into smaller groups depending on their individual abilities.
• Basic marine biology, cartography
• Peak performance buoyancy academic session

Day 2:

• Practical point buoyancy and breathing control. Open water. (Max Depth 12m)
• Peak performance buoyancy obstacle course

Day 3:

• Self rescue and safety (academic and practical)
• Benthic survey techniques (academic)

Day 4:

• Benthic survey (practical)
• Surveying area
• catalogue data
• Introduction to Topographical surveying. Bathymetric survey methods and cataloguing

Day 5:

• Preliminary survey of site.
• Begin map production.

Day 6:

• Map making. Correlating data Draw map
• Correlating data
• Draw map.

Day 7:

• Fun dive.
• Certification.
• Leaving drinks.

Minor changes may be made to the itinerary due to seasonal changes and project requirements.

Extra activities, excursions and a variety of accommodation packages can be arranged by RSR upon request.

Prices:

• From 350.- Euro
• With standard accommodation 535.- Euro. Inc. airport transfers. Deposit: 135.- Euro

Eco Diver - 4 day course

Posted by juergen under 1. Eco Diver - 4 day course

4 days - min course dives, 6. Min age 17.
Pre Requisite: Must be certified to dive to 20 meters with a minimum of 20 logged dives
Students require full diving equipment, and provide proof of certification and log book.
Scuba equipment can be provided if required.

The Course:

The Eco diver course will improve your bouyancy control, communication and general diving skills, and includes an introduction to underwater topographical surveying methods, You will learn the terminology and techniques required to become an asset to any marine survey projects.

Certification:

Red Sea Research certification will be issued to all students successfully completing the modular course, which will allow a student to assist in any research project being conducted in Sinai with a minimal amount of specialised training; The course can be deferred and completed over several visits within a 2 year period, once completed if no research diving has been logged by the student within 18 months, a short refresher will be required for updated techniques. All qualified researches will be entered into our volunteer database and will be regularly updated on upcoming volunteer projects. The certification is a one off payment and subsequent courses will be added to the students Research diver log book.

Standard accommodation:

Students will be housed; 2 persons to a room with en-suite bathroom. Up grades are possible on request.

Dive centre:

Our modern, fully equipped dive centre is located at the beach front, close to the centre of Dahab’s main amenities, and meets all European and CDWS safety standards.

There are 2 fully equipped re-compression chambers with fully qualified staff based in Dahab.

Itinerary:

Day 1:

• Introduction to Red Sea Research
• Area Orientation: equipment checks, and stow
• Academic review: and evaluation
• PPB Academic

Day 2:

• PPB Practical
• Safety of research diving academic.
• Deco theory. Project planning.  O2 admin. Dehydration. Towing. Panic diver. Entanglement. Self rescue.
• Practical: orientation dive

Day 3:

• Introduction to tropical ecosystems.
• Introduction to Navigation and Search Patterns.
• Introduction to Benthic survey techniques. Dive survey site orientation/ night dive optional.

Day 4:

• Survey area, (Reef check method), catalogue data
• Fun Dive. De-brief.
• Extra activities and excursions can be arranged upon request. Minor changes may be made to the itinerary due to seasonal changes and project requirements and participant numbers.

Prices:

• From 255.- Euro
• With standard accommodation 440.- Euro. Inc. airport transfers. Deposit: 110.- Euro