This is an exciting, dynamic recreation with loads of fun to be had by all.
The Instructors are competent in their teaching and their major role is putting your safety first - along with first-class quality, and especially service, these courses are both popular and can be scheduled in a manner to best suit your time. Should you wish to make a provisional booking for a course, please use the "Contact Us" area of our web site to do this.
FULL RANGE OF TECHNICAL & REBREATHER COURSES - CLICK ON GREEN STAR ABOVE
FULL RANGE OF OPEN CIRCUIT DIVE COURSES & PRICES BELOW
Open Circuit diving is the most widely taken diver certification in the world. As a Diver you will savour every moment of weightless exhilaration, where you will meet other adventurers who share your quest for unending excitement, meet new people, learn about the aquatic world and have a great time.
This highly sort after and quality controlled course is designed to train you, with no diving experience, in the safe use and technology of basic air and Nitrox diving with no decompression, to a maximum depth of 20 metres/66 feet.
NOTE: Persons new to diving - this Level provides you with a world wide recognised certification to be able to dive Open Circuit Air and Nitrox in a safe and concise way and earning you two certifications in one course!
PREREQUISITES
• To be able to swim comfortably
• To be a minimum of 15 years old
• Complete on-line Level 1 academics quick quiz and exam
Documented proof of prerequisite requirements needs to be presented to the appointed Dive Centre for approval prior to any in water training.
COURSE CONTENT
• On-line e-learning academic presentations
• Confined and open water sessions, with open circuit equipment
• On-line certification
IN WATER TRAINING
Your initial training will be in a low-stress environment (pool) for the basic skills. Your instructor will demonstrate each skill for you to practice and master. At the start of the course you will be asked to perform a 10 minute float without any aid and a 200 metre/660 feet swim, with no time limit - just to determine you have basic swimming skills.
On mastery of the various confined water skills you will then move into the open water for your four qualifying dives. Here you will test your new abilities and explore the underwater world, with your instructor guiding you.
THE NEXT COURSE - Fun Educational Dives in the World of Adventure
You may register for more than one course at a time. After you are certified for this Level you can start the next Level practical skills directly! This open circuit programme will improve your dive skills and build your knowledge. Open circuit diving is the most widely taken diver certification in the world.
This highly sort after and quality controlled course is designed to train people with diving experience in the safe use and technology of basic air and Nitrox diving with no decompression, to a maximum depth of 30 metres/99 feet.
PREREQUISITES
• To be a minimum of 15 years old.
• Completed and passed Advanced Level 2 academic section Quick Quiz and Exam.
• Have a minimum of 4 hours logged in water time (confined and open water) whilst using open circuit equipment.
• Have an Open Water Level 1 certification or equivalent certification from a recognised training agency.
• Documented proof of prerequisite requirements needs to be presented to the appointed Dive Centre for approval prior to any in water training.
COURSE CONTENT
• On-line e-learning academic presentations, quizzes, exam and practical skills as detailed.
• Confined and open water sessions as detailed, totalling a minimum of 4 hours logged underwater on open circuit of which 3 hours are in an open water environment.
Open Water - Six qualifying skills
• Diver Buoyancy Control
• Search and Discovery
• Environment
• Self Rescue
• Night or Low Visibility
• Deep Limited 30 metres/99 feet
CERTIFICATION
To be certified, you must have completed a minimum of 4 hours logged underwater training time.
THE NEXT COURSE
You may register for more than one academic course at a time. After you are certified for this level you can start the next Level practical skills directly!
EFR trains you in first aid and CPR and meets an important pre-requisite for the rescue diver course. This is lots of fun and one of the most rewarding courses you will do.
You will learn self-rescue and accident prevention and management. If you are looking to become a Divemaster you will need to do your medical course.
The Open Circuit Rescue Level 3 programme is an important and crucial step in expanding your knowledge and experience beyond a purely recreational level. This training programme is a prerequisite for all leadership training (Level 4 dive master and instructors). This course is demanding and realistic in its conduct, content and approach. Interaction discussion, variety and flexibility are stressed during skills training.
This unique course builds confidence and ability, providing the skills and knowledge to help you better understand how to respond safely and efficiently to surface and underwater emergencies.
PURPOSE OF THE COURSE
This course is designed to train you in the safe use and technology of open circuit diving with no decompression, up to 1.4 PpO2 and to a maximum depth of 40 metres/132 feet.
PREREQUISITES
To be a minimum of 16 years old.
To be a certified diver for at least 3 months.
Completed and passed Rescue Level 3 academic section Quick Quiz and Exam.
To start the programme, have a minimum 12 logged hour's underwater using open circuit.
Submit an Advanced Level 2 Open Circuit Diver certificate and/or equivalent and/or complete, to the satisfaction of your instructor, the minimum in water skills of the Advanced Level 2 Diver. Your instructor is to evaluate these skills.
To submit Deep (limited depth 30m/66 ft), Night/Restricted Visibility, Navigation, Search and Discovery certificate and/or equivalent.
Submit a current Rescue Breathing/CPR Training and Oxygen Provider certificate (DAN/equivalent).
Documented proof of prerequisite requirements needs to be presented to the Dive Centre for approval prior to any in water training.
COURSE CONTENT
On-line e-learning academic presentations, quizzes, exam and practical skills as detailed.
In water sessions as detailed totalling a minimum 5 hours logged underwater using open circuit.
IN WATER TRAINING
Confined Water
• Review personal diving skills.
• Stamina and Waterman ship skills.
• Open Circuit - Confined water skills as detailed.
• Open Circuit cross over - Confined water skills as detailed.
Open Water
• Scenario 1
• Scenario 2
• Scenario 3
• Deep - Limited 40 metres/132 feet
CERTIFICATION
The minimum logged hours, as detailed have been completed.
It's a Lifestyle, it's a Career - make the choice and become a Level 4 Dive Master. Live the life you have always wanted; let the ocean become your office and work in adventure! Be surrounded by adventurous and fun people.
PURPOSE OF THE COURSE
This qualification confirms a diver who has commendable diving skills, positive attitude, role model manners, sound rescue skills, professional level of general diving knowledge, dive supervision and organisational abilities.
The course is designed to train you in the safe use and technology of open circuit diving with no decompression, up to 1.4 PpO2 and to a maximum depth of 40 metres/132 feet.
PREREQUISITES
• To be a minimum of 18 years old.
• To be a certified diver for at least 6 months.
• Completed and passed Dive Master Level 4 academic section Quick Quiz and Exam.
• Have a minimum of 25 logged hours using open circuit.
• Submit certification for Open Circuit Level 3 Rescue programme and/or equivalent and/or complete, to the satisfaction of your instructor, the minimum in water open circuit Level 3 skills.
• To submit Navigation, Night/Restricted Visibility, and Deep certificates (of which at least 5 hours are between 27- 40 m/89-132 ft) and/or equivalent.
• Submit a current Rescue Breathing/CPR Training and Oxygen Provider certificate (DAN/equivalent).
• Documented proof of prerequisite requirements needs to be presented to the Dive Centre for approval prior to any in water training.
CERTIFIED OPEN CIRCUIT LEVEL 4 DIVEMASTER DUTIES
• Supervise recreational and training activities by organising and directing dives.
• Assist an instructor during in water training sessions for all open circuit courses.
• Guide dives for certified divers to a maximum depth of 40 metres/132 feet water.
• Accompany students under the direct supervision of an instructor during surface swims to/from entry/exit point, and navigation exercises.
• Remain with other students when the instructor conducts a skill; for example, ascents/descents.
• Accompany students during Levels 2, 3 and Level 4 under the direct supervision of an instructor.
• Conduct Local Area Orientation dives for certified divers.
• Conduct open circuit review refresher skills in confined water only.
• Conduct a Try Dive Open Circuit in confined water only.
• Conduct open circuit review refresher skills in confined water only.
• Maintain current liability insurance and membership, subject to local laws.
COURSE CONTENT
On-line e-learning academic presentations, quizzes, exam and practical skills as detailed.
In water sessions, totalling a minimum 6 hours logged underwater using open circuit.
IN WATER TRAINING
Complete the skills as detailed, but not limited to:
• Review Personal Diving skills
• Stamina and Waterman ship skills
• Rescue
• Environment Dive Mapping
• Assisting and Conducting Programmes Part 1 and 2
Part 1: Supervision of Student Divers
• Assist with Level 1 Training (actual/simulated)
• Assist with Level 3 Training (actual/simulated)
Part 2: Dive Leadership
• Open Circuit SCUBA review
• Try Dive Open Circuit SCUBA
• Local Orientation Dive
• Leading certified divers on tour for pleasure
CERTIFICATION
The minimum logged hours, as detailed have been completed. All confined and /or open water skills have been acknowledged and accepted as mastered by your certifying instructor and yourself.
Take the next step and join the World of Dive Instructors - Living and diving in the World's most beautiful locations!
It’s a Lifestyle, it’s a Career, Make the Choice and Become an Instructor.
Are you thinking of starting a professional SCUBA career or expanding your knowledge in the diving world?
With the most innovative open circuit training and rebreather technology join us in your quest and together build a partnership with SCUBA for the 21st century.
DIVE Professionals are required worldwide by Dive Centres and Resorts to develop understanding of the underwater world, from the basic introduction to the intense learning of an Instructor. There is no time like the present to introduce the aquatic environment to the people of the world, through diving, with the silent operation of a closed circuit rebreather.
This is an adventure of a lifetime, working at dive centres, coastal resorts, or live-aboards in some of the most diverse environments on the planet. You will have the opportunity to meet many different and interesting people, introducing them to SCUBA, the environment and a way of looking at the world which they may never have done before.
The Dive Professional has the intense satisfaction of enjoying the rewards of training and education, with the responsibility to protect the future of the aquatic environment. It is not 'all roses' and there will be disappointments, but these are nothing compared to the joy and exhilaration you will experience as a Dive Professional.
You will have the biggest office space in the world, with co-workers who are so diverse and interesting that every day you will experience a new sensation each time you descend.
There is a wide career scope for a dive Professionals, from teaching divers at a dive centre, to managing the centre. You may branch out into the SCUBA manufacturing industry; become a Tour Guide for various locations around the world; enter the Documentary and Film industry or the Rescue and Commercial industry, and of course the training and education industry.
The field is large and the financial rewards can be whatever you choose."Don't dream your life away, wake up and live your dream"
PURPOSE OF THE COURSE
This programme is designed to train qualified Level 4 Dive Masters or equivalent, to teach the Open Circuit programmes from Open Circuit Level 1 through to Level 4 Dive Masters. After successfully completing the Instructor Development Course, you take responsibility for teaching divers to SCUBA dive whilst using open circuit air/nitrox. This rating sets you apart from the crowd!
During the Instructor Development Course, you will review the General Diving Standards; in water training methods; practical teaching; philosophies, and academic presentations. The programme is designed to train you in the use of the diving programme to teach open circuit nitrox diving with no decompression, up to 1.4 PpO2 and to a maximum depth of 40 metres/132 feet.
PREREQUISITES
• To be a minimum of 18 years old.
• Completed and passed Open Circuit Levels 1, 2, 3 and Instructor academic sections Quick Quiz and Exams.
• To be a certified diver for at least 12 months prior to in water training.
• To be certified as a Level 4 Dive master or equivalent certification from a recognised training agency and/or complete, to the satisfaction of your instructor trainer, the minimum in water open circuit Level 4 Dive master skills. Your instructor trainer is to evaluate these skills.
• To have a minimum of 60 logged underwater hours using open circuit and/or rebreather.
• To submit a Level 3 Rescue certificate, and/or equivalent and/or complete, to the satisfaction of your instructor trainer, the in water skills of the Level 3 Rescue course.
• Submit a current Rescue Breathing/CPR Training and Oxygen Provider Instructor certificates. (DAN/equivalent).
• Documented proof of prerequisite requirements needs to be presented to the Dive Centre and Instructor Trainer for approval prior to any in water training.
Complete an Instructor Development practical programme with an Instructor Trainer or Examiner.
OPEN WATER INSTRUCTOR DUTIES
A certified Open Circuit Instructor is able to, within the Terms and Conditions of the General Diving Standards:
• Teach persons to dive whilst using Open Circuit equipment only.
• Supervise and/or lead recreational and/or open circuit training activities.
• Assist a lead Instructor during in water training sessions for all courses or subject to the Speciality programme.
• Guide dives for certified divers to a maximum depth of 40 metres/132 feet.
• Accompany students during in water training exercises.
• Maintain membership.
• Maintain a dive leader attitude at all times.
COURSE CONTENT
On-line e-learning academic presentations, quizzes, exam and practical skills as detailed.
• Review Personal Diving skills
• Stamina and Waterman ship skills
• Rescue Scenarios
• Risk Management Assignments
Introduction and development understanding of Instructor Guidelines for:
• OC Level 1 Open Water
• OC Level 2 Advanced
• OC Level 3 Rescue
• OC Level 4 Dive master
Conducting Programmes Part 1 and 2
• Part 1: OC Student Divers
• Level 1 Training (actual/simulated)
• Level 3 Training (actual/simulated)
Part 2: Dive Leadership
• OC SCUBA Review
• Discover OC SCUBA
• Local Orientation Dive
• Leading certified divers on tour for pleasure
Confined water and open water sessions, totalling a minimum of 4 hours underwater using open circuit.
ACADEMIC
• Diving in General
• Environment
• Dive Equipment
• Physics
• Physiology
• Rescue
• Management
CERTIFICATION
The minimum logged hours, as detailed have been completed.
All confined and /or open water skills have been acknowledged and accepted as mastered by your certifying instructor trainer/Examiner and yourself.
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These programs take divers beyond the bounds of conventional, recreational diving. The philosophies, and course goals directly address the more demanding and challenging nature of technical diving which involves hazards and greater risks than recreational diving. These courses are only for divers looking for the challenge and willing to accept the costs, risks, training, physical and psychological fitness that these programs demand.
DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING
R 825
Incl: hard gear, pool session – half day
SCUBA REFRESHER
R 825
Incl: hard gear, pool session, sea dive – one day.
OPEN WATER - LEVEL 1
R3025
Incl: registration, manuals, log book, lectures, confined water sessions, 4 open water dives, certification, full gear hire. 4 days
ADVANCED - LEVEL 2
R3025
Incl: registration, manuals, log book, briefings, confined water session (If necessary) , 5/6 open water dives, certification, BC/Reg/Cyl hire for 3 days. 3-4 days PAY AS YOU GO
FIRST AID COURSE
R1000
Incl: registration, manuals, certification -1 Day
RESCUE – LEVEL 3
R3025
Incl: registration, manuals, log book, lectures, confined water sessions , 4 open water dives, certification. 4/5 days
DIVEMASTER – LEVEL 4
R6000
Incl: registration, manuals, log book, lectures, confined water sessions , 8 open water dives, certification. 7/8 days
INSTRUCTOR LEVEL
RAID ( 8 days)
PADI (10 days)
+- R12000
+- R24000
Incl: registration, manuals, lectures, confined water sessions , various open water dives, certification, all in.
SPECIALITIES
Various Specialities: Wreck, Deep, Buoyancy, Naturalist, Navigation, Drysuit, Nitrox (nitrox is included in various courses above)
TECHNICAL / REBREATHER
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Please contact us for further details and our terms and conditions.
The main members: Barry Coleman (Dive Examiner and Trimix & Rebreather Instructor) and Celia Coleman (Diving Instructor) together have many years of combined experience and instructing in the diving industry and can ensure that your diving experiences are safe, easy and fun!
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