PADI Speciality Programs
Why AWARE - Fish Identification?
This course will introduce you to the most common fish families and species found in temperate and tropical waters. You'll also learn basic fish identification and scientific survey techniques as well as how important personal involvement is in aquatic conservation.
What do I need to start?
- PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
- Minimum age: 10 years old
What will I do?
During your AWARE - Fish Identification Diver Specialty course, you'll practice basic fish identification techniques then collect fish identification data for submission to the REEF Fish Survey Project (if appropriate). The course includes all the background you'll need to identify fish in your area, including:
- Information on Project AWARE and aquatic protection worldwide
- Characteristics of local fish families and species
- Fish survey techniques and strategies
- Fish identification dive planning, organization and procedures
How long will it take?
- Recommended Course Hours: 12
- Minimum Open Water Training: two dives over one day
Where can I go from here?
The AWARE - Fish Identification Adventure Dive from the Adventures In Diving program credits toward this specialty at the discretion of the instructor and this specialty certification counts as one of the five Specialty course certifications for the PADI Master Scuba Diver certification.
For more information on how you can hone your fish identification skills, stop by West Wales Diving Centre.
Why PADI Boat Diver?
Through the PADI Boat Diver Specialty course, you can learn the techniques and procedures for diving from different types of boats. The more boats you're diving from, the more diving you're doing.
What do I need to start?
- PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
- Minimum age: 10 years old
What will I do?
As part of your PADI Boat Diver Specialty course, you'll learn about:
- Boat diving planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards
- Proper boat diving etiquette, including equipment storage and conduct
- Common boat terminology
- Specific and local boat diving laws and ordinances
- Overview of emergency and safety equipment needed on- private dive boats
How long will it take?
- Recommended Course Hours: 12
- Minimum Open Water Training: two dives over one day
Where can I go from here?
The Boat Adventure Dive from the Adventures In Diving program may credit toward this Specialty course at the instructor's discretion. This Specialty course can also be one of the five Specialty certifications necessary for your PADI Master Scuba Diver certification.
If boat diving sounds like the key to your next adventure, get in touch with West Wales Diving Centre for more information.
Why PADI Deep Diver?
The Deep Diver Specialty course offers you the opportunity of a lifetime - going deep to see thing others can only dream about.
What do I need to start?
- PADI Adventure Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
- Minimum age: 15 years old
What will I do?
- You'll learn deep dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques and hazards. You'll also put this knowledge to the test as you go on four open water dives that range from 18 - 40 metres / 60 - 130 feet.
How long will it take?
- Recommended Course Hours: 24
- Minimum Open Water Training: four dives over two days
What will I need?
- Deep-Pak, which includes manual, video and log insert
Where can I go from here?
You can count the Deep Adventure Dive from your Adventures In Diving program as the first dive of the Specialty course at instructor discretion. This Specialty course certification also counts as one of five Specialty certifications required for Master Scuba Diver certification. To take your diving to new depths, stop by West Wales Diving Centre today.
Dive Today and DISCOVER Enriched Air NITROX
Now you can try it while you dive it with PADI’s Dive Today philosophy and Discover Enriched Air Nitrox. Diving with enriched air lets you:
- Stay underwater longer
- Get back into the water sooner
- Credit the experience you gain towards PADI Enriched Air Diver course
How much more time can I be underwater?
If you dive to15 metres/50 feet on air, you can gain up to 95 additional minutes of no decompression time by diving on enriched air rather than on air.
How deep can I go?
Successful completion of Dive Today or Discover Enriched Air Nitrox allows you to dive to a maximum of 30 metres/100 feet using EANx32 within the no decompression limits of the air Recreational Dive Planner, depending upon your certification. Your dives will be under the indirect supervision of a PADI professional who is enriched air certified.
What do I need to start?
For Discover Enriched Air Nitrox you must be at least 15 years of age and be at least a PADI Open Water Diver (or have a qualifying certification from another organization). You may also qualify if you are currently enrolled in a PADI Open Water Diver course.
What will I do?
You’ll learn the procedures and preparation necessary to safely dive using enriched air.
How soon can I be diving on enriched air?
A short overview and you’ll be on your way.
What will I need?
You'll need your PADI Enriched Air Specialty Diver manual.
Where can I go from here?
At your instructor’s discretion, you can apply Discover Enriched Air Nitrox towards your Enriched Air Diver certification.
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If you want to stay underwater longer, stop by West Wales Diving Centre today
Discover Enriched Air Nitrox will keep you where you want to be…underwater.
Why PADI Enriched Air Diver?
Maximize your time with the upgraded PADI Enriched Air Diver course. Enriched Air Diver saves you time by allowing you to:
- Stay underwater longer
- Get back into the water sooner
- Get your certification while simultaneously completing dives for other PADI courses
Plus, by diving with Enriched Air you may feel less tired on your vacation.
What do I need to start?
All you need is your open water diver certification. (You must be 15 years of age or older).
What will I do?
You will learn preparation and diving procedures involved with enriched air diving.
How soon can I be diving on enriched air?
Just a mini workshop and a couple dives and you’ll be on your way.
- Recommended Course Hours: 12
- Minimum Open Water Training: two dives over one day
What will I need?
You'll need your PADI Enriched Air Crew-Pak, which includes an Enriched Air 32 percent Table, Enriched Air 36 percent Table and Equivalent Air Depth/Oxygen Exposure Table.
Where can I go from here?
You can apply this Specialty course towards your Master Scuba Diver certification.You also need the PADI Enriched Diver certification if you intend to move into technical diving.
Sign up today!
If you want to stay underwater longer, stop by West Wales Diving Centre and tell them you're interested in the PADI Enriched Air Diver Specialty course.
The PADI Enriched Air Diver course will keep you where you want to be…underwater.
Why PADI Equipment Specialist?
Whether it's a regulator problem, a wet suit tear or a broken mask strap, the Equipment Specialist course can help. This Specialty course prepares you for the basic equipment maintenance, care and adjustments you'll encounter every day. In addition, you'll get the valuable background on equipment repair and purchase, making you better able to protect your investment.
What do I need to start?
- PADI Scuba Diver, Junior Scuba Diver, PADI Open Water Diver, Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
- Minimum age: 12 years old (10 for PADI Junior Scuba Diver and PADI Junior Open Water Diver)
What will I do?
During your PADI Equipment Specialist program, you'll familiarize yourself with the operation and maintenance of your personal equipment. Your instructor might also provide the opportunity to review new or unfamiliar dive equipment.
The program is not an equipment repair program but it does give you:
- Theory, principles and operation of dive equipment
- Routine recommended care and maintenance procedures
- Common problems with equipment and recommended professional maintenance procedures
- Simple suggestions for comfortable equipment configurations and an introduction to new equipment
How long will it take?
- Recommended Course Hours: six
What will I need?
- The Scuba Equipment Care & Maintenance book
Where can I go from here?
You can count this Specialty certification towards your Master Scuba Diver certification.
To learn more about your dive equipment, stop by West Wales Diving Centre and sign up for the PADI Equipment Specialist certification.