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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