SDI Inactive Diver / Refresher
Refresh your diving knowledge, rebuild confidence, and review essential scuba skills before returning to active diving
Duration
1 day, 1 dive
Max Depth
9 metres / 30 feet
Level
Continuing Diver Education Programme
Next Step
SDI Speciality programmes
Overview
The SDI Inactive Diver / Refresher programme is designed for certified divers who have not been diving recently and wish to refresh their knowledge, skills, and confidence before returning to active diving.
This programme focuses on:
- diving safety procedures,
- equipment setup,
- buoyancy control,
- underwater communication,
- and emergency skills.
Training emphasises rebuilding comfort in the water, correcting skill deficiencies, and ensuring divers are prepared to safely resume recreational diving activities.
At N9BO℠, Refresher training provides a structured and supportive environment for divers returning to the underwater world after a period of inactivity.
Course Facts
- Course name: SDI Inactive Diver / Refresher
- Level: Continuing Diver Education Programme
- Minimum prerequisites: Must hold a recognised scuba diving certification, Certified diver from a recognised training agency
- Ratio: Maximum of 8 students per instructor (small groups recommended for quality training)
- Configuration: Students use standard recreational scuba equipment including mask, snorkel, fins, buoyancy compensator device, regulator system, cylinder, weight system, dive computer or depth gauge
- Depth / environment: 9 metres / 30 feet, Swimming pools, Confined water environments, Sheltered training sites, Controlled diving environments
- Format: Knowledge review + equipment review + skills assessment + refresher dive + instructor feedback
- Duration: Approximately 1 day, 1 dive
What You’ll Learn
- Review essential diving theory and safety procedures
- Refresh equipment setup, buddy checks, and pre-dive planning
- Practise buoyancy control, regulator skills, and underwater communication
- Improve comfort, confidence, and situational awareness underwater
- Prepare for a safe return to active recreational diving
Prerequisites
- Must hold a recognised scuba diving certification.
- Certified diver from a recognised training agency.
- Be medically fit for diving.
FAQ
The programme is designed for certified divers who:
- have not dived recently,
- feel rusty,
- or want to rebuild confidence before returning to diving activities.
There is no fixed SDI requirement.
However, many divers choose a refresher after an extended break from diving or before travelling on a dive holiday.
Typical refresher topics include:
- equipment assembly
- buoyancy control
- mask skills
- regulator recovery and clearing
- emergency procedures
- and underwater communication
No.
The programme refreshes existing skills and knowledge but does not issue a new certification level.
Most divers continue directly into:
- recreational diving activities
- SDI speciality programmes
- or other continuing education courses
Ready to Return to Diving?
Whether you have been away from diving for months or years, our team will help you rebuild confidence, refresh essential skills, and prepare for safe and enjoyable diving experiences.
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