This course is designed for divers who want to expand their sidemount skills by using additional stage cylinders. The training prepares you for further development in technical diving using sidemount configuration.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATES:
- minimum age 18
- IDF Master Fundamentals or IDF Master Deep Diver certification (or equivalent certification from another diving organization)
- IDF Sidemount Diver certification (or equivalent certification from another diving organization)
- medical fitness to participate in the course
COURSE DURATION:
- Theory Module
- Practical Module in Open Water Conditions
THEORETICAL TRAINING:
The course is conducted based on the student manual and lectures delivered using official IDF training materials. Topics include:
- multistage sidemount configuration
- handling additional stage cylinders
- gas management and planning
- emergency procedures and problem solving
- preparation for the theoretical exam
PRACTICAL TRAINING:
Consist of:
- 4 open water dives
- total dive time minimum 100 minutes
- maximum depth according to current certification level
PRACTICAL EXAM:
- conducted during open water dives
THEORETICAL EXAM:
- online test
CERTIFICATION:
- upon completion, participants receive an international IDF Multistage Sidemount Diver certification
- ability to use sidemount configuration with additional stage cylinders
- advanced gas management skills
- preparation for technical diving
