Dive Master \/Guide<\/strong> \u2013 leading groups and planning dives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nA Guide to the Certification<\/h3>\n There are a few performance requirements you need to consider and these include:<\/em><\/p>\n\nBeing older than 10, but there\u2019s no maximum age if you\u2019re fit with a medical statement<\/li>\n Having no medical conditions that means you\u2019re unfit to dive<\/li>\n Being able to swim for at least 100 metres without stopping using a mask, snorkel, and fins<\/li>\n Showing that you\u2019re comfortable in the water and able to float and tread water for 10 minutes<\/li>\n Holding your breath for at least 35 seconds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe Theory<\/h3>\n To become a scuba diver you\u2019ll start with classroom or online preparation \u2013 studying dive manuals and watching scuba skills videos. The manuals are available in many different languages and classroom sessions will cover some of the more complex parts of the theory \u2013 and explain the dice tables and how to plan your dives.<\/p>\n
The theoretical part of your scuba diving certification can be done online \u2013 this has two advantages \u2013 you can do everything in your own time and at your own pace, and if you\u2019re planning to do your scuba certification abroad this\u2019ll save you time within the classroom.<\/p>\n
The Practice<\/h3>\n These basic skills are then practised in confined water \u2013 in a shallow cenote or off a calm beach in Tulum. You may have up to five confined water sessions then as you progress you\u2019ll be taken into deeper waters to learn more techniques and practise your newly acquired skills. The final open water dives are carried out in the ocean where you\u2019ll gain in confidence \u2013 diving with your instructor and then alongside buddies or in a guided group.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a list of essential diving skills you\u2019ll gain:<\/h3>\n\nSetting up your scuba gear<\/li>\n Cleaning and clearing your scuba mask<\/li>\n Getting in and out of the water<\/li>\n The principles of buoyancy control<\/li>\n Safety procedures<\/li>\n Underwater communication and navigation<\/li>\n Diving in shallow confined water<\/li>\n Diving in open water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/p>\n
The Certification<\/h3>\n When you\u2019ve completed and passed all sections of the open water diver certification course and the final exam you\u2019ll be officially PADI certified. Depending on where you completed your course you\u2019ll either have an actual or online envelope that includes all relevant details and is sent to the PADI headquarters \u2013 they\u2019ll then send you your certification card. \nSome cards may be handed to you directly on you completing the course. Certification cards are now available digitally \u2013 making it simple to access them on your phone or tablet.<\/p>\n
So Many Benefits<\/h3>\n Once you\u2019ve gained your certificate you\u2019ll be able to put all your training into practice<\/strong> \u2013 and safely dive with your buddies. Scuba certification requires the teaching of a professional scuba instructor \u2013 so you\u2019ll know how all the equipment works, and all of the varied safety procedures.<\/p>\nYou\u2019ll have easy access to professional dive shops worldwide to buy or rent your scuba gear \u2013<\/strong> and booking dive tours will be simple and straightforward. Rental shops have to ensure that clients renting their equipment have a scuba diving certificate \u2013 some shops simply won\u2019t rent gear to unlicensed divers at all.<\/p>\nYou have the freedom to explore deeper waters<\/strong> \u2013 with instructors able to take you on safe diving adventures taking in all of the breath-taking sights beneath the surface of the waves. You can also easily dive by yourself or go with a group to experience more challenging dives \u2013 with stronger currents or specific environment locations for example.<\/p>\nAs soon as you\u2019ve taken this step you\u2019ll then qualify for advanced and speciality courses. Depending on your interests you can try deep and wreck diving, underwater photography or videography courses, or diving with the sharks. You could<\/strong> consider taking the PADI Divermaster<\/strong> course perfecting your rescue skills, anticipating major dive problems, and being a role model for other divers. You\u2019ll need to have completed a minimum of 40 dives and attended a First Aid course.<\/p>\nFirst Aid courses meet the training requirements for the PADI Rescue Diver<\/strong> course and all other CPR professional grade assessments<\/strong>. You\u2019ll learn to provide all possibilities of survival whilst waiting for medical services \u2013 including primary care for people who can\u2019t breathe, have no heartbeat, have spinal injuries, or have serious bleeding. The course will also teach you CPR and the use of automated external defibrillator training.<\/p>\nTo be a Master Scuba diver<\/strong> you\u2019ll have to verify 25 PADI divers and have obtained five specialities \u2013 exploring sunken ships, diving with bull sharks, night dives, and diving in cenotes and caves. You\u2019ll complete the course within the year \u2013 taking an exam on diving physics, physiology, skills, equipment, and the use of the Recreational Scuba Planner<\/strong> \u2013 then you\u2019ll truly be a professional scuba diver able to organise and carry our courses, evaluate and counsel, and help with training other instructors.<\/p>\nThe underwater world will be your oyster!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4113,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nBenefits Of Becoming A Certified Scuba Diver | Koox Diving<\/title>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\t \n\t \n\t \n \n \n \n \n \n\t \n\t \n\t \n