Diving Courses

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Emergency First Response (EFR)

Emergency First Response training focuses on building confidence in lay rescuers and increasing their willingness to respond when faced with a medical emergency. Course participants learn simple to follow steps for emergency care and practice applying skills in a non-stressful learning environment Duration: 1 day Who should take this course? Everybody Academic: Primary Care (CPR) – The steps and techniques for handling life-threatening emergencies. You’ll practice eight skills for aiding patients who aren’t breathing, have no heartbeat, may have a spinal injury, may be in shock or who may have serious bleeding. How to perform CPR and continue to monitor the patient. Secondary Care (First Aid) – this course teaches you how to provide first aid that eases pain and reduces the risk of further harm. You’ll learn to assess a variety of injuries and illnesses and practice bandaging and splinting. Care for Children – This course allows participants to learn, practice and apply emergency care skills specific to helping infants and children with medical emergencies. CPR & AED – This course focuses on CPR training and teaching participants how to use an AED (automated external defibrillator). Discounted rate for online booking. Note: study materials and certification fee are not included. Please add them to your shopping cart, only if you have not already purchased them in any other way

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver

The course helps build confidence and expand your scuba skills through different Adventure Dives. You try out different specialties while gaining experience under the supervision of your PADI Instructor. You log dives and develop capabilities as you find new ways to have fun scuba diving. Duration: 2,5 -3 days Who should take this course? PADI (Junior) Open Water Divers who are at least 12 years old are ready to step up and enroll in an Advanced Open Water Diver course. Young divers may only participate in certain Adventures Dives – check with your PADI Instructor. Academic: You’ll plan your learning path with your instructor by choosing from a long list of Adventure Dives. There are two required dives – Deep and Underwater Navigation – and you choose the other three, for a total of five dives. During the Deep Adventure Dive, you learn how to plan dives to deal with the physiological effects and challenges of deeper scuba diving. The Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive refines your compass navigation skills and helps you better navigate using kick-cycles, visual landmarks and time. The other knowledge and skills you get vary with your interest and the adventures you have – photography, buoyancy control, fish identification, exploring wrecks and many more. You can choose to start e-learning with us as well , or to learn all here at our dive center using the Adventures in Diving manual and reviewing the Knowledge reviews with your instructor Equipment: Beyond using basic scuba equipment, you’ll need a compass and dive knife or dive tool. You’ll also use specialized gear depending on the Adventure Dives you choose Discounted rate for online booking. Note: study materials and certification fee are not included. Please add them to your shopping cart, only if you have not already purchased them in any other way

PADI Discover Scuba Diving

The Discover Scuba Diving represents the first step of the diving education. Duration: 1 day Who should take this course? To sign up for a Discover Scuba Diving experience, you must be at least 10 years old. No prior experience with scuba diving is necessary, but you need to be in reasonable physical health. Academic: You learn the basic safety guidelines and skills needed to dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Professional. If you make an open water dive, you’ll practice a few more skills in shallow water to prepare for your adventure. Get ready to: — Go over the scuba equipment you use to dive and how easy it is to move around underwater with your gear. — Find out what it’s like to breathe underwater. — Learn key skills that you’ll use during every scuba dive. — Have fun swimming around and exploring. — Hear about becoming a certified diver through the PADI Open Water Diver course. Equipment: Your PADI Pro will likely provide all the basic scuba gear you’ll use including a mask, snorkel, fins, regulator, buoyancy control device, dive gauges and a tank

PADI Dive Master Course

PADI Divemaster Course

The PADI Divemaster Course is the first level of professional diving training. We teach and train you to use your skills to become a competent diving professional. You will work closely with our PADI Instructor to enhance and optimize your diving abilities. This course will prepare you to be an underwater manager, responsible for supervising and supporting certified divers.

Course Content:

  • You will become a teacher and role model after completing the exam.
  • You will understand risk management thoroughly.
  • You will conduct dive briefings independently and share valuable tips.
  • You will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to transition from a recreational diver to a professional diver.
  • Practical skills will be developed throughout the course.
  • You will learn about logistics, emergency management, and how to organize diving activities effectively.

Course Requirements:

  • You must be a certified Rescue Diver and at least 18 years old.
  • You must have completed emergency training, such as a first aid course with CPR, within the last 24 months.
  • A minimum of 40 logged dives is required to start the course.
  • A medical certificate (fitness to dive) must be signed by a doctor within the last 12 months.

Duration:

The course lasts between 12 to 14 days.

PADI Divemaster Program

DIVE FURTHER, GUIDE BEYOND Duration: 4-6 weeks Who should take this course? Certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and PADI Rescue Diver 18 years old Logged 40 scuba dives Completed EFR Primary and Secondary Care training within 24 months Medically evaluated and cleared for diving by a physician within 12 months Academic: Welcome to our comprehensive DIVE MASTER PROGRAM! Over the span of 4 to 6 weeks, immerse yourself in an unparalleled learning experience designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel to be a PRO. Here’s what you can expect from our program: Transfer Services from/to airport: your journey begins with a hassle-free transfer from the airport to your accommodation, ensuring a smooth start to your training. Daily Transportation: enjoy daily transportation to and from training locations, allowing you to focus solely on your learning experience. Hands-On Training: engage in daily training sessions alongside real students, under the guidance of our experienced instructors. Benefit from a diverse range of teaching styles and perspectives to enhance your learning. Varied Instruction: learn from a team of instructors, each bringing their unique expertise and insights to the table, enriching your educational journey. Breakfast & Lunch: refuel and recharge with daily meals provided throughout your training period. Supplementary Materials: access extra learning materials to deepen your understanding and enhance your skills beyond the standard curriculum. Boat Training: experience four days of specialized training on boats, preparing you for real-world diving scenarios. Meetings with Course Directors: gain valuable insights and guidance through personalized meetings with Course Directors, ensuring you stay on track towards your diving goals. Application Assistance: receive support in completing and submitting applications, streamlining the process for you. Job Placement Strategy: develop a strategic approach to securing employment post-training, including crafting effective CVs, leveraging contacts, and understanding what diving centers seek in their staff. Theory Review: brush up on diving theory to ensure you’re fully prepared for the Instructor Development Course (IDC) and beyond. Nitrox Tanks: for divers with a specialty, access Nitrox tanks free of charge to expand your diving capabilities. DSD Leadership Opportunity: unlock the chance to become a Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) leader, opening doors to new leadership roles within the diving community. Insurance Coverage: rest easy knowing you’re covered by insurance throughout the duration of your training. Our commitment to inclusive education extends to offering instruction in a variety of languages. Equipment: Mask, Snorkel, Fins, Weight belt, Wetsuit, Scuba Tank, Regulator, BCD, SMB, compass, dive computer. Discounted rate for online booking. Note: study materials and certification fee are not included. Please add them to your shopping cart, only if you have not already purchased them in any other way

PADI Enriched Air Nitrox

The PADI Enriched Air Diver course is PADI’s most popular specialty scuba course. Why? Because scuba diving with enriched air nitrox gives you more no decompression time, especially on repetitive scuba dives. If staying down longer and getting back in the water sooner sounds appealing, then don’t hesitate to become an enriched air diver. Duration: 1 day Who should take this course? If you’re a PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver who is at least 12 years old, you can enroll in the Enriched Air Diver Specialty course. Note that in some regions the minimum age is older than 12. Academic: You’ll learn why diving with air that has higher oxygen and lower nitrogen content gives you more bottom time, along with enriched air equipment considerations. During a practical session, and two optional (or required) scuba dives, you’ll: Discuss managing oxygen exposure. Practice analyzing oxygen content in your scuba tank. Set your dive computer for diving with enriched air nitrox. Discounted rate for online booking. Note: study materials and certification fee are not included. Please add them to your shopping cart, only if you have not already purchased them in any other way

PADI Open Water Diver

If you’ve always wanted to take scuba diving lessons, experience unparalleled adventure and see the world beneath the waves, this is where it starts. Get your scuba diving certification with the PADI® Open Water Diver course – the world’s most popular and widely recognized scuba course. Millions of people have learned to scuba dive and gone on to discover the wonders of the aquatic world through this course. Duration: 3 — 3.5 days Who should take this course? To enroll in a PADI Open Water Diver course (or Junior Open Water Diver course), you must be 10 years old or older. You need adequate swimming skills and need to be in good physical health. No prior experience with scuba diving is required. Academic: The PADI Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases: — Knowledge Development (online, independent study or in a classroom) to understand basic principles of scuba diving — Confined Water Dives to learn basic scuba skills — Open Water Dives to use your skills and explore! You can either Enroll in Open Water Diver Online – PADI’s eLearning option – and you can start learning right away. PADI Open Water Diver Online gives you the background information you need to dive safely and allows you to study at your own pace through an interactive computer-based program. Get started now! You can also start learning at the dive center with PADI’s materials: Open Water Diver TouchTM (a tablet app) or the Open Water Diver Manual and Open Water Diver Video (a book and DVD package). Contact us to enroll in the course, Your PADI Instructor will schedule time with you to check your progress and make sure you understand important scuba diving information. Equipment: In the PADI Open Water Diver course, you learn to use basic scuba gear, including a mask, snorkel, fins, regulator, buoyancy control device and a tank. The equipment you wear varies, depending upon whether you’re diving in tropical, temperate or cold water. Discounted rate for online booking. Note: study materials and certification fee are not included. Please add them to your shopping cart, only if you have not already purchased them in any other way

PADI Rescue Diver Course

The words that best describe the PADI Rescue Diver course are: challenge and gratification. Why? Because you learn to prevent and manage problems in the water, and become more confident in your skills as a diver, knowing that you can help others if needed Duration: 3-4 days Who should take this course? PADI (Junior) Adventure Divers who are at least 12 years old and have completed the Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive may enroll in a Rescue Diver course. You also need to have Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (CPR and First Aid) training within the past 24 months. You can complete this training during the Rescue Diver course Academic: The PADI Rescue Diver course prepares you to deal with dive emergencies, minor and major, using a variety of techniques. Through knowledge development and rescue exercises, you learn what to look for and how to respond. During rescue scenarios, you put into practice your knowledge and skills. Topics include: Self rescue Recognizing and managing stress in other divers Emergency management and equipment Rescuing panicked divers Rescuing unresponsive divers You can choose to enroll online through PADI e-learning or use the PADI Rescue Manual and watch the video at the dive center right before applying all the exercises in the Pool and the Open water Equipment: You’ll use your basic scuba equipment and will need a pocket mask to practice in-water resuscitation. During exercises, you’ll work with an oxygen unit, floats, marker buoys and perhaps CPR mannequins. Your PADI Instructor will explain the equipment that you need and may suggest additional gear, such as your own first aid kit, which will be useful throughout your diving career. Discounted rate for online booking. Note: study materials and certification fee are not included. Please add them to your shopping cart, only if you have not already purchased them in any other way

PADI Scuba Diver

The PADI Scuba Diver course is a subset of the PADI Open Water Diver course. If you’re short on time but really want to become a diver, the PADI Scuba Diver rating might be right for you. This course is an intermediate step for earning an Open Water Diver certification, if that’s your ultimate goal. PADI Scuba Divers are qualified to dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Professional to a maximum depth of 12 meters/40 feet. Duration: 2 days Who should take this course? To enroll in a PADI Scuba Diver course (or Junior Scuba Diver course), you must be 10 years old or older. You need adequate swimming skills and need to be in good physical health. No prior experience with scuba diving is required, but you can try it first through the Discover Scuba Diving program. Academic: The PADI Scuba Diver course consists of three main phases: — Knowledge Development (online, independent study or in a classroom) to understand basic principles of scuba diving – 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. You can get started by registering for Open Water Diver Online – this is called PADI’s eLearning option. The web-based system gives you the background information you need to dive safely and allows you to study at your own pace through an easy-to-use, interactive program. You only need to complete the first three sections, but have a year to complete the whole program if you choose to go on to earn your PADI Open Water Diver certification. Another way is to start at the dive center and get the Open Water Diver TouchTM (a tablet app) or the Open Water Diver Manual. Contact us to enroll in the course, get your materials and start reading the book and watching the video. Your PADI Instructor will meet with you to schedule knowledge review sessions, confined water and open water dives. Equipment: You learn to use basic scuba gear, including a mask, snorkel, fins, regulator, buoyancy control device and a tank. The equipment you wear varies, depending upon whether you’re diving in tropical, temperate or cold water. Your PADI Instructor will explain the equipment you need and may suggest additional educational materials, such as the required logbook.

PADI Scuba Diver Course

The PADI Scuba Diver Course is the preliminary step to becoming a PADI Open Water Diver. If you have limited time while on vacation but still want to become a diver, the Scuba Diver Course is perfect for you. After completing this course, you will only need two more dives to achieve your Open Water Diver certification.

Learning Objectives:

The PADI Scuba Diver Course lasts 2 days and consists of 4 dives. You will learn the essential skills needed for safe diving. This includes understanding how diving equipment works so you are well-prepared for your upcoming dives. From the very first day, we will be diving from a boat.
  • Day 1: Dives up to 5 meters to learn the basics.
  • Day 2: Dives up to 12 meters to deepen the knowledge you have acquired.
Once you are a certified Scuba Diver, you will only need two additional dives to reach a depth of 18 meters and become an Open Water Diver.

Course Requirements:

  • Minimum age: 10 years
  • Sufficient swimming skills
  • Good physical condition