Full Face Mask DIver
Breathing through your mouth was only the beginning.
Full Face Mask (FFM) divers reap rewards a standard regulator & mask cannot offer. Breathe through your nose, chat with your buddy & bid farewell to mask fogging thanks to the entire mask being exposed to the cool dry air from your tank. Take your diving to the next level and become a FFM Diver.
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What to expect
during your class
Full Face Mask Class
Prerequisites
- 15 years old (10 years old for Junior Certification)
- Certification as an Open Water Scuba Diver (or equivalent) from a recognized training agency.
- Acceptable medical questionnaire (physician approval may be required based on responses)
- All dive gear. See FAQ for additional details.
E-Learning
Utilizing NAUI's e-learning system, informative videos, section quizzes & detailed information gives you information on taking SCUBA diving to the next level with introduction to different specialties.
- Completed at your own pace, designed by NAUI
- Includes digital certification card available in the NAUI app
- Bring some popcorn, its not required but popcorn is good
Classroom Discussion
A single day of class moving at an accelerated pace, reviewing items from e-learning but allowing for in-depth discussion & understanding directly from an experienced SCUBA instructor.
- Single day discussion
- Bring questions, this is an interactive discussion.
- Focus on types of FFM as well as gear considerations & safety.
In Water Training
Hands on practice of some of the skills you will perform during your check out dives like:
- How to clear a FFM
- Communication
- Sharing Air as a donor & recipient while FFM diving
- Problem solving
Check Out Dives
A single day of check out dives where you use a FFM in the wild. Skip the defog & showcase your proficiency for a SINGLE DAY of quarry diving & skill demonstration.
- Perform multiple dives while using a FFM
- Demonstrate removal, replacement & clearing
- Demonstrate sharing air as a donor & recipient
FAQ
- Do I have to buy all the gear?
- Included in the course are tanks & weights as needed.
- We recommend taking the course in your FFM as this increases your proficiency due to comfortability in your own gear, however, we recognize this may not be financially viable or that you may wish to take the course to better understand what type of FFM you will ultimately purchase. We will include use of one of our FFMs during the course if you do not own one.
- As for other dive gear, if you do not own a particular item you may rent what you need, however, dive gear is not included in the course.
- Could class dates change?
- Of course. While rare, public class dates are subject to change. A minimum number of students is required for the class to be conducted & sometimes instructors get sick (yes, we are not invincible) or the pool facility needs unplanned maintenance. If a class is cancelled you will be notified & rescheduled into the next available public class.
- If you have certain deadlines or needs, please consider our Bespoke SCUBA Class to obtain a schedule built around your needs.
- Can I skip the classroom discussion & just learn online?
- No. Every aspect of SCUBA education is vital for your safety. We require you to attend all scheduled sessions.
- Can this class be modified around my schedule?
- Sure, why the hell not. We will just tell the other students that your schedule is our highest priority [do you hear the sarcasm?]. No, these are public classes with set schedules, however, if you do need an experience that matches your schedule, please explore our Bespoke Scuba Class Upgrade option.
- What should I know about Gilboa Quarry?
- You must register & complete a waiver for the weekend with Gilboa. That waiver can be found here. Gilboa also charges admission fees per day, details can be found here. When you arrive, staff will be onsite to assist you with signing in & answering questions.
- Your waiver should be complete before arrival. When you check in you will need to pay for 1 day of diving as well as purchase air fill tokens to refill your tanks as needed.
- Food & coffee is typically available but we recommend packing something easy for lunch.
- Tell Siri you need directions to: Gilboa Quarry 3763 Old State Rte 224 Ottawa OH 45875
Medical Questionnaire
All training agencies require every student to complete a medical questionnaire prior to any in water training.
We teach scuba, we are not doctors, so we cannot answer questions on specific medical conditions or questions. This universal questionnaire will determine if you must obtain physician approval prior to scuba diving.
Please answer it honestly, it is for your safety.
You may complete this form prior to signing up for class to determine if physician approval is required.
Read the instructions on the form. Your self reported answers will determine if a physician's approval is required prior to diving. Once we receive the notification of your completed waiver, we will contact you if a physicians approval is required.
We are NOT PERMITTED by the training agency to allow any in-water training without physician's approval if such approval is required. We encourage you to complete this form as early as possible to ensure adequate time is available should you need to obtain approval.
- What if I ignore your advice & wait till the last minute to complete this form?
- Please don't. Physician approval, if required, is due by 5pm the Wednesday prior to your first in water training session. Completing the form last minute & then not having adequate time to get to your doctor for approval is like leaving that term paper unfinished until the night before it was due & then your computer died. Your high school English teacher didn't accept that excuse & neither will we. We will move you to our next scheduled class according to our reschedule/cancellation policy. Please help us by doing your homework.
Reschedule/Cancellation Policy
Life happens, we get it & we want to find a way to get you diving.
- Your schedule changed
- Ours does too sometimes. We get it. You may reschedule to an alternate class anytime without an additional charge 14 days prior to the start of the class. Within 14 days, there is a $35 fee to reschedule.
- You need to cancel
- You changed your mind, doctor doesn't think it's a good idea, whatever. It's ok. You may cancel any course (in writing please) for a full refund 14 days prior to the start of the course (this is why we advise you do that questionnaire early). Please understand that space is limited in our courses, we cannot offer refunds for cancellations within 14 days of the original course start.
- Please note: codes issued from the training agencies cannot be refunded once you have begun the e-learning regardless of when you cancel. If you begin the e-learning any refund will be less the cost of the e-learning.
- Somebody got sick
- We get sick sometimes too. No problem. If you wake up with the plague we prefer you do not come to scuba class. A big part of the education is teaching you how to take the thing in our mouth and put it in your mouth if there is an emergency & we don't want the plague. We will work with you to move you to a future class at no charge. We do, however, reserve the right to assess a charge if we find this policy is being abused. Please don't do that.
- You ignore safety instructions
- Safety is our paramount concern. Your safety, other students' safety & our staff's safety. You are required to follow established safety requirements & follow the instructions of our staff. Violations of safety procedures may result in removal from class without a refund. Just don't do it.
- You ignored requirements
- Come on, really? Showing up for scuba class without a swim suit does not entitle you to a free reschedule. We honestly can't believe we have to type this but yes, it happened.
