Dive Partner

The Dive Partner course is designed to train certified divers in how to accompany disabled divers. It is recommended that trained Dive Partners who are friends, relatives, etc, follow the training course of the disabled individual whom they later plan to dive with.

Prerequisite qualifying courses

• Submit proof of Rescue Diver training, including training in CPR and First Aid within the past 24 months.
• Have a minimum of 30 logged dives, with experience in navigation and night diving.

Minimum age

• 18 years

What the course covers

A variety of different disabilities are considered, with training in the classroom and pool. There are then four open water dives.

What it will cost and what you'll need

• Course Fee: POA
• Log book: from £5.95
• Site entrance fee: There is an entrance fee for open water dives requiring entry to an inland site, payable daily by the student. Current fees: Horsea Island: £10.00.
• Mask, snorkel, boots and fins (Gloves are also recommended). Student discounts available on all these items in the Andark shop.
• Submit a copy of a medical examination stating that the individual is fit for diving. The examination must be conducted within the past 12 months.

Course calendar

Personal tuition is available, ask for details and prices.

How to Book

Booking a course with Andark couldn't be more straight forward, there are three simple steps to follow:

1. Phone us to check the availibility of the course that you have chosen, and the dates you wish to attend.
2. Download and complete the booking form, and return to us by post.
3. Download and complete the medical declaration form, and return to us by post.

Please click on the icons on the right to download a PDF copy of our booking and medical declaration forms. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, click here to download a free copy.

Booking Form

Medical Declaration