Full Face Mask Diver

Learn to dive with a full face mask and develop the procedures needed to use it safely and comfortably. The SDI Full Face Mask Diver course is designed for certified divers who want improved facial protection, optional underwater communication capability and an alternative to holding a standard second-stage regulator in the mouth.

The course combines online knowledge development, instructor-led review and two shore dives using a full face mask.

What you will learn

Purpose and advantages

• How full face masks can support diver safety and underwater communication.
• Facial insulation in colder water.
• Options for corrective lenses and communications equipment.

Limitations and equipment selection

• Air-consumption and buoyancy considerations.
• Mask size, bulk and equipment compatibility.
• Appropriate and inappropriate applications.
• Scuba quick-connect systems and surface-supplied configurations.

Full face mask diving procedures

• Preparing, fitting and donning the mask.
• Normal underwater use and communication techniques.
• Managing mask-related problems and practising appropriate emergency procedures.

Care and maintenance

• Post-dive cleaning and storage.
• User and field maintenance.
• Preventive maintenance and authorised servicing requirements.

Course schedule

Course dates are arranged with our instructors. Actual dive sites are subject to weather, tides and local conditions.

What is included

• SDI eLearning and certification fee.
• Use of a full face mask during training.
• Two shore dives.

What is not included

• Personal scuba equipment. See our scuba gear rental prices in Melbourne.
• Dive medical examination, if required.
• Spool and surface marker buoy (DSMB), available for purchase during the theory session.
• Dive torch and slate; these are optional but recommended for underwater communication.

The Enriched Air Nitrox Diver course may be combined with this course for $199, saving $100. View the Nitrox Diver course and contact us before booking to confirm the combined option.

Course prerequisites

• Open Water Scuba Diver, Junior Open Water Scuba Diver or an equivalent certification.
• Minimum age of 10. Students under 18 require parent or guardian consent.
• Completion of the online knowledge development before the course begins.
• Appropriate fitness to dive and any required medical clearance.

Medical requirements and what to bring

Review the diver medical questionnaire and fitness-to-dive information before training. If you answer “yes” to any medical question, provide written clearance from a medical practitioner before the course. Email the document to admin@simpledive.com.au at least seven days before the course.

Bring sunscreen, swimwear, a towel and lunch. By purchasing the course, you agree to our course terms and conditions. Review our diving course FAQs or contact our Melbourne dive instructors before booking.