'Super-cheap' dive qualification to only 3m/10ft

[WB2GLP]

I hope the PADI lawyers are paying attention. These guys have a bag with SDI logo, too.

 

[Edward3c]

On the other hand,

Interesting. Had never heard of this. Was initially skeptical of the phrases “internationally recognized” and “HSE-approved” but I did find Microdive on HSE’s approved list” at:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/diving/qualifications/approved-list.pdf
along with BSAC, PADI, and more than a dozen others.

It also is condoned by the Royal Yacht Association, see:
Prop Torque | Mar13 | Up to Speed | e-Newsletters | News & Events | RYA
and:
http://www.rya.org.uk/SiteCollectio... Documents/Rule Book PB12013 no officials.pdf

Presumably the 3-metre Basic Diver course includes admonitions to not go below that depth without further training, just as traditional courses have similar admonitions about venturing beyond other depths.

Don't be mis-lead by the "HSE-approved". All it means is if you hold one of the qualifications (as a minimum) you can undertake specific work as a diver (i.e. commercial, like getting paid to lead a dive). It is not endorsing the content of the course - that liability rests with the RYA.

 

[Doc]

The Royal Yachting Association has adopted the course as an RYA training option, given the benefit of Microdiving to boaters in being able to inspect and maintain their hulls.

That's one bit of great use for the whole thing. Unless you make beer money cleaning hulls for yachties.

Now they'll be able to buy their own air or quit dragging Brownies Third Lungs around.

 

[corvettejoe]

I'm waiting to see the 'sidemount to 3 m micro dive' cert, might be fun to dive your local city sewer system!

That gives a whole new meaning to tight and nasty!
I'm in! LOL