Infinity Dive
SDI Underwater Hunter / Collector Diver Course
SDI Underwater Hunter / Collector Diver Course
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The purpose of this specialty course is to actively allow the student to engage in the collection of certain marine objects and to demonstrate and explain the necessary rules of underwater hunting. Prudent and conservative techniques of both aspects must be exercised. The SDI Hunter/Collector Diver Course covers the “how-to’s” of hunting and collection of marine life.
Who this course is for:
- The certified diver looking for more information on proper spear fishing and fish collection techniques
Course prerequisites:
- SDI Open Water Scuba Diver, SDI Junior Open Water Diver, or equivalent
- Minimum age 18, 10 with parental consent
What you can expect to learn:
The SDI Hunter/Collector Diver course takes an in-depth look at all of the following and more:
- Survey of marine life
- Salt water
- Fresh water
- Ecology and conservation
- Ecology
- Salt water
- Conservation
- Collecting techniques
- Where to look
- What to take
- How much to take
- How to take it
- Legal aspects of collecting
- Spear fishing techniques
- Handling of the spear gun
- What fish may be taken
- Limits of taking
- Hazards of spear fishing
- What not to shoot
- Legal aspects of spear fishing
- Spear fishing rules
- Rules by law
- Rules by diving courtesy
- Invertebrate collecting
- Conch, clams, scallops, etc
- Lobster
Some of the required skills you will have to demonstrate include:
- Learn how the collecting device works; for example, how to load and shoot the spear gun
- Use underwater targets for the student to practice shooting, and reloading spear gun underwater
- Teaching how to hunt for lobster, show some of the different habitats in which you may find the species (if conducting this type of hunting and collecting)
- Demonstrate how to collect a certain species, making sure that all local laws are followed
- Enjoy the catch
What’s in it for you?
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may engage in diving activities without direct supervision of the SDI Instructor* so long as the following limits are adhered to:
- The diving activities approximate those of training
- The areas of activities approximate those of training
- Environmental conditions approximate those of training
*Note: Junior divers (ages 10-14) must participate in Hunter/Collector diving activities with a parent, guardian, or dive professional.
Also, the SDI Hunter/Collector Diver certification counts towards a single specialty rating to achieve the SDI Advanced Diver Development Program.
SDI Hunter/Collector Diver minimum requirements:
- Complete all open water requirements efficiently
- Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution
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WARNING FOR PRODUCTS WHICH MAY CONTAIN CELL BUTTON OR LITHIUM BATTERY AND DANGEROUS GOODS
WARNING — THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN CELL BUTTON OR LITHIUM BATTERY AS DANGEROUS GOODS, PLEASE KEEP BATTERIES OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
- Swallowing may lead to serious injury in as little as 2 hours or death, due to chemical burns and potential perforation of the esophagus.
- If you suspect your child has swallowed or inserted a button battery immediately call the 24-hour Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 for fast, expert advice.
- Examine devices and make sure the battery compartment is correctly secured, e.g. that the screw or other mechanical fastener is tightened. Do not use if the compartment is not secure.
- Dispose of used button batteries immediately and safely. Flat batteries can still be dangerous.
- Tell others about the risk associated with button batteries and how to keep their children safe.
International Shipping
International Shipping
For all offshore islands and international orders, a member of staff will contact you with a delivery estimate including International freight charges. Please contact customs or your local postal service as your order may be delayed for inspection or duties/taxes may apply which are not paid for by Infinity Dive. This is applicable to all international shipping methods.
Duties and Taxes
International purchases are sold free of Australian GST. However, depending on which country the items will be dispatched to, there may be additional taxes or import duties imposed at the receivers end. Infinity Dive is not liable for these charges and it is up to the customer to liaise with the Customs regarding their delivery.
Out Of Stock Policy
Out Of Stock Policy
We will get in touch with you if the product was out of stock.
If the product was out of stock in the entire Australia, the delivery time may over 2 months.
Its depends on the ETA provided by the Brand Agent.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy
- Please note that some orders may not be able to be changed or cancelled once the order has been accepted by infinitydive.
- If you need to cancel an online order that has not yet been shipped, please contact us.
- No order shall be binding until it is accepted by InfinityDive. An individual contract for the supply of Products, on these policies, is formed on acceptance by InfinityDive of an order from the Customer.
- InfinityDive reserves the right to accept any order in whole or in part. Where we makes a part delivery of any order, such delivery shall constitute a separate contract. No order may be cancelled or varied after acceptance by InfinityDive.
In-store pickup policy
In Store Pick up orders will be available for collection in store for a period of 1 month if the product is in stock; if the order isn’t collected by this point, $10/day storage fees may apply unless a prior arrangement is made with InfinityDive.-
- There will be a payment deadline announcement to all participants, no late fee will be accepted.
- If you cancel or transfer your course due to personal reasons, you need to pay an administration fee starting from $98, which will incur within the paid fee.
- If the new course is of a higher value than the original booking, the difference must also be paid. No exceptions.
- If special circumstances or ocean conditions cause the necessary cancel on activities of the day, our students or participants who paid will get the fee convey into credit point. No direct cash return.
- If any paid fees are cancelled after 14 days due to personal reasons, the full payment will be converted into company credit points. If cancelled 7 days before departure, fee will refund by 50% deducting from the conversion payment company credit points. If the payment is made within seven days before departure, there will be no refund.
- Before payment for any activity or course, the company reserves the right to change the price, and participants must take the initiative to confirm the relevant changes.
- If an emergency medical condition manifests within 24hrs of your course start time, proof must be provided in order to transfer your course at a reduced rate depending on the case.
- If you have indicated yes to any of the questions on our dive conditional from, then one will need to be provided at the time of booking or 14 days prior to the course start date. Once you are fit to dive unconditionally, cancellation procedure will apply the above conditions. Failure to do so will result in forfeit of the course and rebooking will be at full cost.
Special Conditions
Special circumstances will deal in case-by-case manner as such medical conditions, verbal instructions, unconditional payment, etc.
Credit points
The credit points of the company after the refund can be purchased for any consumption within the company, and it will take effect forever indefinitely.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer
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Infinity Dive do not reponsible for any custom duty or import tax.
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