PADI Scuba Diver Course – Overview (Theory + Pool Only)
Purpose:
A beginner-level certification course designed for those who want to learn scuba diving basics but don’t have time to complete the full Open Water Diver course.
1. Theory (Knowledge Development)
Modules: 3 out of 5 chapters from the PADI Open Water Diver course
Format: Online (eLearning) or in-person classroom
Topics Covered:
Basic diving principles
Equipment overview
Dive planning
Safety procedures
Underwater communication
Pressure, buoyancy, equalization, etc.
2. Confined Water (Pool Training)
Sessions: 3 confined water sessions
Skills Learned:
Equipment setup
Breathing underwater
Mask clearing
Regulator recovery
Buoyancy control
Emergency procedures
Basic underwater navigation
Certification Level:
Allows diving under direct supervision of a PADI Professional, up to 12 meters (40 feet).
Ideal for those planning to complete full Open Water certification later.