PADI SCUBA DIVING TRAINING COURSES

PADI SCUBA DIVING TRAINING COURSES 2006

OPEN WATER DIVER

PADI = (Professional Association of Diving Instructors)

What is it?

The PADI Open Water Programme is the most popular diver programme in the world, and your ticket to a lifetime of intense adventure. PADI diver credentials are the most recognized and respected in the world.

What entry requirements do I need to have?

Virtually anyone in good health and reasonably fit can learn to scuba dive. Participants as young as 10 may complete a PADI Junior Open Water Diver Programme. You must be able to swim 200 meters + swim or float for 10 mins.

What does the course entail / consist of?

You'll learn about scuba fundamentals - equipment and techniques by viewing the Open Water diver video - studying the manual and completing the knowledge reviews. You will practice your skills in a pool or confined water and experience several open water dives with an instructor. The course is approx. 35 hours and consists of 5 confined water dives + 4 open water dives. You can begin at home - cover the programme material then meet with your instructor, who will explain the theory to you, and answer any questions.

How much does it cost and how do I pay?

The course training costs are £445 + manuals @ £50 = £495 (inc. VAT)

This can be spread over 2 installments. Credit cards are accepted.

Discounts are available for families or groups.

What do I get for my money?

1. Tuition on a 1 to 3 basis	2. Manuals
3. Video for duration of course	4. Pool Hire
5. All Equipment	6. Training in dry suits (where possible)
7. Certificate on completion	8. Open Water Diver Certification Card
9. Free boat dive to one of the best dive sites on the Antrim Coast

What does the qualification entitle me to?

Dive with a buddy of the same grade or higher to a maximum depth of 18 metres.

Purchase or hire equipment - purchase air.

Where can I go from here?

Congratulations you are now a qualified PADI Open water diver and you may join any recognized club or dive independently. You are welcome to join the Dive Group attached to the North Irish Lodge for a minimal charge of £10 (ask for details).
You can now dive on holiday at any recognized Dive Centre / Resort and explore the mysteries of the deep in warmer climates.
Or, you may enjoy diving so much that you would like to continue training - next step - PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course (ask for details)

What quality assurance do I have?

All PADI Instructors are professionally trained and operate under strict guidelines. PADI Centres and Resorts must comply fully with PADI regulations to maintain their registration status. PADI is the world's largest and most popular diver training organization with Instructors and facilities in more than 175 countries and territories.

INTERESTED? Contact Caroline or Peter at the North Irish Lodge

PADI DIVE RESORT Telephone 028 9338 2246 or Mobile 07074 382246

Email Caroline@activityholsni.co.uk Visit our website www.northirishlodge.com