Take the first step into the world of scuba diving with a globally recognised certification. This programme offers a perfect blend of theory and practice to help you become a confident and skilled diver. With personalised training and hands-on experience, you'll feel at ease exploring the underwater world.
Start with six academic sessions covering the essential theory behind scuba diving. You'll learn about dive physics, safety practices, equipment usage, and marine conservation, all presented in an engaging and accessible way.
Next, take part in six confined water sessions held in a pool. These sessions are designed to teach you practical skills such as breathing techniques, buoyancy adjustments, and emergency protocols in a safe and controlled environment.
Finally, complete four open water dives in natural conditions. This is where you’ll apply everything you’ve learned, gaining confidence while practising under professional supervision. By the end of these sessions, you'll be fully prepared to dive independently to depths of up to 18 metres.
The course is conducted in Borehamwood. With excellent facilities and easy access to both pool and open water locations, you'll enjoy a comfortable and supportive environment.
Conveniently located for participants from London, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Buckinghamshire, this is the ideal spot to start your diving training.
Participants must be fit to swim and ready to take part in both classroom and in-water training. No prior diving certification is required.
Our centre in Borehamwood is a PADI and SSI-certified dive centre, offering top-quality training across London, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Buckinghamshire. With a passion for diving and marine life, our team is dedicated to creating skilled and confident scuba divers.
From personalised instruction to a wide range of courses, we ensure a supportive and enjoyable environment. Whether you're starting your scuba journey or looking to expand your skills, we're here to guide you every step of the way.
The course includes six academic sessions, six pool/confined water training sessions, and four open water dives.
You'll learn key diving skills, safety practices, and the use of scuba equipment. Upon completion, you'll earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification, allowing you to dive up to 18 metres independently.
The course takes place at our centre in Borehamwood, WD6 2FR.
The confined water sessions are conducted in a pool, and the open water dives are held at nearby natural water sites, chosen for their safety and suitability for training.
The course takes approximately 16–32 hours to complete, spread over several sessions.
The exact schedule will depend on the availability of participants and instructors.
Anyone aged 10 years or older who is fit to swim can participate.
No prior diving experience or certification is required.
No, all necessary scuba equipment will be provided for the duration of the course.
However, if you own personal equipment such as a wetsuit or mask, you are welcome to use it.
About the centre
Unit 7 Hamilton Business Park, Stirling Way
We partner with Rewilding Britain to help protect our natural spaces for future adventures.
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Operated by Borehamwood Scuba, a partner of adventuro.
