The variety an complexity of diving equipment, diving skill, and diving locations available to recreational divers have increased dramatically. It is difficult for today's divers to maintain their skill and be comfortable with their equipment when they are not used on a regular basis.

For this reason it is now highly recommended by the scuba diving industry, and in some situations required, that divers complete a refresher course on a annual basis.

The Scuba Skills Update program is designed to update your scuba diving skills as learned in your Open Water Diver course, but is is not designed as a training course for uncertified divers.

It is up to the dive leader whether you are in need of more than an Update.