ITDA Scuba Diving

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ITDA Scuba Open Water Diver Certification Course Programs

Why be a Scuba Diver / Learn Scuba?

To simply be safely and properly prepared and trained / skilled in basic techniques, in order to have the most incredible experience of your life!
These levels are the basis for all other Scuba and Technical Diving certifications in the diving industry.
Scuba Open Water Diver is the first International Course level that allows unsupervised diving to International Standards;
Standards EN 14153-2 / ISO 24801-2 for Scuba Diver Training.
EN 14153-2 Applies in Europe as Autonomous Diver after completing the experience requirements and skills training to full certification.

For any clarification see our Standards Page

Scuba Open Water Diver &
Open Water Plus+

Scuba is mostly about just having fun diving - enjoying the marine life and being underwater but we must stress that there needs to be caution exercised as the marine environment for us, as humans requires us to use "Life Support Equipment", and to exercise caution over what we do, how we behave and not to touch anything underwater...

We can and will educate and train you to the highest standards but only YOU can help us to maitain them by being a "Competent, Safe & Caring Diver". We thank you!

Most training agencies offer their entry level program as "International Certification" to dive unsupervised. As Scuba Open Water or Open Water Scuba Diver (These are the same!).

However we (ITDA) offer a wider range and choice based on industry standards and expanding your expierence beyond the normal entry level certification. The normal requirement for many agencies is 4 open water dives and 5-6 pool or confined water practice sessions, plus a basic theory quiz.

Entry Level Scuba

ITDA Offer a unique range of "Entry Level" Diver Certifications from Introduction to Scuba Diving, Day Courses with Snorkelling and Scuba participation e-certificate, valid for 2 years to upgrade to Scuba Open Water Diver or Scuba Open Water Diver+ programs.

Most agencies offer programs like this but Do NOT Certify at this level or offer upgrades...

Divers enjoying a pool session...

Day Courses

ITDA Day Courses start by getting "Comfortable" in the water with some basic Snorkelling lessons with skills, like duck diving, Breathing Control and the correct ways to clear the snorkel on the surface and on ascent. You will recieve a 2 part briefing 1. Safety and safe use of equipment and 2. Skills development training.

Then it's time for lunch / or a break and after that a short briefing on the SCUBA equipment and you Introduction to Scuba session with skills on the surface first and then safety skills practise underwater, and then a short dive for experience & maximum Fun! You will be booking your course directly after, you'll have so much Fun!...

Entry Level Scuba Certifications

Day Courses & Intro to Scuba

Day courses are our joint offerings with partner training facilities who can share a day of FUN activities with Scuba diving Introduction programs leading to an Entry Level Scuba Certification and also Snorkel skills practice and training, which may also be offered with a "Certification", in Scuba and Snorkel Experience, with a CEC "Continuing Education Credit". Which will count as previous experience for a period of up to two years.

You may also apply for a certificate in Basic Snorkelling skills along with your "Introduction to Scuba Diving", Limited certification for diving under supervision to a maximum depth of 12m.

Open Water Scuba Diver

The Scuba Open-Water diver training program can be completed in just two to three days but we highly recommend taking three to four days and thereby taking your time and feeling more relaxed about learning to dive. Minimum of 6 Open Dives required.

Plus you can add 2+ Dives and gain even more valuable diving experience under professional supervision. We also have a number of options to learn the theory, you can buy your training materials here on-line; as instant downloads from the web and register your experience to obtain your e-certificate and or apply for your ID Card.

Open Water Scuba Diver Link

Open Water Scuba Diver Plus+

This training and International certification is the same as our "Open Water Scuba Diver" program but includes a minimum of 10 Open Water Dives. And offers the student access after 6 dives experience to our level 1 Specialist Diver programs as Introduction to Scuba "Specialist" diving activities. e-certifications maybe added for each specialist experience level for a small fee.

Ask your instructor about our e-certification services or visit our admin page to make an application for certificate - registration, and to add a Secure photo ID card for just $25 USD.

Link here to our Administration page

Experience Programs link