Refresher: Reclaim Your Scuba Skills in Fort Lauderdale

FORT LAUDERDALE SCUBA FIELD GUIDE

Refresher: Reclaim Your Scuba Skills in Fort Lauderdale

A hands-on, three-hour refresher at Force-E Scuba in Fort Lauderdale that reviews gear, core skills, and safety in classroom and pool sessions, with optional open-water dives to apply your skills.

Refresher: Reclaim Your Scuba Skills in Fort Lauderdale.

Duration
3 Hours
Location
Fort Lauderdale
Operator
Scuba Steve Force-E Scuba Centers
Category
Scuba
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Rebuild confidence and sharpen fundamentals with the Force-E Scuba Refresher in Fort Lauderdale: a focused, instructor-led session that reviews equipment setup and teardown, core scuba skills, dive planning and safety across classroom and pool work, and—if you choose—progression into supervised open water dives.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

Hands-on equipment review
THE GEAR

Hands-on equipment review

Instructors walk you through full scuba setup and breakdown, including use of dive computers when available, so you leave confident with your kit whether you brought your own or are using rental gear.

Classroom-to-pool skill refresh
THE SKILLS

Classroom-to-pool skill refresh

The course pairs short classroom instruction with pool sessions to rehearse core skills and safety procedures in controlled conditions before any open-water practice.

Optional open-water application
THE NEXT STEP

Optional open-water application

After the pool session, you can elect to add a supervised 1-tank shore dive or a 2-tank boat dive for an extra fee to apply refreshed skills under a Force-E dive professional.

What the day feels like

What the three-hour refresher feels like

The day moves deliberately: a brief briefing and paperwork review transitions into focused classroom review and hands-on equipment orientation, then into pool time to practice and restore essential skills—an efficient reset designed to rebuild comfort and competence before considering open-water dives.

Hands-on equipment review

THE GEAR

Hands-on equipment review

Instructors walk you through full scuba setup and breakdown, including use of dive computers when available, so you leave confident with your kit whether you brought your own or are using rental gear.

Classroom-to-pool skill refresh

THE SKILLS

Classroom-to-pool skill refresh

The course pairs short classroom instruction with pool sessions to rehearse core skills and safety procedures in controlled conditions before any open-water practice.

Optional open-water application

THE NEXT STEP

Optional open-water application

After the pool session, you can elect to add a supervised 1-tank shore dive or a 2-tank boat dive for an extra fee to apply refreshed skills under a Force-E dive professional.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this refresher is built for—and who should look elsewhere.

1
Rusty certified diversIdeal for certified divers who haven’t dived in a while and want an efficient, instructor-led reset before returning to open water.
2
Families with older kidsSuitable for families with children aged 10 and up who already hold Open Water certification and need a supervised refresh of skills.
3
Divers with medical considerationsAppropriate only if you clear the Medical Questionnaire—any ‘yes’ answers require physician clearance before participating in pool or open-water sessions.
4
New or uncertified diversNot appropriate—participants must already hold Open Water Diver certification to enroll in this refresher.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to bring

Bring your certification card and your dive computer if you own one; all divers must own a mask, snorkel, and fins—retail staff can help and students receive a discount.

Equipment policy

If you don’t own gear, high-quality rental equipment is provided; personal scuba gear must have been purchased or serviced within the last year to be used.

Transport & logistics

Each student is responsible for their own transportation and for transporting any personal scuba equipment to and from the pool.

Retail & discounts

If you need mask, snorkel, or fins—or other gear—visit the Force-E retail store where instructors and staff will assist and students receive a discount.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the Refresher course?

The course is a three-hour session.

What certification do I need to join?

You must hold an Open Water Diver certification to participate.

How do I prepare before class?

Bring your certification card, bring your dive computer if you own one, review and complete the Medical Questionnaire, and review the Force-E Student Learning Agreement including the cancellation policy.

Are online materials required?

Students are encouraged to complete the digital academics prior to the course to maximize in-person time; online academics are required preparation.

What if I don’t own full scuba gear?

High-quality rental gear will be provided if you do not own scuba equipment.

Can I do open-water dives after the pool session?

Yes—optional additions for an extra fee include a 1-tank shore dive or a 2-tank boat dive with a Force-E dive professional.

Do I need a doctor’s note?

If you answer “yes” to any question on the Medical Questionnaire, physician clearance is required before participating in any in-water sessions.