The PADI Scuba Diver Course is a subset of the PADI Open Water Diver Course.This might be right for you  ̶ particularly if you expect to go scuba diving primarily with a dive guide. This course is an intermediate step for earning an Open Water Diver Certification.

PADI Scuba Divers are qualified to:

• Dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Professional to a maximum depth of 12 metres/40 feet.

• Obtain air fills, rent or purchase scuba equipment and participate in dive activities as long as properly supervised.

• Continue dive training by completing the PADI Open Water Diver certification and taking certain specialty diver courses. 

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On This course you will undertake:

• Knowledge Development to understand basic principles of scuba diving – this is just the first three of five sections of the Open Water Diver course.

• Confined Water Dives to learn basic scuba skills – just the first three of five dives of the Open Water Diver course.

• Open Water Dives to use your skills and explore – just two of four dives of the Open Water Diver course.

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The minimum age to start this course is 10 years old.

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You need adequate swimming skills and need to be in good physical health.

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You do not need to have prior experience, but if you would like some then try a Discover Scuba Diving experience first.

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The course is structured into three sections:

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• Knowledge Development. this can be by traditional manual / DVD, tablet / phone based interactive instruction, or by online e-learning

       *we will help you make the right choice to suit you.

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• Confined Water Dives to learn and master core scuba skills

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• Open Water Dives to use your skills and plan an actual dive.