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Kid Specific Courses

BUBBLEMAKER

Discover Scuba Diving program designed for childrenA Discover Scuba Diving program designed for children. The Bubblemaker program introduces scuba as an activity that allows children to experience the underwater world. Under close supervision, participants swim around on scuba in shallow confined water – just playing

Equipment: All equipment is provided; all you need is your swimsuit and a towel
Cost: £30


Adult Courses

DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING

Discover Scuba DivingNever dived before, then experience the thrill of diving under the supervision of a PADI professional in our discover scuba diving program. Your adventure will begin in the safe confines of a swimming pool, where you will master some basic concepts and scuba skills.

 

 

Equipment: All equipment is provided; all you need is your swimsuit and a towel
Cost: £30


OPEN WATER DIVER

Open Water DiverThis is the first full PADI certification course. The course consists of 5 pool sessions for you to practice your diving skills, knowledge development sessions and 4 open water dives. During this course you will learn all the essential skills to diving safely.

Once you are certified you are able to dive with a buddy without the supervision of a diving professional to a maximum depth of 18 metres.

Equipment: All equipment is provided including course manual, log book and dive planning table.
Cost: £450


OPEN WATER DIVER REFERRAL

Open Water Diver ReferralIf the water is too cold for you in the UK, complete the pool and theory sessions with us. We will then give you a referral form which can be taken to any PADI instructor in the world and complete the open water dives in the warm clear waters of the Caribbean, the Red Sea or anywhere you choose. We can advise you of schools that undertake PADI training around the world.

 

 

Equipment: All equipment is provided including course manual, log book and dive planning table.
Cost: £325, this only includes the pool and theory sessions in the UK undertaken with Beyond Blue.


SCUBA REVIEW

Scuba ReviewIf you are a qualified diver but have been out of the water for a while, it is strongly recommended that you review your diving skills and knowledge before embarking on a dive trip or expedition. There is a theory review, followed by a pool session, in which you have to complete the essential basic skills.

 

 

Equipment: All equipment is provided.
Cost: £50


ADVANCED OPEN WATER

Advanced open Water Diving CourseOnce you have gained your PADI Open Water certification you will be eager to get back into the water. The Advanced Open Water course, allows you to develop valuable skills whilst under the supervision of a PADI instructor. You will complete the course feeling more comfortable, confident and enthusiastic about your diving.

You will need to complete the Navigation and Deep Adventure dives and 3 adventure dives of your choice: Dry Suit, Night, Wreck, Multi Level, Search and Recovery, Peak Performance Buoyancy.

To take part you should already be a qualified Open Water Diver. Once you have achieved the Advance Open Water certification you are then qualified to dive to 30 metres, with a buddy and without the supervision of a PADI professional.

Equipment: If you have decided to progress to this level you should have purchased much of your own kit, therefore no equipment is provided. Subject to availability we may be able to loan you certain items. The course manual is included.
Cost: £250


RESCUE DIVER

Rescue Diver CourseThe PADI rescue diver course will not only expand your knowledge and experience as a diver, but you will also learn to consider the safety and well being of other divers.

The course will teach you effective diver rescue skills, how to manage realistic rescue situations, increase your awareness of dive safety and encourage you to anticipate and prevent problems.

To participate in this course you should already be a qualified Advance Open Water diver with a minimum of 20 logged dives. To complete the Rescue Diver course you also need to provide evidence of having successfully completed a recognised First Aid course.

Equipment: If you have decided to progress to this level you should have purchased much of your own kit, therefore no equipment is provided. Subject to availability we may be able to loan you certain items. The course manual is included.
Cost: £255


SPECIALITY COURSES

Speciality Diving CoursesBeyond Blue offer you a range of PADI speciality diving courses; they are aimed at developing your diving skills in a particular area. They provide you with the necessary experience to increase your diving ability and confidence. These courses introduce you to new environments with the supervision of a PADI instructor.

Course manual is included where appropriate.

Equipment: If you have decided to progress to this level you should have purchased much of your own kit, therefore no equipment is provided. Subject to availability we may be able to loan you certain items. Beyond Blue can give you expert guidance on your individual equipment needs and purchases.

Current speciality courses available include the following:-

Cost: Peak Performance Buoyancy
2 dives over 1 day
£100
  Dry Suit
2 dives over 1 day, manual included
£100
  Night Diver
3 dives over 2 evenings, manual included
£150
  Wreck Diver
4 dives over 2 days, manual included
£150
  Enriched Air
2 dives over 2 days, nitrox and manual included
£150
  Deep Diver
4 dives over 2 days, manual included
£150
  Multilevel Diver
2 dives over 1 day, manual included
£150
  Boat Diver, only available on organised trips contact for details
  Drift Diver, only available on organised trips contact for details
  Underwater Navigation
3 dives over 1 day, manual included
£150
  Search and Recovery
4 dives over 2 days, manual included
£150
  Project Aware £50

MASTER SCUBA DIVER

Master Scuba DiverThe Master Scuba Diving rating is the highest recreational diver rating in the PADI program and it denotes superior achievement and proficiency. To become a master scuba diver you need to complete 5 PADI speciality courses, have 50 logged dives and be qualified to at least Rescue Diver level.

 

 

Cost: Administration fee (payable to PADI), contact Beyond Blue for details.
Dive deals available for 5 speciality courses.


DIVEMASTER

Dive MasterThe PADI Divemaster course is where your adventure begins as a dive professional. The course aims to produce responsible and capable Divemasters, who can take charge of diving activities, or assist an instructor with training of students.

To begin this course you must be qualified as a rescue diver, and before completion you need to have at least 60 logged dives.

Equipment: Course manual is provided, it is recommended at this stage of your training that you have your own equipment.
Cost: This course is run on an internship basis, contact us for further details.


GUIDED DIVING

Guided Diving CourseWe can offer you guided diving at a selection of inland and coastal sites, shore or boat diving. This is ideal for the newly qualified diver wishing to explore new and exciting dive locations, with an instructor who is familiar with the site and can offer advice on the surface and guidance underwater.

 

 

Cost: £30 per person per dive not including equipment.
Hire of equipment is subject to availability on a daily basis.