SCUBA Gear Repair and Maintenance Tech

[Douglas Ward]

So other than the rare self maintain/repair brands out there, how does one get the training to be a service tech? As I understand it you have to be associated with a hop before the companies will training you and allow access to their service kits and parts.

So do you really have to convince a shop to hire you and shadow a mentor in the meantime???

 

[buddhasummer]

Assuming you're not looking to become an official "trained" tech...You don't need "official" training I'm not sure how much is actually taught anyway other than how to swap parts

Service kits are not hard to source with a modicum of effort.

I do believe your understanding is correct though.

A whole wealth of knowledge on reg servicing here on SB and a number of good folk more than happy to share their knowledge and assist.

I apologise if I've misunderstood your post and that in fact you do what to become a tech

 

[Johnoly]

.....and allow access

Besides 2 screw drivers and a hammer do you already have the other rebuilding tools? Do you currently own a $10 IP gauge??

 

[Douglas Ward]

I apologise if I've misunderstood your post and that in fact you do what to become a tech

I would actually like to do it party time and then as a retirement activity to supplement diving!!

do you already have the other rebuilding tools?

I do actually.

 

[buddhasummer]

Then yes, you need to affiliate with an official dealer to access official training if I'm not mistaken.