Freediving Level 1 Course - Great Barrier Reef Experience

The SSI Freediving Level 1 course is an introductory course with no previous experience required!  This program provides you with the training and knowledge required to safely freedive with a buddy in open water environments to a maximum depth of 20 metres.  You will earn the SSI Level 1 Freediving certification after successfully completing this program.

Freediving is an increasingly popular sport worldwide, and for good reason.  It will test your limits, teach you about control and relaxation and unlock a whole new aspect of underwater exploration.

The course includes theory sessions about freediving breathing techniques for before and after diving, a dry breath hold, relaxation, physiology and safety procedures.  A pool session will include dynamic apnea (horizontal UW swimming) and depth where you will progressively learn about technique including adequate finning, body positioning and being more streamlined.  The following day you go out into open water, to The Great Barrier Reef onboard Frankland Islands Cruises!  You will practice pull down and duck dive descents, equalising techniques and see how far you can go before being issued your freediving certification.

DAY 1

Pool Activities and Theory Components / Exam
Classroom and Pool
8.00 am - 4.00 pm

• Breathhold techniques
• Equalisation techniques
• Physiology of Freediving
• Warm up and stretching exercises
• Coaching on streamline techniques
• Diver rescues

DAY 2

Frankland Islands Group National Park, The Great Barrier Reef
Open Water Practical Component
7.00 am - 5.00 pm

• Transfer via bus then boat to the Frankland Islands Group National Park.
• Practical in-water techniques 

Prerequisites

• Must be able to swim
• Minimum 12 years of age

Inclusions

• Cost includes all SSI training materials and fees and open water transfers to locations.

Medical

• A dive/freedive medical is only required if you fall into one or more of the following categories:
• Those with an at risk medical condition; 
• or are over 45 years of age; 
• or have a body mass index (BMI) over 30 AND a waist circumference greater than 102cm for males and 88cm for females.

If you fall into one or more of these categories you will need to obtain a diving medical (AS4005.1) The cost is roughly $100AUD and takes about 45 minutes to complete with a registered diving doctor.

If you are unsure please refer to our SSI Medical Waiver prior to booking.