PADI Scuba Diver
About this course
The PADI Scuba Diver course is a subset of the PADI Open Water Diver course, designed for those who are short on time but really want to become a diver and plan to dive with a guide. It consists of knowledge development (eLearning or classroom), three confined-water dives and two open-water dives to a maximum depth of 12 metres / 40 feet.
What you'll learn
- Dive planning considerations
- Scuba gear selection and setup
- Underwater signals and procedures
- Mask clearing techniques
- Water entry and exit
- Buoyancy control
- Basic underwater navigation
- Safety procedures
Prerequisites
Basic swimming skills; able to maintain buoyancy for 10+ minutes in deep water; medically fit (clearance required for those over 50).
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