AWARE Fish Identification Diver

If you’d like to take the AWARE – Fish Identification Diver program, you’ll need at least your PADI Open Water Diver (Junior Open Water Diver or equivalent) certification and be at least 12 years old.

During the AWARE – Fish Identification Diver program you’ll go on two open water dives (which may be completed in one day). The first dive allows you to practice basic fish identification techniques, while the second dive prompts you to collect fish identification data for submission to the REEF Fish Survey Project (if appropriate). After the dives, you’re required to log the experience in your personal log book.

This program covers the knowledge and techniques for identifying fish common to your local area. The following is included in your PADI AWARE – Fish Identification Diver program:

• The Project AWARE philosophy about protecting worldwide aquatic ecosystems.
• Fish family groupings and common characteristics of fish species found in the local area.
• Fish surveying techniques and strategies for collecting valid data.
• The planning, organization, and procedures for identifying fish families and species while diving.

Now that your interest is piqued, stop by at IDC Scuba to see how you can be identifying local fish this weekend.

SCHEDULE:

Saturday: 9:00am Theory   11:00am Dive 1  2:00pm Dive 2

COST: $169.00

Includes: Instruction, certification, airfills
 

The PADI Boat Diver program makes diving easy – just take one giant step off the back and you’re in the water! To start the program you’ll need at least your PADI Open Water Diver (Junior Open Water Diver or equivalent) certification and be at least 12 years old.

During the Boat Diver program you’ll go on two open water dives, which must be – you got it – conducted from a boat. (Both dives may be conducted in one day.) It’s a good idea, but not required, that you enrol in this program to learn the techniques and procedures for diving from different types of boats (inflatable boats, hard-hulled day boats, cabin cruisers, live-aboards, sailboats, etc.). That’s a good thing – the more boats you dive from, the more diving you to do!

If boat diving is your key to a new adventure and you'd like to try it, contact a IDC Scuba for more information.

SCHEDULE:

Saturday: 9:00am Theory  1:00pm Dive 1
Sunday: 9:00am Dive 2

COST: $220.00 

Includes: Instruction, certification, airfills, 2 x boat dives
 

Diver Propulsion Vehicle

Soaring through the water with a propulsion vehicle is like flying through space – you have to experience it to believe it! To take your test drive underwater, you’ll need at least your PADI Open Water Diver. Your PADI DPV Diver program will include two open water dives, which may be conducted in one day. The first dive allows you to practice basic vehicle handling skills and the second dive prompts you to plan and execute a typical DPV dive. During the program, you’ll cover the knowledge and techniques used when diving with an underwater propulsion vehicle. The following will be included in your PADI DPV Diver program:

• The planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems, and hazards of diving with a DPV.
• Equipment considerations including but not limited to battery care, maintenance and precautions. Proper procedures for: Determining a turnaround point
• Vehicle failure, Runaway motor, Descents and ascents & Avoiding propeller entanglements.
• Techniques to avoid harming fragile aquatic life. Techniques for entering and exiting the water with a DPV.

To take off into the wild blue yonder, pull into IDC Scuba and get the details.

SCHEDULE:
Saturday- 9:00am to 5:00pm (Theory & 1 Dives)
Sunday- 10:00am to 2:00pm (1 Dives)

COST: $249.00

Includes: Instruction, Airfills, Boat Dives, DPV Hire
 

Deep Diver

PADI’s Deep Diver program offers you the adventure of a lifetime – going deep to see things others only dream about. To join the deep diving crowd, you’ll need at least your PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (Advanced Plus or equivalent) certification and be at least 15 years old. The program includes four open water dives, which are conducted over at least two days. The minimum depth for the deep dives is between 18 to 30 metres/60 to 100 feet, with no dive exceeding 40 metres/130 feet. All your dives will be conducted within the no-decompression limits, with deeper dives conducted first. During your program, you’ll cover the knowledge, skills and techniques needed to dive deep. The following is included in the PADI Deep Diver program:

• Risk factors and decompression-tables review.
• Safety stops and emergency decompression procedures.
• Special equipment, descent lines and buoyancy-control considerations.
• Procedures for flying after diving and high-altitude diving.
• Orientation to recompression chambers.
• The planning, organisation, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards of deep diving.

The core Deep Dive conducted during the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver  may be counted toward this specialty at the discretion of the instructor. To take your diving to new depths, stop by IDC Scuba in Portsea to check out schedules and sign up today.

SCHEDULE:
Saturday- 9:00am to 5:00pm (Theory & 2 Dives)
Sunday- 9:00am to 5:00pm (2 Dives)

COST: $420.00

Includes: Instruction, Airfills, Boat Dives, Deep Diver Specialty Manual

Drift Diver

Gliding with the currents, feeling the rush of flying underwater, is what drift diving is all about. To start your underwater aeronautics, you’ll need to be at least a PADI Open Water Diver (Junior Open Water Diver or equivalent) certified and at least 12 years old. During your PADI Drift Diver program, you’ll go on two open water dives (which may be conducted in one day). We highly recommended that you enroll in this program to exposed yourself to the techniques and procedures for drift diving.

You’ll cover the following in the PADI Drift Diver program:

• The planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards of drift diving.
• Special equipment -- floats, lines, reels.
• Proper procedures for buoyancy-control, navigation and communication.
• Site selection and overview of aquatic currents causes and effects.
• Techniques for staying close to a buddy or together as a group.

The elective Drift Dive from the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver program may be counted toward the certification requirements for this specialty at the discretion of your PADI Instructor. Capture the feeling of flying by dropping in at IDC Scuba today!

SCHEDULE:
Saturday- 9:00am to 5:00pm (Theory & 1 Dives)
Sunday- 9:00am to 5:00pm (2 Dives)

COST: $240.00

Includes: Instruction, Airfills, Boat Dives
 

Dry-Suit Diver

When staying warm in cold water is important, get with the program – the PADI Dry Suit Diver program. During the Dry Suit Diver program, you’ll go on one confined water dive and two open water dives, in addition to covering the knowledge and techniques of dry suit diving with emphasis placed on the use of dry suits -- operation principles, care and diving techniques. The following topics are included in your PADI Dry Suit Diver program:

• The planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards of dry suit diving.
• Proper procedures for buoyancy control.
• Ascent and descent technique training.
• Routine, user-level, preventative maintenance and performance checks on dry suits.

Stop by at IDC Scuba to find out how you can experience the adventure of dry suit diving.

SCHEDULE:
Saturday- 1:00pm to 5:00pm (Theory & 1 Dives)
Sunday- 1:00pm to 5:00pm (1 Dives)

COST: $199.00

Includes: Instruction, Airfills, Dry-suit Diver Manual
 

Equipment Specialist

Want to learn more about how your equipment operates and learn valuable care techniques from a dive professional? Then check into the PADI Equipment Specialist program. During your PADI Equipment Specialist program, you'll familiarize yourself with the operation and maintenance of your own personal equipment. You may also be given the opportunity by your instructor to review new or unfamiliar dive equipment. The program is not designed to be an extensive equipment-repair program, however, it does provide you with the following:

• Theory, principles and operation of dive equipment.
• Routine, recommended care and maintenance procedures, and equipment storage.
• Common problems with equipment and recommended professional maintenance procedures. (May include a demonstration of repair procedures.)
• Simple suggestions for comfortable equipment configurations and an introduction to new equipment. (Optional trying of new or unfamiliar equipment in confined water may be included.)

To learn more about your dive equipment, stop by at IDC Scuba and sign up for the PADI Equipment Specialist program today and purchase the appropriate references.

SCHEDULE:
Saturday- 9:00am to 1:00pm (Theory)
Sunday- 9:00am to 1:00pm (Theory)

COST: $169.00

Includes: Instruction, Equipment Manual
 

Looking to extend your bottom time? Then check out PADI’s Enriched Air Diver program. To enter the program, you’ll need to be 15 or older, a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent).

The PADI Enriched Air Diver program emphasizes the theoretical and operational considerations involved with enriched air diving. Additionally, you'll get to go on to 2 training dives during the program.

The course is also a pre-requisite to The PADI Dolphin Semi-Closed Rebreather Diver Course. The Enriched Air Diver Course can also be run in conjunction with the Deep Diver Course and the Wreck Diver Course. Choosing this option can save you $60 off your course fees. To find out how to make the most of your bottom time, stop by IDC Scuba Portsea and tell them you want to book today!

SCHEDULE:
Friday- 7:00pm to 10:00pm (Theory)
Saturday- 9:00am to 5:00pm (2 Dives)

COST: $330.00

Includes: Instruction, Nitrox fills, Boat Dives, Enriched Air Manual, 36% & 32% PADI Enriched Air Tables, DSAT Equivalent Air Tables, Nitrox Cylinder Hire.

PLEASE NOTE: The Enriched Air Diver Course can be conducted together with any Wreck Diver or Deep Diver course. This will save you $60 of the EAN Course.
 

Multilevel Diver

There’s so much to see underwater that you'll want to make the most of your stay. So, to maximize your underwater adventure, you should learn how to plan and carry out a multilevel dive. To experience the Multilevel Diver program, you’ll need to be at least a PADI Open Water Diver, Junior Open Water Diver or equivalent and at least 12 years old. During your Multilevel Diver program, you’ll go on two open water dives, both of which may be conducted in one day. You'll also be exposed to a variety of different types of multilevel dive calculators (the Wheel and various types of dive computers). Topics covered include:

The planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards of multilevel diving. Definition and advantages of multilevel diving. Methods of calculating multilevel dives. (The Wheel and/or dive computers). Review of decompression sickness theory. Review of emergency decompression procedures. Review of PADI's S.A.F.E. campaign. Procedures for flying after diving. Guidelines, rules and procedures for multilevel diving with the Wheel and/or diving computers. Care and maintenance of dive computers.

Ready to dive from the deepest depths to the shallows? Stop by at IDC Scuba to sign up.

SCHEDULE:
Saturday- 9:00am to 5:00pm (Theory & 1 Dive)
Sunday- 10:00am to 2:00pm (1 Dive)

COST: $220.00

Includes: Instruction, Airfills, Boat Dives
 

Night Diver

Even your local dive site offers a whole new adventure by moonlight! To take advantage of this extraordinary specialty, you’ll need to be at least PADI Open Water Diver (PADI Junior Open Water Diver or equivalent) and 12 or older.

During your program you’ll go on three open water dives. You'll learn to prepare night dive activities and develop your knowledge and techniques for night diving.

Some of the topics covered in PADI Night Diver Manual are:

• Planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards of night diving.
• Proper procedures for buoyancy control, navigation and communication.
• Use of dive lights and buddy-system techniques.
• Disorientation and emergency procedures.
• Orientation to nocturnal aquatic life.

The elective Night Dive conducted during the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or Advanced Plus program may count toward this specialty at the discretion of the instructor. To experience a whole new world, stop by IDC Scuba to check out the night life.

SCHEDULE:
Saturday- 3:00pm to 9:00pm (Theory & 1 Dive)
Sunday- 5:00pm to 11:00pm (2  Dives) Note: One of the dives is a boat dive.

COST: $199.00

Includes: Instruction, Airfills, Night Diver Specialty Manual
 

Peak Performance Buoyancy

To take advantage of PADI’s Peak Performance Buoyancy (PPB) program, you’ll need to be a PADI Open Water Diver, Junior Open Water Diver or equivalent and be at least 12 years old.

PADI's Peak Performance Buoyancy program is the perfect opportunity to hone your buoyancy skills. Perfect your buoyancy and you'll conserve air, energy and our precious environment. Your program will include two open water dives, which may be conducted in one day.

Some of the topics covered in your PPB program are as follows:

Peak Performance Buoyancy fundamentals:

Buoyancy checks, fine tuning buoyancy underwater, weight position and distribution, streamlining, visualization.
Use of PADI’s Basic Weighting Guidelines
An opportunity to polish buoyancy control beyond the Open Water Diver level:
Positioning and distributing weight for comfort and desired body position (trim in the water)
Visualization techniques prior to dives
Buoyancy checks
Establishing neutral buoyancy during all segments of a dive
Fine-tuning neutral buoyancy underwater
Hovering

To master your buoyancy, drop by at IDC Scuba and sign up for the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy program and purchase the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Crew-Pak.

SCHEDULE:
Saturday: 9:00am Theory   1:00pm Confined Water Dive
Saturday: 9:00am Dive1   1:00pm Dive 2

COST: $199.00

Includes: Instruction, certification, pool fees, airfills
 

Semi-Closed Rebreather Diver

Rebreather diving is one of the best and relaxing ways to spend time beneath the waves. Without the noise of your bubbles and the sound that the regulator makes when it delivers air to you, the silence is sometimes overwhelming. It truly does make diving that little more relaxing. You find that fish life comes a lot closer and if your into underwater photography, what could be better! No to forget the extra amount of time you can spend at the bottom. It’s becoming more and more popular every day, rebreathers are a big hit in the recreational diving market. PADI's Semi-closed Rebreather Diver course, which introduces you to the Drager Dolphin/Atlantis semi-closed rebreather and develops the knowledge, skills and techniques necessary to use this system. To qualify for the Semi-closed Rebreather Program, you must be: A PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent) and be Certified as a PADI Enriched Air Diver or equivalent. This program reviews the planning, organization, procedures, potential problems and hazards associated with semi-closed rebreather diving. It specifically focuses on the features, accessories, maintenance and proper use of the Drager Dolphin/Atlantis semi-closed rebreather. To complete this certification, you get to make at least one confined water dive and three open water training dives.

To find out more, Call IDC Scuba on 61 (3) 5984-1799 and sign up for the PADI Semi-closed Rebreather Diver program today. You won’t believe how easy it really is!

SCHEDULE:
Saturday- 9:00am to 5:00pm (Theory & 1 Dive)
Sunday- 9:00am to 5:00pm (2 Dives)

COST: $799.00

Includes: Use of Rebreather, Dive Sorb, Bail out System, Instruction, Nitrox & Airfills, Manual.
 

Search & Recovery Diver

Accidentally drop something in the water? Looking for lost treasure? Learn effective ways to locate objects underwater with PADI’s Search & Recovery Diver program! During your program you’ll go on four open water dives, which are conducted over at least a two-day period, with time being equally divided between academic and actual water-training sessions. Your program will cover techniques and application of a variety of search and recovery methods and includes the following:

The planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems, and hazards of search and recovery diving. Limited-visibility diving and underwater navigation techniques. Proper techniques and safety considerations for object location, including the use of various search patterns, lines and reels. Proper techniques and safety considerations for recovery of objects using various lifting devices.

If you’re prone to losing things underwater, search out IDC Scuba, sign up and receive the Search and Recovery Manual to find out what you’ve been missing.

SCHEDULE:
Saturday- 9:00am to 5:00pm (Theory & 2 Dives)
Sunday- 9:00am to 5:00pm (2 Dives)

COST: $199.00

Includes: Instruction,  Airfills,  Search & Recovery Specialty Manual.
 

U/W Naturalist Diver

Interested in sea life? Then this program is for you! You’ll need to be a PADI Open Water Diver. Your PADI Underwater Naturalist program will include two open water dives, which may be conducted in one day, which will introduce you to different aquatic life and include an overview of responsible human interactions with aquatic life. Some of the topic covered are:

• The planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards of diving in different aquatic environments.
• A basic overview of major aquatic life groupings (kingdoms and phyla).
• Factual information that dispels myths of potentially dangerous aquatic life.
• An overview of basic aquatic life interactions and associations.
• Responsible human interactions with aquatic life.
• Diving technique used to help preserve bottom dwelling aquatic life and minimize aquatic life disturbance.

To become more familiar with the underwater environment in your local area, stop by at IDC Scuba and sign up for this specialty.

SCHEDULE:
Saturday- 9:00am to 5:00pm (Theory & 1 Dives)
Sunday- 10:00am to 2:00pm (1 Dives)

COST: $199.00

Includes: Instruction, Airfills
 

U/W Navigation Diver

Knowing where you are – underwater – and where you’re going comes in real handy, especially if you're looking for an object or locating that beautiful reef that you heard about. If you’re a PADI Open Water Diver (PADI Junior Open Water Diver or equivalent) and at least 12, then this program is for you.

During your PADI Underwater Navigator program you'll go on three open water dives familiarizing yourself with the skills, knowledge, planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems, hazards and enjoyment of underwater navigation. You learn:

• procedures and techniques for planning, organizing underwater navigation and problems and hazards associated.
• methods of estimating distances underwater.
• natural navigation techniques.
• how to use underwater patterns.
• dive site relocation techniques.
• compass navigation techniques.

To sign up for this specialty, stop by at IDC Scuba and us for the details. 

SCHEDULE:
Saturday: 9:00am Theory   1:00pm Dive 1
Sunday: 9:00am Dive 2    1:00pm Dive 3

COST: $199.00

Includes: Instruction, certification, airfills
 

U/W Digital Photography Diver

No photo experience required! That’s what the program is for – showing you how to take award winning pictures underwater. You’ll need to be at least a PADI Open Water Diver (PADI Junior Open Water Diver or equivalent) and at least 12 experience the program.

During your PADI Underwater Digital Photographer program you'll go on two open water dives, which may be conducted in one day. This is where you'll put in to practice the tips and techniques you learned from your instructor and the PADI Underwater Digital Photography Manual and video.

Your elective Underwater Digital Photography dive conducted during the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or Advanced plus program may count toward this specialty and visa versa at the discretion of your PADI Instructor.

Capture your underwater adventures on film so you can share the thrill of diving with friends and family. Drop in at IDC Scuba and tell us you want to take underwater photo’s today and we’ll get you started.

SCHEDULE:
Saturday- 9:00am to 5:00pm (Theory & Dive 1)
Sunday- 9:00am to 1:00pm (Dive 2)

COST: $199.00

Includes: Instruction, Airfills, U/W Photography manual, Hire Camera
 

U/W Videography Diver

Want to become the next Hans Haas (he’s an underwater motion picture pioneer from long ago)? Then sign up for PADI’s Underwater Videographer program! You’ll need to be at least a PADI Open Water Diver (Junior Open Water Diver or equivalent) and at least 12.

During your PADI Underwater Videographer program you'll go on three open water dives and put in to practice the information you learnt from your instructor. Information covered in your program includes:

• The selection, maintenance, care and handling of underwater video equipment.
• Safe diving practices while using underwater video equipment.
• Exposure, focus, and maintaining colour with video equipment.
• Shot types, lengths and camera moves.
• Developing a story line and shot sequencing
• The planning, organization, procedures, techniques and problems of underwater Videography.

To take your shot at becoming the next world famous underwater Videographer, stop by at IDC Scuba today and book onto the next course.

SCHEDULE:
Saturday: 9:00am Theory   1:00pm Dive 1
Sunday: 9:00am Dive 2    1:00pm Dive 3

COST: $495.00

Includes: Instruction, certification, airfills (You must supply your own camera and tape)
 

Wreck Diver

Want to explore sunken ships, crashed planes and lost treasures beneath the surface? Then the PADI Wreck Diver program is just want you want. To venture into PADI’s Wreck Diver program, you’ll need to be at least a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, Advanced Plus or equivalent and be at least 15.

During your PADI Wreck Diver program you'll go on four open water dives, which may be conducted over at least two days. This is where you'll put in to practice the information you gained from listening to your instructor and from the PADI Wreck Diving Manual and video. Information contained in your program includes:

• The planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards of wreck diving.
• The preparation and use of lights, air supplies, special equipment, penetration lines and reels.
• Limited-visibility diving techniques and emergency procedures.

The elective wreck dive conducted during the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver program may count toward this specialty at the discretion of the instructor. To explore the treasures hidden beneath the surface, stop by your local IDC Scuba and sign up for the Wreck Diver program today.

SCHEDULE:
Saturday- 9:00am to 5:00pm (Theory & 2 Dives)
Sunday- 9:00am to 5:00pm (2 Dives)

COST: $420.00

Includes: Instruction, Airfills, Boat Dives, Wreck Diver Manual