PADI courses provided by
Paul O’Connell, IDCS #624095

Discover Scuba
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Open Water Diver
* Full Course in UK
* Full Course in UK & abroad
* Referral Course
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Liquid Polish Up
* With a PADI Pro
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Without a PADI Pro

Testing New Kit

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Adventure Diver
* Full Course
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Program

Advanced Diver

   
Emergency First Response
& Rescue Diver
* Emergency First Response
- Primary & Secondary Care
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 Rescue Diver
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 Emergency First Response
& Rescue Diver
   
(incl: options for practical
training only or internship)
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Divemaster



Requirements

To start the course you will need to be:

  • a certified PADI Rescue Diver or have qualifying certifications from another approved training organisation.

  • have proof of 20 or more logged dives including experience in deep diving and underwater navigation.

  • certification in Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary Care (First Aid) or have a qualifying certification from another approved training organisation within the last 24 months.

  • Passed HSE Medical within the last 12 months (list of HSE approved doctors available on request).

  • the minimum of 18 years old

Prior to certification release:

  • have proof of 60 or more logged dives including experience in deep diving, underwater navigation and night diving.

  • Read and agreed to PADI membership and licence agreement.

  • Still be current with HSE medical, Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary Care (First Aid).



Certification
The PADI Divemaster Course is the first solid step into PADI’s diving leaderships ranks. As a Divemaster you will be working towards honing your diving skills and knowledge, building up exemplary rescue skills, and are expected to show professionalism, good judgement, and be a role model to students and other divers.

This certification is a prerequisite for PADI Assistant Instructor, and Open Water Scuba Instructor.
 
 

What  we provide
The PADI Divemaster Course consists of three modules; Knowledge Development, Water Skills & Stamina, and Practical Application.

Liquid Divers can guarantee to provide advise, and fully support you throughout this course and can work towards designing this course around your requirements. The minimum number of sessions required for this course is 6-7 + home study (and can be met) but Liquid Divers recommend a slower approach to gain more hands on experience.

Knowledge Development
This is a combination of :
  • Course manuals and related materials for home studying (please see ‘Cost Section’ for further details) including support as required during this period by a PADI Instructor.
  • Class room sessions
  • Evaluation by written exams.
  • You complete an emergency assistance plan

Water Skills & Stamina

  • 4 Stamina Exercises (swims, tread water, snorkel swim & diver tow)
  • This teaches and develops role model level demonstration skills including the 20 basic scuba skills
  • Refines your rescue skills beyond PADI Rescue Diver
  • Preparation for higher teaching levels (Assistant Instructor & Open Water Scuba Instructor)

Practical Application

  • 3 training exercises (Map making, Underwater problem solving & Divemaster conducted program)
  • Internship in which you are supervising and assisting training and certified divers

or

  • 3 training exercises (as above)
  • 4 practical training exercises (Certified divers in open water, Open water diver students in confined water, Open water diver students in open water and Continuing education student divers in open water)

This course will be completed in a combination of locations including classroom, swimming pool, UK’s leading training sites and the South Coast.

We recommend you give yourself the minimum of 2-4 weeks to read at least chapters 1-2 of the Divemaster Manual and complete the quick quiz’s and knowledge review questionnaires in a relaxed way before starting this course.

Please contact us for further information and advice on this course and have a look at the PADI website (www.padi.com)

To read a course review by Kim Remsbery written after completing the course in 2008, please click here.

 



Cost

All course options are inclusive of:

  • All course materials
  • Dive site entrance fees
  • Refreshments
  • Kit Hire **
Basic Package £450.00
  • Incl: Crewpak (Manual, Digital Instructor Manual of Divemaster-led programs (CD-ROM), DSD Cue Card, Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving, Diving Knowledge Workbook, application package, Emblem, PADI Decal, Brochures, Slates and PADI Professional Bag).
Standard Package £499.00
  • Incl: Crewpak (as above), RDP, Wheel with pouch, Metric & Divemaster DVD
Deluxe Package £550.00
  • Incl: Crewpak (as above), RDP, Wheel with pouch, Metric, Divemaster DVD, eRDP with Instruction Booklet & Law and the Diving Professional Book.
**If you will need a mask, snorkel and fins please enquire when booking as a refundable deposit will be required.

NOT INCLUDED IN COURSE FEES:

Required Course Materials

  • Recreation Dive Plan Table (RDP) (if required at extra cost of £13.00 each).

Other Course requirements required by Liquid Divers are that you carry as part of your diving kit :

  • Pocket Mask (if required at extra cost of £10.00 each).

  • Knife/Dive Tool (enquire about any purchasing discounts available if required)

  • Emergency signalling device (Whistle, flare, inflatable signal - enquire about any purchasing discounts available if required)

  • SMB/DSMB (enquire about any purchasing discounts available if required)

Kit Hire - If you have any requirements for kit hire please discuss these when booking the course.
HSE Medical - Liquid Divers can provide details of what is required for your HSE medical and put you in touch with Dr David Adey, Spitfire Surgery - Woolston or provide a list of other HSE approved doctors.
Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary Care (First Aid) - Liquid Divers can provide a  discounted cost for renewal if required.

Please note there is a fee payable to PADI for Divemaster membership which is renewable annually - please ask for further details.

 



Payment Terms

All course fees can be paid in full at the point booking or we will require:

  • a non refundable initial payment of £250.00 when placing your booking, at which time you will receive all the required course materials.
  • the final payment of the outstanding balance the minimum of 7 days prior to the course start.


Liquid Divers
83 Porchester Road
Woolston
Southampton
Hampshire
SO19 2JA
 
Tel: 02380 431967