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It's easy to learn to dive at IDC Scuba.
In fact, you can do all the theory at home in your own time and then choose between either of these very time flexible options:

Option #1
PADI Scuba Diver Course

Option #2
PADI Open Water Diver Course 
 

Option #1- PADI Scuba Diver Course (2 days)

 This course can be conducted over just one weekend. It's a great option for if you are heading up to the tropics on a holiday and need to get your dive ticket before you leave or if you are just short on time and can only spare one weekend to do your course. A lot of people also choose this option if they are a bit unsure about doing there full Open Water Diver Course straight away.

Although this is a world recognized PADI certification it does have some limitations. As a certified PADI Scuba Diver, you have a maximum depth limit of 12 metres. You must also dive under the supervision of a PADI Divemaster or Instructor. When you think that in 95% of overseas destinations, you are usually led by a guide who is normally a certified PADI Divemaster anyway, and that most of the cool things to see are between 5 - 10 metres, these limitations aren't very restrictive after all.

PRE-REQUISITES

• Must Complete theory knowledge reviews (1 to 3) at home.

• Watch modules 1 to 3 DVD at home.

• Dive Medical not required*

• Be 15 years old

COURSE SCHEDULE
Saturday –9:00am to 3:30pm (Orientation & Pool Session)
Sunday – 9:00am to 4:00pm (Open Water Dives 1 & 2)

Cost: $299.00

WHAT YOU GET FOR YOUR MONEY
RDP TABLE & INSTRUCTION MANUAL, DIVE LOG BOOK, INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT HIRE, AIRFILLS, POOL FEES, PADI CERTIFICATION CARD

PLEASE BE AWARE:
Booties are not included in the hire equipment and must be purchased on the first weekend.
If you have booked on a course and you choose to change your original date of commencement  a $50.00 transfer fee will apply.
* A medical from a diving doctor will be required if you tick YES to any of the medical questions on the medical form you fill out on the first day of the course. If you would like a copy of this form sent to you, please contact the shop. 
 

Option #2 - PADI Open Water Diver Course (4 Days)

The PADI Open Water Course is designed to prepare you for diving to a maximum depth of 18 metres without supervision. During the course you will have fun whilst easily and progressively developing the knowledge and skills you will need to enjoy the natural beauty and splendor of the underwater world in comfort and safety.

PRE-REQUISITES
In order to participate in the PADI Open Water Diver Course you must be 15 years of age (Junior Open Water Diver 12 years) obtain a Diving Medical from a diving physician (ask us for a list) and complete a swim and tread water.
Must Complete the knowledge reviews and watch DVD's at home.

MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
If you at anytime before your first open water dive you feel that we have not met your expectations as a professional establishment or you decide that scuba diving is just not for you, we will give you your money back. It’s our way of guaranteeing that you will have fun. We also do not charge for any additional training unless it involves a boat dive.

STATEMENT OF QUALITY
We are very passionate about our scuba training at IDC Scuba. As a PADI 5 Star IDC Centre, we are bound to provide the very best training and service. Our professional and experienced staff are both enthusiastic and passionate about teaching you to dive. Their paramount goal is to ensure that your experience is safe and fun, that all your needs are catered for and that you continue diving well after you complete your course.   

COURSE SCHEDULE
WEEK 1
Saturday –8:00am to 4:00pm (Orientation, Theory & Pool Session)
Sunday – 9:00am to 4:00pm (Open Water Dives 1 & 2)
WEEK 2
Saturday –10:00am to 4:00pm (Theory, Exam & Pool Session)
Sunday – 9:00am to 4:00pm (Open Water Dives 3 & 4)

WHAT YOU GET FOR YOUR MONEY
PADI OPEN WATER DIVER MANUAL, RDP TABLE & INSTRUCTION MANUAL, DIVE LOG BOOK, INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT HIRE, AIRFILLS, POOL FEES, BOAT FEES, PADI CERTIFICATION CARD

PLUS FREE Pair of Booties valued at $49.00

Cost: $599.00   

PLEASE BE AWARE:
If you have booked on a course and you choose to change your original date of commencement there will be a $50.00 transfer fee charged.
 

How do I get started???
It's real easy....

Contact IDC Scuba and book yourself into a scheduled course
(Either Scuba Diver or Open Water Diver).
A $100 deposit will be required and we will send you out your Starters Pack.

For further information or to find out how to up-grade from Scuba Diver to Open Water contact IDC Scuba on:
Portsea (03) 5984-1799

BOOK NOW AND BEGIN YOUR ADVENTURE TODAY!!!

National Geographic Diver Course

As a National Geographic Diver, you join an elite group of explorers, adventurers and conservationists. The insight and training you gain during this program will broaden your awareness and take your diving skills to a new level. You'll learn to observe and explore like an underwater scientist.

Advanced Open Water Course

At IDC Scuba we like to encourage our dive members, passed students and fellow divers to continue their diving education and expand their experiences. For this purpose we are excited that you are interested in participating in our next Advanced Open Water Diver Course.

As an Open Water Diver you have already discovered the underwater world and are aware of it’s splendors and beauty. The next step for you is to decide where you want your diving to take you! Your interest may lie in Wreck Diving, Deep Diving, Night Diving or even Underwater Photography. This is why we are so excited about the Advanced Open Water Course. It gives you a chance to sample these sorts of adventurous specialties whilst at the same time broadening your horizon all under the supervision of a qualified PADI Instructor.

The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course consists of 5 open water dives conducted over 2 days:

COURSE FORMAT:
All study is conducted at home from the Adventures in Diving Manual.

SATURDAY:
9:00am - Course Orientation & Administration
11:00am - U/W Naturalist Dive 
3:00pm - Navigation Dive
7:00pm - Diver Propulsion Vehicle Dive

SUNDAY:
9:00am - Deep Dive  (BOAT DIVE #1)
2:00pm - Drift Dive  (BOAT DIVE #2)

PRE-REQUISITES: PADI Open Water Diver or Equivalent.

COST: $399.00

INCLUDES: Adventures in Diving Manual, Data Carrier Slate, PIC, Certificate, 2 x Boat Dive*, Cylume Stick. Price includes Scuba Unit Hire if you do not own your own.

Mask, snorkel, fins and wetsuits must be supplied by students. Can be hired at shop.

Torches not supplied but required. Can be hired at shop.

*If a boat dive is cancelled due to poor weather or at the Instructors discretion, boat dives can not be credited for a later date.

As you can see it makes for quite an adventurous weekend of diving. We run the Advanced Open Water Course every month but you must book early as courses generally fill quite quickly. If you have any further inquires please don’t hesitate to contact us at IDC Scuba, we’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Rescue Diver

How do you take a subject like accident prevention and management and turn it into fun? Call it the PADI Rescue Diver program! The PADI Rescue Diver program develops your knowledge and skills so you can effectively perform diver assists and rescues, manage diving accident situations and render first aid. The program is an important step in expanding your knowledge and experience as a diver. PADI Rescue Diver (or equivalent) certification is also a prerequisite for all PADI leadership programs. To get into the PADI Rescue Diver program, you’ll need to be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or Advanced Plus (or equivalent) and must be at least 15 years old. The PADI Junior Rescue Diver program is available if you’re between the ages of 12 and 14 and hold a PADI Junior Advanced Open Water Diver or Advanced Plus (or equivalent) rating. You’ll also need to have successfully completed the PADI Emergency First Response or a sanctioned program in CPR within the past three years.

The PADI Rescue Diver program covers:

• Self-rescue and diver stress

• Diving first aid

• Emergency management and equipment considerations

• Swimming and non-swimming assists  

• Panicked diver response

• Underwater problems

• Missing diver procedures

• Surfacing the unconscious diver

• In-water artificial respiration

• Egress (exits)

• First aid procedures for pressure related accidents

• Dive accident scenarios

All of these topics are covered in the PADI Rescue Diver Manual and Video.

After successfully completing the program, you’ll receive the internationally recognized PADI Rescue Diver certification card. IDC Scuba also gives you the opportunity to progress after your Rescue Diver Course to the Master scuba Diver Certification or the Divemaster Course.

The PADI Rescue Diver Course consists of 2 theory sessions and 12 Open Water sessions conducted over 4 days:

COURSE FORMAT:
SATURDAY: 1:00pm to 5:00pm - Course Orientation & Administration, Theory
SUNDAY: 1:00pm to 5:00pm - Theory & Exam
SATURDAY: 9:00am to 5:00pm - Open Water Sessions 1-6
SUNDAY: 9:00am to 5:00pm - Open Water Sessions 7-12

PRE-REQUISITES: PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or Equivalent.

COST: $420.00

INCLUDES: Rescue Diver Manual, Accident Work Slate, PIC, Instruction

Emergency First Response

Want to be ready in an emergency? Then this program is for you! The PADI Emergency First Response^® program covers basic training for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency care. In addition, it’s a medically based program covering primary care, secondary care and treatments following national consensus guidelines.

The program is designed for divers and non-divers, and also meets the CPR and first aid prerequisite for earning your Rescue Diver rating.

So if you’re seeking CPR/first aid training to meet a diving program requirement or for personal enhancement, this program is for you.

COST: $199.00

Includes: EFR Manual, Care for Children Manual, Certification

Check in with IDC Scuba to get the details.
 

Reach for the top of your sport -- the diver level unrivalled in the recreational ranks: PADI Master Scuba Diver. With this certification in hand, you’ll have reached the highest recreational diver accomplished in the PADI System of diver education.

The PADI Master Scuba Diver rating denotes superior achievement and proficiency in dive skills, experience and underwater activities. Isn’t that what you’re all about?

To put yourself on top and reach the PADI Master Scuba Diver level, you need to be at least 12 years of age and complete PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent, PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, PADI Rescue Diver, and any five PADI Specialty Diver certifications. Or, if you’re a PADI Divemaster , or PADI Assistant Instructor, complete any five PADI Specialty Ratings.

Now that you’ve accepted the challenge, stop by your at IDC Scuba to get the details.