PADI Specialty Diver Course

PADI Specialty Diver CourseAchieving PADI Specialty Diver ratings can take 1 or 2 days depending on the specialty contents and these courses are hands on, so you’ll be diving right from the start as you aim for the ultimate in recreational scuba diving – PADI Master Scuba Diver rating.Here’s a handy list of our most popular PADI Specialty Diver course. Next to the specialty course title you will see the number of dives included within the specialty, for specialty training we conduct 2 or 3 dives per day depending on the course. If during your PADI Advanced Course you completed one of these dives it can be credited towards your specialty course therefore reducing the time and cost of the course. PADI Enriched Air Diver – Nitrox (1 Day)(2 Dives – optional) Stay down longer and get back in the water sooner with the PADI Enriched Air Diver course. Learn how to dive using Enriched Air Nitrox, it is the most popular PADI specialty course and your route to more underwater adventures.PADI Digital Underwater Photographer (1 Day)(2 Dives) Underwater photographer is one of the most popular diving specialties. Which is little wonder, as the rise of digital underwater photography has made it easier and more fun than ever. Learn how to take pictures that you are proud to show to your diving buddies.PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Diver (1 Day)(2 Dives) We guarantee you will loose weight with this PADI Specialty Diver course; that is from your weight belt! Neutral buoyancy is the key to conserving your air consumption and leaving minimal impact on the aquatic environment. Learn how to achieve neutral buoyancy with ease.PADI Deep Diver (1-2 Days)(4 Dives) The lure of the deep. There’s something exciting and mysterious about exploring deeper dive sites while scuba diving. Sometimes it’s a wreck that attracts you below 18 metres/60 feet, and on wall dives it may be a giant fan or sponge. Whatever it is, to scuba dive with confidence at depths down to 40 metres/130 feet, you should take the PADI Deep Diver Specialty course.PADI Underwater Navigation(3 Dives) Be the scuba diver everyone wants to follow because you know where you are and where you’re going. The PADI Underwater Navigator course fine-tunes your observation skills and teaches you to more accurately use your compass underwater. If you like challenges with big rewards, take this course and have fun finding your way.PADI Fish Identification(2 Dives) “What was that fish?” is a common question heard after a dive. If you want to be the scuba diver with the answers, instead of the one asking the questions, then take the Fish Identification Specialty course. You’ll enjoy your dives even more when you recognize the creatures that you see and can identify the main fish families and their characteristics.PADI Search & Recovery Diver(4 Dives) It happens: People accidentally drop things from docks, off boats or even while scuba diving. If you’ve ever lost something in the water and wanted to go find it, then the PADI Search and Recovery Diver Specialty course is for you. There are effective ways to search for objects underwater that increase your chances of success. And there are good and better methods to bring up small, large or just awkward items. Search and recovery can be challenging, but a whole lot of fun.PADI Boat Diver(2 Dives) Much of the world’s best scuba diving is accessible only by boat. Whether you’ve never made a boat dive or you’ve logged dozens, the PADI Boat Diver Specialty course will benefit you because boats in various parts of the world do things differently. Scuba diving from a boat is fun and relatively easy because you usually descend directly onto your dive site.PADI Drift Diver(2 Dives) The PADI Drift Diver Specialty course teaches you how to enjoy going with the flow as you scuba dive down rivers and use ocean currents to glide along. It feels like flying – except that you’re underwater using scuba equipment. Drift diving can be relaxing and exhilarating at the same time. If this sound like fun, then the Drift Diver course is for you.PADI Multi Level Diver(2 Dives) In the old days, dive profiles were calculated from the surface down to a maximum depth, then back to the surface. Now, dive computers continually analyze your depth – giving you more bottom time for going shallower and allowing you to maximize your dive time. If you’d like to understand more about dive computers and learn how you can use tools like the eRDPMLTM to plan multilevel dives, then the Multilevel Diver Specialty course is for you.PADI Night Diver(3 Dives) The thought of dipping below the surface at night seems mysterious, yet so alluring. Although you’ve been scuba diving at a site many times before, at night you drop into a whole new world and watch it come to life under the glow of your dive light. The scene changes as day creatures retire and nocturnal organisms emerge.PADI O2 Provider(Dry Course) Knowing how and when to use emergency oxygen is a great skill to have and means you’re ready to help others should the need arise. Becoming a PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider lets you breathe easy knowing that you can recognize scuba diving illnesses treatable with emergency oxygen, and are prepared to offer aid.PADI Wreck Specialty(4 Dives) Ships, airplanes and even cars are fascinating to explore and usually teem with aquatic life. Each wreck dive offers a chance for discovery, potentially unlocking a mystery or spying something others have missed. The PADI Wreck Diver Specialty course is popular because it offers rewarding adventures while observing responsible wreck diving practices.PADI AWARE Coral Reef Conservation(Dry/Wet) Everyone likes to scuba dive or snorkel in warm, clear water on a vibrant coral reef, yet many people know little about what they’re seeing or the importance of reef ecosystems. The Coral Reef Conservation Specialty course helps you appreciate the complexity of these habitats and teaches you how you can help conserve these vital systems.PADI Side Mount(3 Dives) Having scuba tanks on your back isn’t a requirement for exploring the underwater world. Many scuba divers have discovered the joy of mounting cylinders on their sides. Sidemount diving gives you flexibility and streamlining options. Plus, you don’t have to walk with heavy cylinders on your back – just enter the water, clip them on and go.PADI Self Reliant(3 Dives) Self-reliant diving is an adventure activity that is not for everyone, but does have its place. If you have the mental discipline and commitment to learn and follow self-reliant diving techniques, you’ll bolster your skills and confidence when diving alone, in a dive pair or as part of a team.PADI Project Aware Dive Against Debris(1 Dive) Gain the knowledge and skills to activate your inner citizen scientist by taking the Dive Against Debris® Specialty. You’ll learn to complete Dive Against Debris surveys under the guidance of a PADI® Professional and help keep you your local dive sites healthier by removing trash.PADI Project Aware Shark(2 Dives) Overfishing, bycatch and finning. You know that shark populations worldwide are facing tough challenges. Luckily divers can help secure a brighter future for sharks. Get ready to mobilize your troops into action.PADI Delayed Surface Marker Buoy Diver(2 Dives) Launching a delayed surface marker buoy (DSMB) before you surface can alert others to your location in advance of your ascent. Adding another layer of safety, you can also use the DSMB line to complete your safety stop, which is advantageous in a current or when there are no other visual references. Take this course to learn about all the beneficial uses of a DSMB. Course ObjectivesTo train divers to safely enjoy and gain open water experience in specialty diving activitiesTo provide awareness in areas of natureTo satisfy the needs of the divers in the special areas of interestTo increase the safety and activity in recreational divingOur learning approach is through practical sessions with discussions, and small group activities using audiovisual materials. Knowledge mastery is assessed using Knowledge Reviews. Skills mastery is assessed by student demonstration of skill proficiency. Course will take 1 – 2 days, varies depending on the course content.Your Safety is Our Priority!At all times you are in safe hands. We pride ourselves on small group instruction ensuring our clients get the very best of attention from the instructor. Safety is paramount, we adhere to PADI standards and procedures and HSE Guidelines. Our boats are equipped with marine radio, GPS & First Aid kits and our qualified snorkel guides always bring a life ring with them. All our guides are trained in Emergency First Response. All Inclusive Rates!Our all inclusive price means that you pay one price which includes everything you’ll need for a great day out. That’s return boat transfers, park and jetty fees, activity equipment, refreshments – free flow water / tea / coffee and freshly cooked lunch. All programs last for the full day and our return boat transfer to the mainland is at 16:00. If you would like to leave earlier, this is classified as a private transfer and the cost is RM110.00 per boat. Dive Equipment RentalCertain dive equipment is required by the PADI Specialty Course selected. You’ll need a Dive Computer for most of our courses and of course, we always recommend all our divers to have their own as it is truly an important equipment to possess as a diver. If you don’t have one just yet, don’t worry. We can rent you one and the great thing about renting is, you get to try out different brands and styles of Dive Computers until you find one that you would truly like to own yourself! Same goes for the underwater camera that is required for the Underwater Digital Photography Course. ItineraryCourse Pre-requisitesPackage IncludesPackage ExcludesThings To BringLiability FormsImportant InformationItineraryDay 107:45 – Meet Downbelow staff & transfer by boat to Downbelow dive station on Gaya Island 08:30 – Welcome briefing & equipment selection (Day 1) 09:15 – PADI Course 12:30 – Lunch at our dive centre 14:00 – PADI Course 16:00 – Boat transfer to marinaDay 2 Same as Day 1 should a student diver choose a specialty that require 2 days to complete. Sections may change, so please bring all materials to all sessions. Due to the course being performance based, finishing times may vary to individual achievements.Course Pre-requisitesMinimum age differs based on PADI Specialty Diver course – get more details from our Downbelow travel Centre.For PADI scuba diving courses refer to the Fit to Dive form. Package IncludesBoat transfers, freshly cooked lunch and refreshments, park entry & jetty fees, guide/instruction, equipment rental, plus water, tea & coffee.Package ExcludesAlcoholic or carbonated beverages, items not explicitly statedThings To BringChange of clothes, sun lotion, sun cream, towel, personal toiletries, insect repellent, hat, personal medication.Liability FormsClients will be asked to complete PADI standard liability forms at the mainland departure jetty and dive centre. Parent or guardian must sign for participants under 18 years of age.Important InformationDue to weather conditions, activities may be subject to re-scheduling to best meet operations, as well as clients health and safety. According to our current PADI Flying After Diving guidelines – it is highly advised you should not go to altitude (this includes flying and climbing) within 18 hours when doing multiple dives. This means that the day after your diving program you can take a flight after 0930hrs in the morning. Or you can choose to not take part in the afternoon dive and therefore take a flight after 0600hrs in the morning the following day. Please note that since all our courses/programs last a full day there will be no refund offered for missed dives since you have the option to stay on the island or enjoy snorkelling and trekking activities.