James
Fantastic time!! I’ve been wanting to get my open water license for a while and the team at Oyster Diving were super helpful and supportive! I would fully recommend!
Begin your journey from a complete beginner to a professional PADI scuba diver with our comprehensive course. Transform your passion for diving into a rewarding career, travelling and working in exotic destinations around the world. Our ‘Gopro’ course will take you from your first dive all the way to becoming a PADI Divemaster, the first professional level in recreational diving.
The course comprises several stages, each designed to develop specific skills and competencies in diving:
The Open Water Diver stage lasts approximately 2-3 weeks and includes self-study, pool sessions, and 2 days in open water. Completion of this stage certifies you to dive up to 18m anywhere in the world.
The Advanced Open Water Diver stage takes 2 days and involves 5 adventure dives, including deep and navigation dives. Successful completion qualifies you to dive up to 30m.
The Emergency First Response (EFR) stage provides comprehensive first aid training, crucial for handling diving-related emergencies.
The Rescue Diver stage includes self-study followed by 2 full days of practical sessions at a lake. This stage equips you with the skills to manage and prevent diving emergencies.
Finally, the Divemaster stage requires you to have logged 40+ dives before starting and 60 dives to complete. This professional qualification allows you to assist instructors and lead certified divers. The timeframe is flexible, typically taking between 3 to 12 months.
Training is conducted at various pool locations in Central London, Surrey, Berkshire, South East London, Kent, North London, Hertfordshire, Brighton, and Oxfordshire.
Open water training is primarily held at Wraysbury (near Heathrow) and for deeper dives, at Chepstow.
Participants must be fit and healthy, able to swim 200 metres, and float for 10 minutes.
Before starting the Divemaster course, you will need to complete a thorough HSE medical and stamina tests.
Opting for our course means you benefit from experienced instructors, comprehensive training programmes, and multiple convenient training locations.
We offer a clear, structured path to becoming a professional diver, ensuring you are well-prepared for a career in diving. We also provide ongoing support throughout your training.
The entire course duration varies depending on your pace and availability, typically ranging from 3 to 12 months.
Each component has its own time requirements, with the Open Water course taking approximately 2-3 weeks, the Advanced Open Water requiring 2 days, and the Rescue Diver course also taking 2 days.
The Divemaster training can be tailored to fit your schedule, allowing for flexibility as you log the necessary dives.
Participants must be at least 18 years old to enrol in the course.
This age requirement ensures that all participants are mature enough to handle the responsibilities and challenges of diving training.
Yes, participants need to be fit and healthy. You must be able to swim 200 metres and float for 10 minutes.
Before beginning the Divemaster training, you will need to undergo a thorough HSE medical examination and pass stamina tests to ensure you meet the fitness standards for diving.
All essential diving equipment will be provided during the course, including tanks and weights.
However, you will need to purchase or provide your own personal diving gear, such as a mask, snorkel, fins, and wetsuit. It’s advisable to invest in quality personal gear for comfort and safety.
Entry fees to lakes range from £15-20 per day, tank fills cost £5 each, and the Divemaster crewpack is priced at £220.
It's essential to budget for these additional expenses when planning your training.
To complete the Divemaster course, you will need to have logged a minimum of 60 dives. Initially, you must have at least 40 dives to begin the Divemaster training.
The course includes opportunities to log these dives through assisting with dive site setup and helping other students.
Training is conducted at various pool locations across London, including Soho, Surrey, and North London.
Open water training primarily occurs at Wraysbury (near Heathrow) and Chepstow for deeper dives. The diverse locations ensure convenient access for all participants.
Upon successfully completing the course, you will receive PADI certifications for Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Emergency First Response, Rescue Diver, and finally, the Divemaster certification.
These qualifications enable you to dive independently and assist instructors.
We partner with Rewilding Britain to help protect our natural spaces for future adventures.
All centres are vetted for safety and quality. Your adventure is in good hands with adventuro.
Fantastic time!! I’ve been wanting to get my open water license for a while and the team at Oyster Diving were super helpful and supportive! I would fully recommend!
Having not dived for 5 years I was worried that I did not know how to set up the kit and do the dive basics. This course was perfect. I was able to ask all the questions I wanted and the instructor was calm and positive. I completed the course…
Suited our purpose as beginners -a patient considerate instructor helped. Many thanks Ian and Anne
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