How fit do I need to be? 

You don’t need to be an athlete to learn to scuba dive, however you do need to be in good overall health and reasonably fit.  You should have basic swimming skills and be comfortable in water.  

Where is the training done?

Before you can go into open water you need to complete training in a swimming pool environment, this is conducted in Telford.  Once you progress to open water, training is conducted in open water environments at Stoney Cove Dive Centre in Leicestershire, and other inland and costal sites.  

How old do you have to be to learn to scuba dive?

You can begin to learn basic skills in the swimming pool with a bubblemaker course when you are 8.  At 10 you can begin the junior scuba diving course.  At 15 you can complete the Open Water Course. 

How long does each course take?

All Padi courses are designed to suit your requirements and work at a pace that you are comfortable with, please see individual courses for more details. 

What equipment do I need to start?

None. When you begin scuba diving we provide all equipment at no extra cost.  As you progress with more advanced courses, equipment charges may apply, please see individual courses for more details.