SDI Equipment Specialist in Colleyville Texas

The SDI Equipment Specialist Course at OCD Divers is a non‑diving program designed to help divers better understand how their gear works, how to care for it, and how to handle minor issues before they become major problems. This hands‑on workshop builds confidence, improves safety, and helps divers extend the life of their equipment through proper maintenance and troubleshooting.

What You’ll Learn

This course follows SDI standards and covers the essential knowledge every diver should have about their gear:

• Equipment function and design: How masks, fins, snorkels, exposure protection, BCDs, regulators, cylinders, and computers work.
• Care and maintenance: Proper cleaning, storage, inspection, and long‑term upkeep.
• Common problems and fixes: How to identify issues early and perform simple field repairs.
• Regulator and BCD basics: Understanding internal components and what technicians look for during service.
• Accessories and configuration: How to choose and set up gear for different diving environments.
• When to seek professional service: Recognizing the limits of diver‑level maintenance.

Program Overview

The Equipment Specialist Course is a classroom‑based workshop held at OCD Divers. There are no dives required. Students will handle real equipment, practice basic adjustments, and learn how to keep their gear performing reliably. This course is ideal for new divers, gear owners, and anyone preparing for travel or more advanced training.

Prerequisites: None. Open to all certified divers.

Minimum age: 10 years old.

Equipment needed: No scuba gear is required. Students may bring their own equipment for inspection and discussion if they wish.

Where Training Takes Place

This is a non‑diving specialty taught entirely at OCD Divers in Colleyville. All tools, demonstration equipment, and materials are provided.

Required Gear

No scuba equipment is required for this course. Students may bring personal gear for evaluation, but it is not mandatory.

If you are interested in upgrading or replacing equipment, visit our continuing education gear options here: Continuing Education Diver Add On Options

What Comes Next

After completing the Equipment Specialist Course, divers often continue with specialties such as Dry Suit Diver, Advanced Buoyancy Diver, or Rescue Diver. This specialty also counts toward the SDI Master Scuba Diver pathway.