PADI Courses Explained

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Bubble Maker Course (8 years old +)

From the age of 8 a PADI ‘Bubble Maker’ course can be attained. To become a PADI Certified Junior Open Water Scuba Diver, it is required that you are at least 10 years old. This certification requires diving to be made with a certified parent, guardian or PADI Professional at no greater than a depth of 12 metres. Ten to 14 year olds must dive with a certified adult. Junior PADI Certification can be upgraded to a regular Open Water Diver Certification but only at the age of 15.

Discover Scuba Diving (Introductory 1 Day Trial)

This is where it all begins and there is nothing better than trying it out yourself! Our experienced instructors will take you for your first breath under water! Go for it and experience what it feels like to be weightless and swim like a fish! After a full introduction into scuba diving and your equipment you will experience two dives on two different amazing reefs of the Red Sea.

PADI Scuba Diver (2 Day Course)

The PADI Scuba diver course is your entry to the world of divers! Up to 80% of the world is covered with water; let us show you how to discover the underworld! Our two day program will enable you to go diving with an instructor or certified assistant. It is especially designed for those who wish to get an introduction to scuba diving. The first day you will spend with theory and shore based sessions, already day two you will spend on our diving yacht and visit the marvellous marine life of the Red Sea. The course includes rental equipment, instructor, one day boat and for sure lots of fun. License fees and course manual to be paid extra on spot.
 

PADI Open Water Diver (4 Day Course)

This is the complete program for beginners. Unlike the Scuba Diver Course and on successful completion of the Open Water Course, you will be able to dive independently with your own dive buddy. In the first two days you will be taught everything necessary to be a safe diver in confined water and through classroom sessions. The next two days you will be in the open of the Egyptian Red Sea. During the nine dives of the course you have the chance to explore the amazing flora and fauna under the direct and safe supervision of your instructor.

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (2 Day Course)

Your next step is the advanced level. Our professional instructors will show you how to establish perfect buoyancy, correct navigation techniques and introduce deep diving. The course will allow you to explore new things and improve your diving techniques. You have to choose from five different types of dives to develop your diving skills. The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver offers entry into the world of night dives and deep dives for example.

PADI Rescue Diver (3 Day Course)

PADI Rescue Diver course covers a wide range of topics including the psychology of rescue, assisting responsive and unresponsive divers at the surface and underwater, recognising diver stress, accident management, equipment problems, oxygen delivery systems, missing diver procedures, responding to diver emergencies and in-water rescue breathing. Prior to enrolling in PADI Rescue Diver, you must be at least 18 years old and be a certified PADI Advanced Open Water Diver. You must also have completed an Emergency First Response (EFR) Primary and Secondary Care course (or other sanctioned first aid and CPR course) within the past 24 months.

PADI Divemaster (14 Day Course)

The PADI Divemaster course is the first professional level within the PADI System of diver education and allows you to work as a training assistant on PADI courses and programs. It also allows you to supervise certified divers during pleasure diving experiences and conduct PADI programs independently too. The Divemaster program covers knowledge development, practical application and the Divemaster final exam. Prior to enrolling in PADI Divemaster, you must be at least 18 years old, have a current medical confirming your diving fitness signed by a physician within the previous 12 months and be a certified PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and PADI Rescue or hold qualifying certifications from another dive training organization. You must also have completed a Emergency First Response (EFR) Primary and Secondary Care course (or other sanctioned first aid and CPR course) within the past 24 months and be able to prove that you have completed at least 40 dives (60 before being able to complete the Divemaster course with experience of deep dives, night dives and underwater navigation).

PADI Instructor Development Course

The Instructor Development Course (IDC) is the cornerstone of PADI’s professional-level training. Becoming a PADI Instructor consists of these segments – knowledge development, practical application and the Instructor Examination. The online portion of the course covers nine topics which prepare you for the practical sessions needed to complete your Open Water Scuba Instructor course. Prior to enrolling in the PADI IDC, you must be at least 18 years old, have a current medical attesting to your diving fitness signed by a physician within the previous 12 months and hold a leadership level diving certification such as the PADI Divemaster rating. You must also have been a certified diver for at least six months and be able to prove that you have completed at least 60 dives (100 before attending the Instructor Examination).

PADI Master Scuba Diver Course

The Master Scuba Diver Trainer rating sets you apart from other dive instructors by showing your commitment to continuing your dive training and being prepared to help others continue their training as well. You also get to teach specialty diver courses – which opens the door to lots of fun while working. As a PADI Master Scuba Diver you will be able to demonstrate to a dive employer that you have the necessary experience in teaching diving and also can teach a range of specialty diver courses. In short, to qualify as a PADI Master Scuba Diver, you must be a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, have five PADI specialty instructor certifications and also have certified at least 25 PADI Divers.