HIGH SIERRA DIVERS 217 Palm Avenue Auburn, CA 95603 (530) 823-6757 E-Mail info@hsdivers.com Hours: Monday-Friday 10 AM - 6 PM Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM

Overview
This page will give you an overview of each class. You can scroll down the page to read each class or click on the shortcuts directly below to go directly to the course you want to view. To enroll in a class, call us at (530) 823-6757, e- mail us, or click on the 'Register Now' enrollment icon.

	Try Scuba		Open Water Scuba Diver Course
	Scuba Skills Update (Tune-Up)		Refresher Course
	High Altitude		Advanced Open Water Course
	Rescue Course		Specialty Courses
	TDI Nitrox		TDI Advanced Nitrox
	Rebreather		NEW! Master Diver
	SDI CPROX Course		Calendar of upcoming classes
	NEW! SDI Solo Diver		Dive Control Specialist (DiveMaster & Assistant Instructor)
	Open Water Dive Instructor

TRY SCUBA Try Scuba is an orientation to diving that allows non-divers to experience diving in a pool or open water, under the direct supervision of a dive leader, with a minimal amount of instruction and classroom time. Knowledge: The academic session focuses on the immediate needs of divers such as equipment adjustment, equalizing pressure, breathing, moving through the water and orientation. Skills: So you can start diving as soon as possible, you'll practice a reduced skill set with SSI's Comfort Through Repetition teaching method in a pool/confined water session. Equipment: With the goal being to develop a working knowledge of scuba equipment, divers will receive an introduction to basic scuba equipment with an emphasis on equipment handling. Experience:Upon completing the Try Scuba program, divers can apply their experience and receive credit for their Try Scuba course. Register Now

Open Water Scuba Course Diving offers a lifetime of exciting adventure and the ideal way to begin that adventure is with SSI's Open Water Diver course. Under the guidance of a professional SSI Instructor, you will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to enjoy a lifetime of underwater exploration. Knowledge SSI's modular, six-session teaching system includes a video, manual, study guide, DiveLog and dive tables. And with SSI's home study approach, you will be able to minimize your time in the classroom allowing for more time in the water developing ability and comfort. Skills: In multiple pool and open water session, you will practice scuba skills with SSI's exclusive Comfort Through Repetition teaching method. Some of the skills you will learn include: Moving in the water with ease Breathing normally under water Controlling buoyancy so you neither descend nor ascend The easiest ways to enter and exit the water Getting water out of your mask or mask clearing Equipment: Since you can't dive without equipment, there is extensive information on scuba equipment including: Selecting the best diving equipment for your needs and budget Maintaining and adjusting your equipment to extend its life and improve performance. Register Now

Scuba Skills Update (Tune-Up) Recapture that feeling of total confidence by updating the diving skills you learned in your Open Water Diver course. Knowledge: Your Scuba Skills Update Dive Leader will review the knowledge you learned in your Open Water Diver class as well as cover any new material. You will review dive planning, dive tables and dive execution. Skills: In the Scuba Skills Update you will have the opportunity to practice and review the scuba skills you learned in your open water diver class and learn techniques that that may have changed since you took your class. You will have the opportunity to refresh your memory and motor coordination and practice your self-aid skills, all with the guidance of a dive leader. Equipment: The scuba skills update is a great opportunity to re-learn your current equipment, or the perfect time to learn about and adjust your new equipment with the guidance of a dive leader. Description This is typically a one evening course with one or two students. Includes classroom and skill performance in a pool with a instructor. Register Now

Continuing Educations Ratings SSI's ConEd Ratings have the highest requirements in the industry. They are not courses per se; rather, they are flexible requirements, that can be met in a variety of ways, allowing you to personalize your continuing education path. SSI Specialty Diver SSI's intermediate diver rating. Higher than any other agency's advanced courses. SSI Advanced Open Water Diver SSI's Advanced Diver rating stands alone in the industry with the highest combination of diving knowledge and experience. No other agency's advanced diver level compares. SSI Master Diver SSI's Master Diver rating is one of the most elite ratings in diving today. Divers that have completed this level have combined the knowledge, skills and experience to truly call themselves Master Divers. Register Now

Stress & Rescue Diver Stress & Rescue is the next course recommended after Open Water Diver, because it helps you gain confidence and makes you a better buddy. Knowledge You will learn the signs of stress, and how to deal with stress in yourself and other divers before the dive, during the dive and after the dive. Also, you will learn about different personality types and the common actions of each type in stressful situations. Skills: You will learn skills and techniques to help you and other divers prevent and overcome common stressors associated with diving. You will also learn self aid and buddy aid skills for potentially stressful and/or rescue situations. Equipment: You will learn about how your equipment can help you to stay relaxed and enjoy every dive, what equipment is required in various rescue situations and how to use your equipment properly in the event of a rescue. Register Now

Speciality Classes Specialty Activities introduce certified divers to a whole new world of diving opportunities. Learning is easy. You can purchase SSI Specialty manuals and videos from your SSI Authorized Dealer, High Sierra Divers. Then enroll in a specialty course, because it is recommended that you practice specialized scuba skills with an SSI Advanced Instructor. Knowledge. Using the SSI education system you will learn the information about specific types of specialty diving that would take you years of diving to learn on your own. Skills: Under the guidance of an SSI Advanced Instructor, you will learn the correct skills and techniques associated with the specialties of your choice to make you a more comfortable and confident diver. Equipment: You will learn how to use an expanded range of equipment to help you make your dives more enjoyable and worthwhile. SSI Specialty Courses:   Boat Diving ,   Computer Diving ,   Deep Diving,   Diver Stress & Rescue,    Dry Suit Diving,    Enriched Air Nitrox,     Advanced Enriched Air Nitrox,   Equipment Techniques,   Navigation,   Night & Limited Visibility Diving,   Search & Recovery,   Underwater Photography,   Wreck Diving,   & Unique Specialties (written by SSI Advanced Instructors). Register Now

Open Water Dive Instructor Learn to be a Scuba Instructor the "SSI Way." Most instructor programs focus only on teaching diving. However, most dive businesses require much more of instructors than merely teaching. The SSI Instructor Training Course (ITC) prepares you to become an active member of the scuba industry, a successful educator, and a valuable dive business employee. Your training includes: Techniques for recruiting, teaching and evaluating students The SSI Education System and Education Philosophy How dive industry stakeholders interact (manufacturers, media, agencies, retail and travel) How successful dive retailers and resorts operate Effective techniques for teaching in the pool and open water Legal aspects of teaching The basics of educational sales using SSI's Customer Loyalty Cycle Why SSI Instructors are More Marketable SSI Instructors possess business knowledge that instructors from other agencies don't. The expanded course content of the SSI ITC gives you an edge over "teaching only" programs and makes you a much more valuable, well-rounded employee. SSI Instructors represent the best of both worlds. You are trained to use the award-winning SSI Teaching System and you are trained to be a skilled educator. SSI Instructors are able to conduct the Universal Referral Program. This program allows you to complete referral dives through six different agencies: IDEA, NASDS, NAUI, PDIC, SSI and the YMCA. This is particularly valuable to resorts that receive customers affiliated with various certification agencies. What Else Can You Teach? Open Water Diver Passport Diver Program Try Scuba Scuba Skills Update Scuba Rangers (after completing the Scuba Rangers Instructor training) SSI Authorized Scuba Schools and the New Instructor As a new Instructor, your first few classes can be a little intimidating. When you work for an SSI Authorized Scuba School, you are teaching in an established scuba school with experienced instructors. They can assist with your first few courses and they have a wealth of knowledge to help you progress. Already an Instructor and Just Need to Crossover? SSI has a convenient crossover program for instructors affiliated with recognized agencies. Our premise is that since you are already an instructor, you only need to learn how SSI's Teaching System and Education Philosophy function. Register Now

Dive Control Specialist SSI Dive Control Specialist is SSI's initial dive leadership level and is considered by many as the "fun" leadership rating. That's because you can do more than any other entry-level dive leader. You can do more because you receive both dive master and assistant instructor training in the SSI Dive Control Specialist course. With other agencies, these courses are separate. As a Dive Control Specialist you can: Work on dive boats, at resorts and retail stores, and take people diving Lead dive trips and tours Assist SSI Instructors in the pool and open water Teach skills in the pool under the direct supervision of an SSI Instructor Teach the SSI Scuba Skills Update program Teach the SSI Snorkeling program Teach selected SSI Specialty courses Teach selected First Aid and CPR programs Teach Scuba Rangers (after completing the Scuba Rangers Instructor training) You will study advanced physics, physiology and decompression theory. You'll practice advanced rescue techniques, fine-tune your diving skills and learn the basics of teaching. Plus, there's a high demand for SSI Dive Control Specialists at retail shops and exotic resorts. Register Now

Altitude Diving Course

Dive tables are designed to be used at sea level. Most of us understand thatt flying after diving is dangerous. Altitude diving has similar danger due to the same reason, lower atsmopheric pressure holding the nitrogen disolved in our bloodstream. Learn from the experts who designed the only simple one step altitude tables
In this class you will learn:

• Why you need to do conversions to dive at altitude
• Why our gauges lie to us at altitude
• How to do conversions to equalivent ocean depth
• How to use an easy one step conversion table.
• Why you need to know conversions even if you have a altitude dive computer.
• Why and how long you need to wait before going home after a dive at altitude

• Basic Openwater Certificiation. (any agency)

• One evening Lecture
• Two dives at Altitude

Nitrox Course

The Nitrox Course is designed to teach you to dive with Enriched Air Nitrox blends between 22% and 40%. It is a lecture only class that will allow you to enjoy the advantages of diving with Enriched Air Nitrox. Enjoy longer bottom times, less fatigue and stay warmer while doing it.

Advanced Nitrox Course

The TDI Advanced Nitrox Course continues your training from the Nitrox Course with additional knowledge in decompression stops, higher percent of gas, and others. Our facility offers the Nitrox and Advanced Nitrox Program in one combination. The information found in the Advanced program is valuable to all divers of Nitrox. You will also complete four open water dives using Nitrox to demonstrate your ability to self-analyze, plan and dive Nitrox gas. In addition, this course is a pre-requisite for most TDI Technical programs, that you may become interested in taking.

Rebreather Course

Join the silent world. Dive a rebreather. Longer bottom times, warmer dives & no more dry mouth.

SDI CPROX Course

This is a performance-based, single evening CPR and Oxygen Provider course that every diver should take. Click on the "Tell Me More" button just below for more details.

Solo Diver Course

A new offering from SDI. Once again SDI has responded to the needs of the diving community. This course is designed to give the advanced diver the needed training to safely dive alone. Many divers solo dive already. Now learn how to do so safely Click on the "Tell Me More" buttton for prerequisites, needed equipment and more. If you dive alone, at least prepare yourself to dive as safe as possible.