The NAUI Scuba Diver course is an entry-level course designed to teach the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to dive safely in open water. The course is presented in 3 phases: Academic Knowledge, Confined Water Training and Open Water Training.

Academic Knowledge (eLearning/Home Study): This portion of the course familiarizes students with the basic history, science, equipment and practices of Scuba. You can complete the knowledge portion of the program online through the NAUI Scuba Diver Education System eLearning, or you can read through the textbook and complete the Student Workbook. Alternatively, you can also arrange for classroom instruction with an instructor for a small additional cost. Academic training must be completed before beginning Confined Water Training sessions.

Confined Water Training: Over the course of 6 evenings (9 hours), students will view, learn and then practice swimming, snorkelling and diving skills under the direction of professional dive instructors. In a safe and supervised pool environment participants will learn equipment assembly, entries, mask and snorkel clearing, basic rescue and safety, and all the skills required for safe and comfortable diving, with ample opportunity to discuss their learning and its application to actual diving.

Open Water Training: Once students have achieved competence and confidence in the pool, the real diving begins. Over the course of a weekend, students complete their certification with 5 open water dives in a protected area of the St. Lawrence river (usually at Brockville or Prescott). Day One allows students to practice what they've learned in the pool in a real dive environment, introduces wetsuits, and covers skills like underwater navigation. Day Two features two dives on the historic wreck of the Conestoga, near Cardinal, Ontario. The open water dives can also be completed in warmer climates during store excursions, or by Universal Referral Program.

For a copy of our course flyer click here.

Cost:

• $85 for NAUI Scuba Diver Education System (with eLearning code)
• $245 for the Confined Water Training
• $95 for the Open Water Training
• $10 for the Universal Referral Student Package
• Ask about our group rates
• All course fees are subject to 13% HST

Supplied at no cost:

• Scuba equipment for the pool (cylinder, regulator, BC)
• Rental equipment for the Open Water Training dives
• Air fills for the course

Extra costs:

• Personal snorkelling gear (mask, snorkel, fins, boots, weight belt and lead weights). Click here for special pricing information for purchasing this equipment. Alternatively, this equipment may be rented for $100 for the course
• Transportation to and from the course and the open water dives is the responsibility of the student.
• Academics can be taught in classroom by an instructor for an additional fee of $35 per student

Prerequisites:

• You must complete a personal medical history form and, if required, must have a medical form filled out by a physician prior to pool training (THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT).
• You must be able to swim and be comfortable in water.
• You must be at least 12 years old (12-14 year olds will receive Junior certification with restrictions that can be found here.)
• You will be asked to sign a Statement of Understanding for the course. A sample can be seen here.

2012 Schedule: (pool sessions generally run from 9:00pm until 10:30pm but students will meet at the store earlier)

Course #	Pool Dates	Earliest Dives
2012-A	JAN 18 to FEB 22	MAY 26/27
2012-B	FEB 29 to APR 18 (no class Mar 14 + 21)	MAY 26/27
2012-C	APR 18 to MAY 23 (NEW DATES)	MAY 26/27
2012-D	MAY 23 to JUN 27	JUL 7/8
2012-E	JUL 4 to AUG 8	AUG 11/12
2012-F	AUG 29 to OCT 3	OCT 13/14 (weather permitting)
2012-G	OCT 10 to NOV 14	Spring 2013 or referral