How much training is needed for scuba diving?

Answer 1

You Need to complete an open water course from your local dice shop. This consists of a classroom portion where you learn safety and other things. A pool portion where you apply these things in a safe environment. And an open water dive section where you are tested on what you were taught. After completing this you will be given a c card this will allow you to buy Scuba equipment air refills and go on dive trips. Also you can only dive 60 ft. Completing a deep sea diving course will give you 130 ft. This is the limit for recreational divers anything deeper and you may pass out or worse from the pressurized nitrogen in your tank

Answer 2

Many dive shops offer a two day program for the classroom and pool sessions, followed by a four dives done over two additional days. So the short answer is that you can become a certified scuba diver in four (sometimes less) days. How many years does it take to become a GOOD scuba diver, I'll leave for someone else to answer. Like anything, a good teacher and plenty of practice can bring you safely to that goal.

Answer 3

Dive training usually involves classroom based training about the theory and also practical sessions in the water to help show you the kit and how it all works and develop your in-water skills.

Theory may include topics such as dive planning, use of dive kit, first aid etc.

Organisations such as BSAC, PADI or SSI will have more detailed curiculum so you could check their websites.

Answer 4

You need to take an Open Water class to get certified. But to be competent and safe, you need to take more classes after that.

Answer 5

an average PADI course in the UK is compiled of 6 pool training sessions and 3 open water water dives (16 metres)

Answer 6

Go to the website for PADI to obtain complete details on their courses. There are other organizations, of course.