OPEN
WATER DIVER
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This
programme is the first step to becoming a qualified Scuba Diver.
The
course consists of 5 x 2 hour evening classroom sessions, over five weeks, each
followed by a 2 hour pool session in the same week, to put into practice what
you have learnt.
With
the course comes a PADI Open Water Manual Crew Pack, which contains all the
information you will need in easily set-out sections.
Prior to each class session you will be expected to read through the
relevant chapter and complete a short quiz.
During
the classroom session you will see a video, re-capping on the information you
have read. The lesson will then
explain in more detail what you have learnt.
It’s a really easy way of learning!
Then,
on the following Thursday evening you will get a chance to practice the skills
you have learnt about, in the swimming pool.
Successful
completion of this part of the course, which includes a swim physical and a
written exam, will take you to Referral level.
You
can then continue with the second part of the course, the four Open Water Dives,
with me. We go, as a group, for a
weekend to a PADI 5 Star Dive Centre near Peterborough called Dive In at
Gildenburgh Waters. Here you will
complete the four qualifying open water dives and enjoy a very social weekend
away.
Or, if you wish, you can take the Referral and complete the course at a PADI Dive Centre abroad.
ADVANCED OPEN WATER DIVER
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As
the name suggests, once you have had some experience of diving as an Open Water
Diver, you may wish to expand on your knowledge and diving skills and become an
Advanced Open Water Diver.
Successful
completion of this course will not only enhance your Diving CV but will also
qualify you to go to further depths, and enjoy more diving experiences.
The course is of a similar design to the Open Water Diver, using a manual, and involves completion of five different dives and skills, 1 deep, 1 navigation and 3 optional dives.
EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONDER
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RESCUE DIVER
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How
do you find a diver who is lost, under water!
What precautions do you need to take, and how do you save your buddies?
Learn more about diving related illness, how to assist without endangering
yourself, help others and potentially save lives!
Find out more on the Diver Rescue Course.
JUNIOR OPEN WATER DIVER
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Are
you 10 or over?
You
could become a Junior Open Water Diver.
The
course structure is the same for all ages.
You will be expected to read and understand the Open Water Diver Manual
and to complete all stages of the course.
Once
qualified, you will be able to dive with any adult who holds an Open Water Diver
certificate.
At
the age of 15 you can upgrade to a PADI Open Water Diver without any further
exams.