What's it all about?

The PADI Scuba Diver Course is the first diving qualification you receive from PADI. This course lets you dive to 12 meters only and you must be accompanied by a PADI dive professional on each dive. Remember you must dive within the limits of your training and experience. You can receive air fills, purchase Scuba Diving equipment and other services on production of your certification card.

Scuba Diver Course.

The scuba diver course consists of three sections.
(1) Knowledge Development. In this section you learn from a qualified Instructor about diving. This takes place in a classroom environment. There are three Knowledge development sections, with quizzes to complete.
(2) Confined Water Training. In this section (which takes place directly after each knowledge section) you go to the swimming pool to learn all about scuba diving. Here you are taught the scuba skills you will need to become a qualified scuba diver. You do three confined training sessions or more if you need to, remember this course is performance based not time based. You must also complete a 200 meter swim or a 300 meter swim with fins and snorkel, you also must complete a 10 minute water treat.
(3) Open Water Dives. Once all your confined water and knowledge development sections are completed satisfactory the last requirement is for you to complete Open Water dives 1 and 2 in the open sea. Once completed and you have mastered all skills you will be awarded your PADI Scuba Diver Certificate.

Who can do the course?

You must by 10 years of age or older on the start date of the course. You must be in reasonably good health and be able to swim. All participants must complete a medical statement prior to entering the water. Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a PADI Scuba Diver certification. If you are between 10 and 14 or have a child between these ages, there is a PADI Junior Scuba Diver program available.

What do I need?

All you need is your swimming togs and a towel. We supply everything else.

How much does this cost?

The PADI Scuba Diver Course costs € 395 this includes all course materials including all scuba equipment you need to enable you to complete the program.

How long will it take?

Our PADI Scuba Diver Course takes just 4 weeks to complete. However this course is performance based. You proceed as you demonstrate mastery of the course skills. This allows you to work at a pace that is comfortable for you.

Book your place on the next course!

To book a place on our next PADI Open Water Certificate Course just check out our 2007 schedule and call or e-mail us with your preferred course date. You may also use our on line booking form. Don't forget to mention the course date with your booking. A deposit of € 150 secures your place on the course. If dates are not convenient for you please ask and we may be able to arrange a special course for you. We also run private courses for groups of 4 or more.

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