Dive Training Program

NASDS Open Water Certification
Continuing Education Programs
     Advanced Open Water Certification
     Master Diver Certification
     Rescue Diver Certification
 Specialties Courses
     Equipment Maintenance
     Advanced Navigation
     Relocation and Recovery
     Physics and Physilogy
     NITROX / Safe Air
     Altitude Diving
     Boat Diving
     Underwater Game Collection
     Dry Suit Diving
     Underwater Communications
     Underwater Photography
     Marine Life Awareness
     Underwater Video
     First Aid for Divers
     Standard First Aid
     CPR
     DAN O2
     Drift, Surf, and Current Diving
     Night Diving
     Underwater Navigation
     Deep Sport Diving
     Advanced Dive Planning
     Cavern Diving
     Cave Diving
     Ice Diving
     Advanced NITROX and Stage Decompression
     River Diving
     Aquatic / Emergency Managment
     Underwater Archeology
     Wreck Diving
 Proffessional Dive Educator
     Dive Supervisor
     Asisstant Instructor
     Instructor Training
     Sales Seminar
     Instructional Evaluation Seminar
 
 

Open Water Certification

Class includes 6 classroom modules, six pool dives, 6 open water dives, use of standard scuba gear, textbook and dive planning tools. Not included: mask, snorkel, fins, hood, boots, gloves and mouthpiece

The four previous prices all cover the same material. There are different prices for the different style classes; we offer private, semi-private and group classes. The class that would finish the quickest is a private class. During the private class the instructor teaches the student at the student’s pace and schedule. Classes are general completed over a shorter period of time because they can meet multiple times during a week. Group lessons do cover the same material but they are done on a set schedule, generally once a week and take longer to accomplish.

The minimum amount of time the student will spend in training with the instructor is forty hours. Outside of the formal class the student will be expected to do homework. Every chapter of the manual has questions at the end that are assigned. There is also an exam at the end of the course. It is required that the student passes the exam with very high scores or reexamination is required.

During the open water class scuba equipment is included in the price of the class but personal fit items are not. It is recommended, especially if further education is in the future, that students acquire their own equipment during the open water class. This allows the student to become more comfortable in the water and allows familiarity with equipment, which promotes safety. Upon completion of the open water program an evaluation would take place. It is generally recommended that the diver does some dives at the ocean and surrounding lakes to polish skills learned in the open water before entering the advanced program.

Did you ever what it would be like to glide through inner space and to venture where many people only dream of going?   Scuba would allow you to do that. As a diver you could glide over amazing coral formations explore sunken shipwrecks or enjoy a local dive.  Anyone can learn to scuba dive with the proper training and a complete total diving system.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 12 years of age, no upper limit.
• Be comfortable in the water, we can help with this.
• Be in reasonably good health, a short medical questionnaire must be completed.
• Have an open mind and a willingness to learn.
• Want to have fun.

What does our "Dive Safe" program include?
 

• 6 classroom/pool sessions covering 10 modules
• Student portfolio including all necessary planning tools, logbook and tables
• 6 Open water dives
• Use of all heavy standard scuba equipment
• A TIC card from NASDS, one of the most prestigious certifying agencies in the world. This certification is your passport to the most rewarding, fun filled sports in the world

• Mask, snorkel, fins, boots, hood, gloves and mouthpiece. These are all personal fit items and must be fitted by your instructor.
• DUI dry suits are available for rent during your open water dives.
• Ask your instructor for details on the dry suit option, which can be added to your open water class and other programs we offer.

Aquatic Specialties and NASDS stands for quality education

• Safety is most important, Quality not Quantity
• High quality instruction
• Great selection of high quality diving equipment
• Continuing education programs through Instructor Trainer
• Technical Training
• Private or group lessons can be tailored to the needs of divers

NASDS Open Water Scuba Diving Certification Course

6 Sessions Consisting of Pool and Lecture

• Session 1
• Chapter 1 Introduction to the Underwater Experience and the World of Inner Space
• Chapter 2 Introduction to Skin Diving Techniques
• Pool 1 Watermanship Evaluation/Underwater Swimming Techniques for Skin Diving
• Session 2
• Chapter 3 Introduction to the Scuba Air Delivery System and Breathing Patterns
• Chapter 4 The Environmental Protection System and Buoyancy Control System
• Pool 2 Introduction to Scuba- Introduction to Breathing Patterns and Underwater Coordination
• Session 3
• Chapter 5 Air Management and Information System and
• Accessory and Special Purpose Equipment
• Chapter 6 Introduction to the Open Water and Buddy Team Functioning
• Pool 3 Breathing Patterns, Equalization, Introduction to Sharing Air and Ascents
• Session 4
• Chapter 7 Primary Effects of Pressure on Ascent and Safe SAM
• Chapter 8 Secondary Effects of Pressure and Associated Diving Maladies
• Pool 4 Introduction to Equipment Removal and Replacement and Rescue Skills
• Session 5
• Chapter 9 The NASDS Safe Diving Tables
• Chapter 10 The Techniques of Dive Planning
• Pool 5 Advanced Sharing Air, Descent/Ascent Training, Entry Techniques
• Session 6
• Written Evaluation
• Pool 6 Review of Skills and Pool Evaluation

NASDS Open Water Certification Dives (Freshwater Boat Dives and Ocean Beach Dives)
 

• Open Water 1 & 2
• Introduction to Open Water Skin Diving
• Introduction to Basic Scuba Techniques in the Open Water
• Open Water 3
• Continuing Basic Scuba Techniques in the Open Water
• Underwater Tour with Buddy and Instructor
• Open Water 4
• Introduction to Underwater Emergency Techniques
• Open Water 5
• Underwater Navigation and Problem Solving for
• Certification
• Open Water 6
• Fun Dive with Buddy and NASDS Boat Diving Certification

Continuing Education Programs

Advanced Open Water Certification
Advanced Open Water Class includes; lecture, open water review, advanced dive planing, under water navigation, night diving redundant breathing systems and deep sport diving equipment not included.

The advanced program does not include the rental of any equipment. For reasons of safety it is the belief of many in the dive industry that at this stage in a diver’s career they should own their own equipment. Rentals are available, but are not recommended and can actually be more costly than the purchases of equipment over the entire training period of an instructor.

The advanced course consists of about ten hours of lecture. It also consists of several days of intense in water training. Students will also be expected to study the entire manual prior to the class. Upon completion of the class the student will again be evaluated. Again, it is recommended that the diver participate in diving and practice skills learned in class.

Master Diver Certification
Master Diver Class includes: Equipment Maintenance, Advanced Navigation, Relocation Recovery, Physics and Physiology textbook, equipment and three elective specialties not  included in base rate.

The master program is broken up into several different units. The program is designed to start training the recreational diver to start taking responsibilities for other divers and gain further knowledge of the science involved in the sport of diving.

The first unit is equipment maintenance. Equipment maintenance is a class designed to teach fairly new divers what repairs and maintenance they can do to maintain equipment. It also focuses on repairs divers can do to repair their own equipment. It also describes what repairs a diver can do without voiding the warranty of equipment. This class is further stressed when the student, Todd, starts working with dive classes as an assistant. He will be relied on to fix minor equipment problems students face in the classroom and the open water.

Advanced navigation is a very important skill for an instructor to master. This class further enhances the student’s knowledge of navigating underwater.

The relocation recovery class is designed to further enhance navigational skills. It also teaches the student search patterns, the use of marker buoys and lift bags. This class is a great skill builder and is one of the most popular classes. Instructors are required to take and be well trained in subjects they will eventually teach. As a result of being a very popular class, this class is a necessity of a new instructor.

Physics and physiology is an in depth study into the sciences which affect divers . These classes give an advanced look at what happens to the diver in the water and why there are so many rules when diving. The knowledge of these sciences are vigorously examined at the conference/test instructors must pass to get their certification.

Three specialty courses are also required to fulfill the requirements for master diver. One recommended specialty class would be a SafeAir class. SafeAir is very popular method of diving with different air mixtures. These air mixtures can add additional safety to the sport. SafeAir is another class, which is very popular, and a well rounded instructor should be able to teach.

Another recommended specialty would be ice diving. This is a class focusing on winter diving. If Todd plans on working as an instructor in northern climates this, is another recommended skill instructors should have.

The master program takes several months to accomplish. A great deal of time is required of the student both in the classroom and water, but also on their own studying and practicing. Upon the completion of the master program students are evaluated again making sure that they are ready to progress to the next level.

Rescue Diver Certification
Rescue Diver Class includes:
Standard First Aid, First Aid for Divers, CPR Oxygen Administration, Aquatics Management and. Emergency Management, does not include textbooks and required equipment

Rescue diver prepares the student for handling diving accidents, injuries and emergencies. The class is designed to train the student to care for themselves or other divers in the case of an emergency. This portion of his education would require time in the classroom and water, along with home studying, practice and observing and helping other instructors.

Specialties Courses

Equipment Maintenance. Equipment maintenance is a class designed to teach divers what repairs and maintenance they can do to maintain equipment. It also focuses on repairs divers can do to repair their equipment. It also describes what repairs a diver can do without voiding the warranty of equipment

Advanced navigation is a very important skill to master. This class further enhances the student's knowledge of navigating underwater.

Relocation Recovery class is designed to further enhance navigational skills. It also teaches the student search patterns, the use of marker buoys and lift bags. This class is a great skill builder and is one of our most popular classes.

Physics and physiology is an in depth study into the sciences which affect divers . These classes give an advanced look at what happens to the diver in the water and why there are so many rules when diving.

NITROX or SafeAir is very popular method of diving with different air mixtures. These air mixtures can add additional safety to the sport by diving NITROX/SafeAir divers are much safer and are at less risk for decompression sickness. NITROX/SafeAir also help to prevent fatigue while diving

Altitude Diving-  there must be some consideration when diving at different altitudes. This class looks into how to approach and plan an altitude dive.

Boat Diving - Learn how to safely and efficiently dive from a boat. What is proper etiquette on a boat when it comes to packing, water entry and the ride home?

Underwater Game Collection - is it legal to lobster in New Hampshire? How do you safely spear fish? Many questions such as these are answered.

Dry Suit Diving - many people in the Northeast feel that the diving season is July and August. Why not extend the season? Learn to dive in a dry suit and year round diving is feasible.

Underwater Communications- Why struggle with hand signals underwater? Underwater communications has opened up a whole new world to sport divers. Through instruction students can learn to talk effectively underwater.

Underwater Photography- Are you interested in getting into underwater photography? Are you already involved in taking pictures, but are not quite happy with your results? Underwater photography teaches students how to compose photographs and evaluate photos taken so as to improve on future pictures

Marine Life Awareness- how do you know what all those critters are below the surface? Learn some tricks to make identification easier. Learn what creatures are friendly, who critters are territorial and which ones may swim to a diver to scratched.

Underwater Video- Learn to shoot underwater video

First Aid for Divers- Do you know what to do if you get a jellyfish sting? First Aid for Divers goes a step beyond standard first aid and focuses on potential marine injuries.

Standard First Aid- If you came across an accident on the side of the road or on the beach would you know what to do? Learn basic skills to save a persons life. Full Red Cross Certification

CPR- If someone was having chest pains or having trouble breathing would you know how to help them. Learn basic CPR and be a safer diver and citizen. Full Red Cross Certification

DAN O2- Learn to administer oxygen. Oxygen is generally one of the first steps when treating a diving injury. Learn the proper way to administer oxygen and help a fellow diver.

Drift, Surf and Current Diving- Calm water is preferred by most divers, but is not always an option in many areas. Learn the most efficient ways to handle currents and surf. Some of the most beautiful dives can also be some of the easiest dives when you know how to drift dive

Night Diving- Diving at night can be a magical experience. Learn to safely dive at night. Class consists of students learning skills such as proper light signals, entry/exit and marine life changes

Under Water Navigation- Learn to efficiently use a compass underwater.

Deep Sport Diving- Learn to safely dive deep. How to calculate air usage, dive planning and the use of redundant breathing systems is a major focus of deep diving

Advanced Dive Planning- Take dive planning and post dive analysis to the next level. Learn how you can be a safer more efficient diver

Cavern Diving-

Cave Diving-

Ice Diving- Have you ever wondered what a frozen lake looked like from a fish's perspective? Learn to plan, set up and do an ice dive. Palm trees not included

Advanced NITROX and Stage Decompression- Take sport diving to the next level. Stage decompression and advanced NITROX is a very advanced class for the diver looking to reach maximum depths and breath special gas mixtures

River Diving-

Aquatic/Emergency Management- Do you know how to manage an emergency. Learn how to create emergency procedures for the area and the type of diving you do?

Underwater Archeology-

Wreck Diving- Wrecks have lured divers to their remains since scuba was created. Experience the excitement of seeing a ship that was sunk over a hundred years ago or just last week. How do you lay lines? What do you do if there is potential for a silt-out? Learn techniques that can make you a safe diver.
 

Professional Dive Educator

Dive Supervisor: Includes; proper procedure on dive planning, preparing for dives and leading dives in the open water. Instruction would be given on proper procedures for shore dives as well as boat dives, filling cylinders, checking gear and minor equipment repairs. Student would also be required to assist open water instructors in teaching Open Water Classes. Training is done in the classroom, water, home study and personal evaluation sessions after each class are given so have instant feedback on progress and places which need improvement.

Assistant Instructor: Includes; all the necessary training and coaching which is required to take the instructor course. Assistant instructor provides the time for the necessary training and coaching which is required for the preparation of the instructor course. The student isrequired to keep close contact with the store. Assisting, observing and teaching as many classes as possible under the direct supervision of an instructor or instructor trainer, is one of the major focuses of this portion of the program. It is much like student teaching.

Instructor Training: Is weekly formal training sessions focusing on, teaching, sales and marketing techniques to help the perspective instructor learn to market his or her service. Instructor candidates also continue to work in the classroom and in the water with students teaching and getting feedback from instructor trainers.

Sales Seminar: Sales seminar is a marketing and sales training class which instructor candidates must participate. It is a very intense seminar lead by one of the leading sales trainers in the scuba

The Instructional Evaluation Seminar: is the final step in becoming an instructor. At this point the student is deemed ready to go get his certification to become an instructor. The actual seminar lasts several days, testing the student's knowledge, skills and abilities. It is required by the certifying agency that students must leave their training region and be tested by an outside source. This generally means flying to somewhere like Little Rock ,Memphis or Fort Collins for approximately four days to a week.