Academy of Scuba Diving
We offer a number of courses, all of which provide PADI qualifications. For more information on PADI, click here.
See the diagram below for the order in which PADI qualifications can be taken.
We offer the following qualifications:
Discover Scuba Diving/Try Dive
Open Water Referral Dives Only
Advanced Open Water Diver (AOWD)
Emergency First Response (EFR)
PROFESSIONAL ROUTE TO BECOMING AN INSTRUCTOR
Bubble Maker
It’s fun, easy and safe, and is designed for children aged 8 to 10. They
need to be comfortable in the water, but they don’t have to be great swimmers as
this course takes place in shallow, confined water.
The course lasts about an hour
and is conducted by one of our PADI instructors. It requires no pre-
Price: £25 Minimum age: 8
Scuba Review
Haven't dived in a while? Feeling a bit rusty?
A Scuba Review will bring
all the knowledge and skills back that you learnt on the Open Water course. Our professional
dive team will spend a few hours in the pool, and poolside, reviewing all the necessary
skills to get you back on track. Course price includes a Scuba Tune-
Discover Scuba Diving/Try Dive
Experience weightlessness, begin the adventure and
broaden your horizons with the worlds most popular introduction to diving.
In just
1 hour you’ll be swimming safely around the bottom of the pool.
An Ideal activity
for friends and families to experience together.
Price: £25 Minimum age: 10
Open Water Referral
The Open Water Referral option is for those who are going on
holiday and would like to complete the theory and swimming pool sessions before they
go and finish the 4 Open Water dives in the warmer waters of your holiday destination.
This course teaches you the skills and knowledge needed to dive safely. The course
normally takes 2 days to complete. It consists of five modules. You will learn about
diving physics, dive theory and diving equipment. Then we move to our on-
The final stage of the course is the Open Water dives that can be completed at any PADI dive centre around the world. (The final qualifying dives at a different PADI centre are not included in the price). The Open Water referral usually takes 2 days or six evenings to complete, but can be tailored to your needs. Course price includes Open Water crew pack, manual, log book and all equipment.
If you wish you can book one of our specialist holidays to do your four dives, we
normally go to the Red Sea.
Price: £239.99
Open Water Diver (OW Diver)
This is the same as the Open Water Referral but includes
the four open water dives necessary to obtain a full entry level certification that
allows you to dive independently, with a buddy, anywhere in the world. Our instructors
will take you through the entire course of learning how to dive so you can explore
a whole new world.
First you will learn about diving physics, dive theory and diving equipment, then
we move onto our on-
The course comprises of five training modules
including knowledge development sessions and four open water dives at a site in the
UK -
Prerequisites include: good health; reasonable fitness;
and being comfortable in the water. Age restrictions are 10 years old for Junior
OWDiver and 15 years old for OWDiver. The price includes PADI certification, manual
and log book.
Price: £375
Open Water Referral Dives Only
The Open Water Referral dives consist of the 4 dives
necessary to complete your PADI Open Water qualification.
This course takes 2 days
and is ideal for those who have started their course elsewhere and have yet to complete.
Price: £210
Advanced Open Water Diver (AOWD)
This course takes you to the next level and develops
your underwater skills and give you a taste of speciality courses
Try some of divings
most rewarding and useful specialty activities. Skills that make diving much more
than underwater sightseeing. Plus, the AOWD course takes you one step closer to Master
Scuba diver.
To boost your confidence deep and underwater navigation are compulsory.
Choose three further dives from more than 14, including; boat diver; digital photography;
night diver; peak performance diver; search & rescue; and wreck diver to complete
your course. Includes PADI certification and manual.
Price £240.01 Minimum age: 15 years old for Open Water and 10 years old for Junior Open Water
Choose from 15 specialities eg : enriched air diver, digital photographer etc. Contact us for full details of availability and price.
Boat Diver
Lean the tips, tricks and ways to dive from boats ranging from small inflatable to
giant live-
Price: £120
Deep Diver
Pre-
Dive site entry
fees are not included within the price.
Overnight accommodation is not included within
the price.
Price: £175
Digital Underwater Photography
Underwater photography is one of the most popular
diving specialties, and the rise of digital underwater photography has made it easier
and more fun than ever. This is why there are actually two PADI underwater photography
courses. The PADI Digital Underwater Photographer course gets you going quickly with
today modern digital equipment, whether you use a point-
The
Fun Part:
The fun part about this course is learning to capture images to share with
your friends and family. It’s a great way to relive the adventures you’ve had.
What
You Learn:
How to choose the right underwater camera system for you
The PADI SEA method
for getting great shots quickly
The three primary principles for good underwater
photos
Basic photography tips:
Strobe diagrams for a variety of effects
Tips for
eliminating backscatter
An explanation of the various digital file formats
How to
bring back the colour in your images
This course is run by our professional photographer James Wick.
Price: £153.26
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DPV
To get around your favourite dive site with even less effort, a diver
propulsion vehicle is a must! Learn the correct methods involved in using a DPV in
this fun one day course. Course price includes theory, air, DPV rental, two dives
and certification.
Dive site entry fees are not included within the price.
Overnight
accommodation is not included within the price.
Price: £120
Drift Diver
The PADI Drift Diver Specialty course introduces you to the coolest magic
carpet ride you’ll ever experience. This course shows you how to enjoy rivers and
ocean currents by “going with the flow,” staying with your dive partner, communicating
with the dive boat and knowing where you are the whole time.
The Fun Part:
Drift Diving
is nearly effortless and relaxing. You simply glide along and enjoy the rush of flying
underwater while the current does the work.
During your PADI Drift Diver certification
course, you learn about:
Planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems
and hazards of drift diving
An introduction to drift diving equipment -
Buoyancy-
Site
selection and overview of aquatic currents – causes and effects
Techniques for staying
close to a buddy or together as a group
Price: £120
Drysuit
Pre-
Dive site entry fees are not
included within the price.
Overnight accommodation is not included within the price.
Price: £140
Enriched Air / Nitrox
Pre-
Price: £100
Equipment Specialty
This course covers all the prerequisites of PADI, but will also
cover Drysuit , wetsuit repair and more in-
Includes PADI
certification
Price: £79.99
Night Diver Speciality
As the sun sets; you don your dive gear, slip on your scuba
mask and bite down on your dive regulator. A deep breath and you step off the boat
– into the underwater night. Although you’ve seen this reef many times before, this
time you drop into a whole new world and watch it come to life under the glow of
your dive light.
The Fun Part:
Introduce yourself to the whole new cast of critters
that comes out after the sun goes down. See your favourite dive sites from a whole
new perspective at night.
Underwater torches can be hired for this course.
Price: £150
Navigation
Pre-
Dive site entry fees are not included within the price.
Peak Performance Buoyancy
Pre-
Dive site entry fees are not included within the price.
Price: £100
Search and Recovery
Have you ever dropped something in the water? Are you looking
for lost “treasure”? The PADI Search and Recovery Diver Specialty course will teach
you effective ways to find objects underwater and bring them to the surface. Small,
large or just awkward, there is a way to bring them up.
The Fun Part:
Find lost items
and lift them to the surface. It’s fun to use the lift bag. Not only are these skills
fun, but very practical and ultimately useful because eventually, you’ll lose something
in the water. As a Search and Recovery Diver, you’ll know how to search for and recover
it.
Lift bag and reels supplied for the course
Price: £175
Wreck
Pre-
Price: £175
Emergency First Response (EFR)
A prerequisite for the Rescue diver course, EFR gives
you the confidence to respond to medical emergencies. Not just in the diving world,
but in your every day world with your family, friends, neighbours and work colleagues.
Emergency
First Response is a one day course in CPR/first aid composed of two core modules.
It
encompasses CPR and first aid for adults, children and infants. Includes EFR certification
and Participants Pack.
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training available
at additional cost.
Price: £100
Rescue Diver
Expand your knowledge and experience level, learn to look beyond yourself
and consider the safety and well being of other divers. Rescue diver training will
prepare you to prevent problems and, if necessary, manage dive emergencies.
Rescue Diver certification is also an important prerequisite for the PADI Divemaster
rating and PADI Master Scuba Diver certification.
You'll cover; self-
You will need to
be an AOWD (or equivalent from another organisation). Many divers say this is the
best course they've ever taken and the most challenging! Includes EFR certification
and Participants Pack.
Price: £275 Minimum age: Junior Rescue 12 years old, Rescue Diver 15 years old
Master Scuba Diver
The highest non professional level in the PADI system of diver
education. It means that you've acquired significant training and experience in a
variety of dive environments.
Prerequisites are: a minimum of 50 logged dives; be
a Rescue diver or Jnr Rescue diver (or equivalent from another organisation); and
have a minimum of five Specialty diver certifications.
Price: £425
Nitrox
Prerequisite: PADI Open Water Diver. The course qualifies you to use enriched
air blends of 22-
Price: £100
PROFESSIONAL ROUTE TO BECOMING AN INSTRUCTOR
Divemaster
Working closely with a PADI Instructor, you will expand your dive knowledge
and your skills to the professional level. Develop leadership abilities that qualify
you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers.
It is an extensive course with 8 written exams, working along side an instructor
with students in pool and open water training.
Prerequisites are: PADI Rescue diver
(or equivalent from another organisation); 60 logged dives; and be a minimum of 18
years old. The price for this course includes a brief case, manuals and slates.
Price: £449
Assistant Instructor
The first part of the Instructor Development Course (IDC) is
the Assistant Instructor course, providing additional experience and teaching you
the PADI System of diver education. Under the supervision of an Instructor you will;
teach knowledge development; evaluate OWD surface skills; teach the Peak Performance
Buoyancy Specialty course; teach the Project AWARE Specialty course; conduct Discover
Scuba experiences; and teach Emergency First Response.
Prerequisites are: Divemaster
or qualifying certification from another organisation; at least 18 years old; 60
logged dives
Please contact us for price.
Open Water Scuba Instructor
Live the lifestyle and do something extraordinary for
a career. Be paid to live and work in some of the most beautiful places in the world.
Prerequisites:
PADI Assistant Instructor certification or be an instructor in good standing with
another training organisation for at least six months; hold a dive certification
for at least six months; have 100 logged dives that include night, deep and navigation
dives; proof of CPR training within the last 24 months; and have medical clearance
signed by a doctor.
And your training doesn't stop here, as you can further your experience,
skills and employment prospects by becoming a speciality instructor.
Please contact us for price.
© 2009 Academy of Scuba Diving, website designed by Fergus Blair
Operating at Brighton College, Eastern Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0AL. For more information regarding courses please contact either David Dunn, or Mick Harley.
