PADI Scuba Diver Course (Basic)
PADI Scuba Diver Course (Basic)
Frequently asked questions
For a PADI Scuba Diver course you need to demonstrate comfort in water by swim/float for 10-minutes. If you're not quite there yet, DiveCampus also offers swimming lessons to help you get ready.
Every student completes the PADI medical questionnaire before training. Please review the Diver Medical form , if answer to any of the question is yes, you'll need a doctor's sign-and stamp this form before getting in the water.
Absolutely! Prescription lenses can be fitted to a dive mask. Most contact lenses can also be worn while diving. However, water magnifies your vision. Because of refraction, objects appear one-third larger and closer underwater. This means that if you are slightly nearsighted or only have very minor vision impairment, you may not need to wear contacts or a prescription scuba mask to dive.
Equalising is a skill you can learn, and our instructors teach it every day. Training depth makes a real difference here. Your first 5 confined water sessions take place in our 4-metre-deep indoor DiveTank, while many standard pools used for training are only 1.5 to 2 metres deep. That extra depth gives you plenty of equalisation practice before you reach the ocean, so it feels far more natural on your open water dives. If the standard technique doesn't work for you, your instructor will slow your descent and show you alternate methods.
No, your PADI Open Water Diver license is valid for life. However, if you haven't dived for six months or more, we recommend a refresher session before your next dive.
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