PADI Adventures in Diving - Advanced Open Water Certification

Previously known as the Advanced course this is the first step beyond the Open Water Diver Qualification. The Adventures in Diving program offers different experience and two training options that range from simple introductions to underwater activities to more challenging experiences and ultimately to two different certifications. PADI’s Adventures in Diving Program not only fine tunes your diving skills, it also allows you to explore the most intense adventures diving has to offer. Of the certifications you can earn; the first option is the PADI Adventure Diver certification. This can be completed by making three Adventure dives and can be completed in just one day. These dives can count toward the Advanced Open Water Diver certification. For this qualification you need to complete the Underwater Navigation and Deep adventure Dives. You can go directly from Open Water Diver to Advanced Open Water Diver. No matter what your interest, you can progress at your own pace but the most popular way is to complete the whole program in one weekend.

As a PADI Open Water Diver, NAUI Scuba Diver / Open Water 1, BSAC Sports Diver / Ocean diver or SAA Club Diver this is the next step along the path of PADI continuing education. As with all courses at SCUBA ZONE, we are totally flexible to your needs, with this course being run all year round.

ADVENTURES IN DIVING – Advanced Open Water Certification

The course is conducted over two days at the weekend at an inland dive site called Stoney Cove in Leicestershire (1-2 hours out of London) and comprises a fun combination of short-self study sessions completed at home in your own time (there is no exam to this course!) and open water dives in five areas of recreational diving. As above, two stipulated CORE dives must be completed in DEEP and NAVIGATIONAL work, during which new skills are learnt and practiced, such as how to use a compass. These dives are then followed by three other ELECTIVE dives in line with your interests and the recommendations of your instructor. These could be WRECK, DRIFT, SEARCH AND RECOVERY, PEAK PERFORMANCE BOUYANCY, DRY SUIT, PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEOGRAPHY, NIGHT or BOAT DIVER, to name but a few.

A FEW POINTS WORTH NOTING IN ORDER TO DIVE

FLEXIBILITY:
All courses and trips at SCUBA ZONE the are designed to fit around your busy lifestyle/schedule. There are many scheduling options you may choose to learn to dive, with frequent courses being run both here and abroad. For instance, you may want to finish your course abroad on an escorted trip with one of our Instructors or perhaps you would like to 'brave' British Waters! There are no time limits with the PADI system of diving, everything is performance-based and progressive - there are no pass or fail aspects to PADI courses either - we simply teach you until the course is completed. Whether you would like to dive here or abroad, in two days or two months time, we are here to help.

COURSE DETAILS:
All courses at Scuba Zone include the following - Personalised tuition, Student materials in a Crew Pack (Manual, Dive Planner, Log Book), Certification Card (if applicable) and all the equipment including dive computer. Scuba Zone do not add on hidden charges.

EQUIPMENT:
SCUBA ZONE will provide all scuba diving equipment for courses however we recommend that you have your own mask, fins or snorkel for courses. We have several starter packages with 10 to 15% discount available at both Dive centres. Please allow approximately 30-45 minutes prior to normal start time if you intend to get these on the day your training starts.

AGE AND FITNESS:
Anyone from the age of 8 years and upwards can dive as long as they are in general good health. There is a common misconception that you must be an Olympic Athlete to dive. This simply isn't true! The Open Water course requires you to be comfortable in the water and this is demonstrated by being able swim 200m. in the swimming pool at your own pace and to float or tread water for 10 minutes. Easy!

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:
Just a pair of swimming trunks, a towel and a smile! We supply everything else. Of course, if you have any equipment such as a wet suit or mask-bring it along! Once you have qualified we will need your passport photo in order for PADI to process and issue your certification card.

FURTHER DIVING:
Once certified you may be interested in developing your diving skills even further. You can gain tremendous confidence and experience by advancing your qualification to the next level in the PADI system. There are several ways of progressing and we would be only too happy to advise you on the best route to take. We also run regular Dive Club meetings (with a few beers!) and pool nights. We also organise escorted trips around the world and the UK to world-renowned dive sites such as Scapa Flow.

OPENING TIMES:
Both Scuba Zone diving shops are open from 10am to 7pm - every Monday to Sunday - yes 7 days! Again, we are flexible, if you need us earlier or later this can be arranged. Knowledge development sessions may be completed any time within these hours. Instructors are always on the premises.