• Professional Tuition
• Local facilities
• Free try-a-dive sessions
• Beginners to Professionals
• Qualified for life
• Recognised worldwide
• All equipment supplied
• Includes 4 open water dives

Learn to Scuba Dive Flexible Learning

In general, learning to SCUBA dive is not difficult. It takes a little time, patience and practice. In general courses take 5 - 7 weeks including the "Open Water qualifying dives. Not everybody can take consecutive weeks so we have introduced a flexible learning programme designed to help.

We take you step by step through exercises to increase your confidence and enhance your diving experience. In conjunction with the practical work, we reinforce the all aspects of safety and enjoyment through instructor demonstrations and theory presentation. We can offer 1 to 1 lessons to help you progress at a pace to suit you.

PADI Diving School in Nottingham, Chesterfield and Sheffield

Rather than cram everything in to a couple of days to pass a course, we teach you to dive. This is over at least 5 pool sessions and one or two academic sessions spread over 8 days on an individual basis.

Why PADI Open Water?

As a certified PADI Open Water Diver, the most widely recognised and respected rating in the world, you have the freedom to dive with a buddy independent of a professional. If you already tried a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience or are PADI Scuba Diver certified, check with your instructor to see how credit from these courses may apply to the open water program.

What do I need to start?

Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification. If you are between 10 and 14 or have a child between these ages, there is a PADI Junior Open Water Diver program available.

What will I do?

Throughout the course, you'll learn fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques. You earn this rating by completing five pool dives and knowledge development sessions and by making four open water (ocean or lake) dives with us.

How long will it take?

PADI programs are performance based. You proceed as you demonstrate mastery of the course skills. This allows you to work at a pace that is comfortable for you. We can complete a course in little over a week. There are 5 pool sessions, two academic / theory sessions, followed by 4 open water dives either taken mid-week over 2 days, or on 2 consecutive Sundays.

Looking for something special?

Take a look at our Adventure Holidays. This is a great opportunity to try something different under the guidance and supervision of our experienced instructors.

To book your PADI Course, call our local telephone booking line:
National Number: 0115 929 0707

We operate across various locations offering flexibility and choice. Click here for our training schedules and course fees. Combination courses, one to one tuition, mid-week and holiday courses are available. Please contact the Dive Centre for further details. We are always adding to the schedules, if the dates are not convenient, just ask.

FAQ

See our Frequently Asked Questions for further information regarding courses.