| Course Name |
Night Diver Speciality |
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| Overview |
Don't be constrained by just diving during the day! Your favouite reefs take on a whole new appearance once the sun goes down, so why not go join a completely different set of underwater animals who only come out when it's dark. |
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| General Content |
The course is designed to be an introduction to night diving. You'll develop the skills and knowledge necessary to dive at night safely and enjoyably including:
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the planning, procedures, hazards and benefits of diving at night;
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proper procedures for buoyancy, communication and navigating at night;
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use of dive lights and buddy system techniques;
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procedures for disorientation or emegencies; and
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introduction to nocturnal aquatic life.
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| Requirements |
- You must be a PADI Open Water Diver (or have an equivalent qualifying certification).
- Minimum age is 12.
- A PADI Medical Questionnaire must be filled in prior to the first open water session.
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| Knowledge Development |
Similar to many PADI courses, the night diver specialty course is a self-study course. You'll receive quality training materials from PADI, specifically designed to teach you what you need to know. Classroom sessions with a qualified PADI Instructor will ensure that you fully understand the information. Knowledge Reviews and a short test at the end of your theory session will confirm your understanding of the material. |
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| Confined Water |
n/a |
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| Open Water |
You'll complete 3 open water dives at night. |
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| Included |
PADI Night Diver manual
PADI certification fee
Full equipment hire including drysuit |
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| Cost |
£150 to £195 depending on location |
