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PADI Scuba Diver

Thinking of getting certified for an upcoming vacation, but don't have the time to put into a regular diver course? Now there's a quick and easy program designed especially for you! This is your chance to slap on some fins, strap on a mask and experience an intense adventure in a short amount of time.

Why PADI Scuba Diver?

The PADI Scuba Diver program is a pre-entry level certification that is perfect for vacationers or people who only plan to dive a couple times a year.

As a subprogram of the PADI Open Water Diver program, the PADI Scuba Diver rating allows you to get certified quickly and easily by minimizing time constraints. With the PADI Scuba Diver certification you can dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, Instructor or higher professional on your next vacation or dive trip

Prerequisite qualifying courses

  • None

Minimum age

  • 10 years (See Junior courses)

What's involved

  • You’ll learn fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques. You earn this rating by completing pool dives, knowledge development sessions and by making two open water (ocean or lake) dives.

How long it will take

  • Three days, two days completing theory and pool skills, 1 day completing 2 open water dives.

What it will cost and what you'll need

  • Course Fee: £189.00
  • Manual: £24.95 (reduced from £32.55 if brought alongside course)
  • Log book: from £5.95
  • Site entrance fee: There is an entrance fee for open water dives requiring entry to an inland site, payable daily by the student. Current fees: Horsea Island: £8.00, Stoney Cove £12.00. Boat fees, where applicable, start at £14.00 per dive.
  • Mask, Snorkel, Boots and Fins (Gloves are also recommended for the winter months). (Student discounts available on all these items in the Andark shop.
  • Medical Declaration (details on Course Booking and Payment page) (link)
  • Children under 12 MUST attend a video evening with a parent or guardian before attending a PADI course - fee £15.

Course calendar

Notes

All courses run from 9am to 5:30pm (approximately) and a minimum of 3 people is required for a course to run, unless otherwise stated.

Personal tuition may be available, ask for details and prices. Andark supports equal opportunities - if you have any special requirements, please get in touch with us.

After completing the PADI Scuba Diver course, why not upgrade to the full Open Water qualification. All you have to do is complete days 2, 3 and 5 of any full Open Water Course. Click here for Scuba Diver Upgrade.

How to Book

Booking a course with Andark couldn't be more straight forward, there are three simple steps to follow:

  1. Phone us to check the availibility of the course that you have chosen, and the dates you wish to attend.
  2. Download and complete the booking form, and return to us by post.
  3. Download and complete the medical declaration form, and return to us by post.

Please click on the icons on the right to download a PDF copy of our booking and medical declaration forms.

If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, click here to download a free copy.


Booking Form

Medical Declaration
 
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