Glossary
Dive computer
An instrument that measures dive information and uses settings and models to calculate additional guidance.
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FIND YOUR NEXT ANSWERNEW / INTERACTIVE TOOLS
Planners, checklists & logs
Eight tools to organise a trip, compare courses, keep equipment records and prepare useful notes.
Open the tools →01 / BEFORE YOU TRAVELWeather & dive preparation
Official forecasts, tide information and a worksheet to take to your briefing.
Open the preparation resources →02 / KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENTManuals & manufacturer support
Find the correct documents for your model and prepare a useful support enquiry.
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Dive centres
Dive Darwin
Darwin · NT
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Dive Jervis Bay
Huskisson · NSW
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Dive Lord Howe
Lord Howe Island · NSW
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Divemaster
The first professional rating — guiding certified divers and assisting with training.
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Divemaster preparation for a future instructor
Treat leadership development as experience to learn from, not a box to tick before an IDC.
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Eaglehawk Dive Centre
Eaglehawk Neck · TAS
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Equipment familiarity with a buddy
Explain why equipment differences should be discussed.
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Equipment hire
Temporary use of equipment supplied by a provider under its rental arrangements.
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Exposure protection
Recognise why suit choices depend on conditions and the wearer.
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Exposure protection
Equipment selected to help manage thermal and environmental exposure.
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Fins
Equipment worn on the feet to help move through water.
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Fins and footwear
Compare fin styles and the footwear they are designed around.
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First stage
The regulator component connected to the cylinder valve that reduces supply pressure to an intermediate pressure.
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Fish Rock Dive Centre
South West Rocks · NSW
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Fit
How equipment matches the wearer’s dimensions and intended use.
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Frog Dive Sydney
Gladesville · NSW
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Gauges and units
Distinguish cylinder pressure from depth.
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Geo Divers
Clyde · NSW
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Grey Nurse Charters
Nelson Bay · NSW
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Heat and comfort
Understand why exposure protection is part of planning.
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How much time should you leave for a scuba course?
Plan around the whole learning day, with room for study, travel, feedback and changes.
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How to Choose a Divemaster Internship
Compare mentoring, real course involvement, workload, total cost and employment claims before committing weeks or months to a professional programme.
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How to Choose a Technical Diving Instructor
Evaluate current diving, configuration, failure standards, mentoring and local support before comparing agency logos.
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