Padi Equipment Specialist Familiarise yourself with the operation and maintenance of your dive equipment. The more you know about how your gear works, the more comfortable you are with it, the more performance you get from it and the better you can care for it. Review the theory, principles and operation of dive equipment. Routine, recommended care and maintenance procedures, and equipment storage. Common problems with equipment and recommended professional maintenance procedures. Certification counts toward the Master Scuba Diver rating. Classroom based - Half day.