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PADI Scuba Diver
A beginner-friendly scuba course perfect for those with limited time. Qualify to dive under professional supervision to a maximum depth of 12 metres—ideal for holiday divers and future Open Water candidates.
Course Type: Beginner
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£375.00
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PADI Scuba Diver Course – Your Gateway to Underwater Exploration
Short on time but eager to dive into the underwater world? The PADI Scuba Diver course at The Diving Academy offers a streamlined path to becoming a certified diver. This course is a subset of the PADI Open Water Diver program, designed for those who want to dive under professional supervision to a maximum depth of 12 meters. Whether you’re in Reading, Swindon, Oxford, or Bristol, or visiting the UK, our experienced PADI instructors provide comprehensive training at top dive sites across Berkshire, Hampshire, Wiltshire, and Oxfordshire. Upon completion, you’ll earn a globally recognized certification, opening doors to diving adventures worldwide.
Why Choose The Diving Academy for Your Scuba Diver Certification?
Flexible Scheduling: Weekend and weekday options to fit your busy lifestyle.
Expert Instruction: Learn from certified PADI professionals dedicated to your safety and enjoyment.
Convenient Locations: Access to premier dive sites near Reading, Swindon, Oxford, and Bristol.
International Recognition: PADI certification is accepted at dive centers around the globe.
What You’ll Learn and Do
Through a combination of classroom sessions, confined water dives, and open water training, you’ll master essential scuba skills, including equipment setup, underwater communication, and buoyancy control. This course lays the foundation for safe and enjoyable diving experiences under the guidance of a PADI professional.
Ideal for:
Beginners seeking a quick and structured introduction to scuba diving.
Travelers aiming to dive under supervision during vacations.
Individuals planning to progress to the PADI Open Water Diver certification in the future.
Locations We Serve:
Local Dive Centres: Reading, Swindon, Oxford, and Bristol.
Dive Sites: Berkshire, Hampshire, Wiltshire, and Oxfordshire.
We also welcome international students looking for a UK-based dive certification experience.
Start Your Diving Adventure Today
Enroll in the PADI Scuba Diver course with The Diving Academy and take the first step towards exploring the underwater world. Whether you’re local or visiting, our team is here to guide you on your diving journey.
Prerequisites
To enrol in a PADI Scuba Diver course (or Junior Scuba Diver course), you must be:
- 10 years old or older.
- You need adequate swimming skills and need to be in good physical health.
- No prior experience with scuba diving is required, but you can try it first through the Discover Scuba Diving program.
Course Medical Requirements
Scuba diving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Chronic health conditions, certain medications and/or recent surgery may require you to get written approval from a physician before diving.
Avoid disappointment, download and review the Diver Medical form to ensure you won’t need a physician’s approval to dive before enrolling in a scuba course. Instructors, divemasters and dive shop staff are not physicians and should not be asked for medical advice; only medical professionals can give medical clearance to dive.
If you (or your physician) have questions about medical fitness to dive, contact the experts at Divers Alert Network (DAN).
What’s Included
What’s Included
- Your course tuition fees for the dates you have booked.
- Your PADI eLearning or Manual
- Equipment hire
- Air Fills for the pool. (If required)
- PADI eCertification Card
Additional Costs
- Dive site entry from £15- £25 per day. (If required)
- Transportation for you to the dive centre, pools & dive sites.
- Subsequent air fills at Open Water sites payable directly to venue.
Course Locations
Dive Centre
Diving Academy – Dive Centre, Sunfield Business Park, New Mill Road, Wokingham, RG40 4QT
Pool Training Sites
Wokingham – The Forest School, Robin Hood Lane, Winnersh, Wokingham, RG41 5NE
Yateley – Yateley School, School Lane, GU46 6NW
Hagbourne – Hagbourne School Pool, Main Road, East Hagbourne, OX11 9LR
Swindon – Halo Highworth Recreation Centre, The Elms, Highworth, Swindon SN6 7DD
Open Water Training Sites:
London – Wraysbury Diving Lake, Station Road, Wraysbury, Berkshire, TW19 5ND
Radstock – Vobster Quay, Upper Vobster, Radstock, BA3 5SD
Leicester – Stoney Cove, Sapcote Road, Stoney Stanton, Leicester, LE9 4DW
Join the PADI Master Scuba Diver Challenge
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