Scuba divers describe the PADI Rescue Diver course as the most challenging, yet most rewarding course they’ve ever taken. The course is perfect for those who want to help others and at the same time become a more experienced diver.
Professional level certifications start at PADI Divemaster. This rating allows divers to take responsibility for certified divers on guided dives, assist an instructor in the conduct of recreational training at any level and to conduct certain PADI programmes including reactivate or refresher programs, such as Orca Refresher.
The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course is the second step in your development as a certified scuba diver. After completing your Open Water Diver course, this next stage certifies you to dive to a maximum depth of 30m. (21m maximum for 12-15 year olds who do the Junior Advanced Open Water.)
Don’t miss a dive due to minor issues with your scuba diving equipment. Whether it’s a missing o-ring, wetsuit tear or a broken fin strap, the PADI Equipment Specialist course teaches you to manage basic repairs and adjustments. You’ll also learn more about how your gear works, making you more comfortable with it and better prepared to take care of your investment. If you’re at least 10 years old and certified as a PADI (Junior) Scuba Diver or higher, you can enroll in this course.
Enriched Air, also known as “nitrox”, is a form of breathing gas that allows divers to extend bottom time and reduce nitrogen loading. It is PADI’s most popular specialty course. PADI Enriched Air Diver Online can be completed in as little as an afternoon.