Scuba Diver

PADI Scuba Diver Course

This course requires less time than the PADI Open Water Diver course, and covers part of the full PADI Open Water Course, therefore resulting in a limited certification. Its is a great course if you expect to go scuba diving primarily in the company of a dive guide or if you have limited time to devote to scuba certification.

PADI Scuba Divers are qualified to:

Dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Divemaster, Assistant Instructor or Instructor to a maximum depth of 12 metres / 40 feet

Obtain air fills, rent or purchase scuba equipment and participate in other diving activities as long as they have the required supervision

You can upgrade to the PADI Open Water Diver whenever you want.

What You Will Learn

All the basics of scuba diving through knowledge development, a set of scuba skills in shallow water that you’ll use again during open water dives.

During the course you will cover topics such as:

Buoyancy
Ascents and descents.
Breathing underwater.
Staying warm underwater.
Streamlining.
Buddy diving techniques.
Diving environments.
Aquatic life you’re likely to encounter.
Preventing problems underwater.

Equipment

All the equipment you will need is included in your course.

Prerequisites

To take this course, you must be 15 years old (or 10 years old for Junior Scuba Diver certification)


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