Self-reliant diving appeals to divers for many different reasons. Photographers are a good example of a diver who would stray from the pack. Other examples are , divers who want to become self-sufficient in case of foreseeable emergency, and divers who want to improve their dive skills.

It is an adventure activity that is not for everyone but does have its place. If you have the mental discipline and commitment to learn and follow self-reliant diving techniques, you’ll bolster your skills and confidence when diving alone, in a dive pair or as part of a team.

Some of the critical skills you will learn are recognizing and understanding the inherent risks, risk mitigation strategies, the best way to configure your equipment, and differences in dive planning and preparation. This course prepares you to think like an independent unit.