PHASE 1 SPECIALTY DIVER

This is an all-inclusive program that includes tuition, books, and materials, and all PADI fees.

Approved For VA Educational Benefits

132 Clock Hours

The Phase 1 Specialty Diver Program was developed to take the non-diver through PADI Master Scuba Diver (MSD) This program can be entered with no certification or experience.

Objective: the objective of Sea Experience Diving Schools Phase 1 Specialty Diver Program is to take the non-diver and assist them on their path to becoming a competent PADI diver. This program would assist the student to head down the path of becoming a PADI professional moving on to Phase 2 Professional Divemaster and working in the scuba industry.

Entrance/Admission requirements:  18 years old, PADI Diving Medical examination form signed by a physician (specifically an MD or DO) stating fitness to dive and dated within the previous 12 months.

Pre-Phase Program consists of 4 components:

OW-1:  PADI Open Water —  25 Clock Hours — 3 Days
AOW-1: —  PADI Advanced Open Water —  22 Clock Hours —  3 Days
DVES-1: —  PADI TIP Dives —  50 Clock Hours —  10 Days
MSD-1: —  PADI Master Scuba Diver —  35 Clock Hours —  5 Days

PADI Open Water Course — *25 Clock Hours* — OW-1

The PADI Open Water Course is a three-day class which provides the skills and knowledge necessary to become a safe, certified, recreational scuba diver. The course consists of a full day of classroom and pool work followed by two half days of ocean dives with an instructor.

Minimum age:  18 years old (minimum 18 years of age to track toward Divemaster)

Certification:   PADI Open Water Diver

Number of Dives: 4

Required Equipment: Masks, fins, snorkel, wetsuit, BCD with low pressure inflator, single hose regulator with alternate-air-source, submersible pressure gauge, depth gauge, compass, bottom timing device (dive computer preferred), dive knife or cutting tool, pencil, underwater slate, surface signaling device (recommended) and a pocket mask.

Note: Scuba tanks will be provided at no extra charge. Weight belts and weights will also be provided at no charge however a deposit of $50.00 is required to cover possible loss.

PADI Advanced Open Water Course — *22 Clock Hours*  —  AOW-1

The Advanced Open Water Course is a three-day training class which provides recreational divers with the knowledge required to safely plan and conduct advanced recreational level dives. Three advanced level boat trips, which include six advanced level dives followed with an academic session for each topic.

Prerequisite: Applicant must be certified as PADI Open Water Diver and show completion of Knowledge Reviews.

Minimum Age:  18 years old

Certification:  PADI Advanced Open Water Diver

Number of Dives: 6

Required Equipment: mask, fins, snorkel, wetsuit, BCD with low pressure inflator, single hose regulator with alternate-air-source, submersible pressure gauge, depth gauge, compass, bottom timing device (dive computer preferred), dive knife or cutting tool, pencil, underwater slate, surface signaling device (recommended) and a pocket mask.

Note: Scuba tanks will be provided at no extra charge. Weight belts and weights will also be provided at no charge; however, a deposit of $50 is required to cover possible loss

PADI TIP Dives  — *50 Clock Hours* — DVES-1

The Sea Experience TIP Dives provide the student with the opportunity to gain additional dives and achieve the total number of dives needed to progress through the PADI system and our Phase programs.

Prerequisites:  18 years, PADI Open Water Diver

Number of Dives: 30

Required Equipment: mask, fins, snorkel, wetsuit, BCD with low pressure inflator, single hose regulator with alternative-air-source, submersible pressure gauge, depth gauge,  compass, bottom timing device (dive computer preferred), dive knife or cutting tool, pencil, underwater slate, surface signaling device and a pocket mask.

PADI Master Scuba Diver  — *35 Clock Hours* — MSD-1

The PADI Master Scuba Diver Course is a five-day training class which provides advanced level divers with additional training in five specified types of diving.  Five boat trips with specialized practical training and knowledge reviews which denotes the diver with superior experience and achievement.

Prerequisites:  PADI Open Water Diver , PADI Advanced Open Water Diver , PADI Rescue Diver, Minimum of five PADI Specialty Diver courses, Minimum of 50 logged dives

Minimum Age: 18 years of age.

Number of Dives:  14

Required equipment: mask, fins, snorkel, wetsuit, BCD with low pressure inflator, single hose regulator with alternate-air-source, submersible pressure gauge, depth gauge, compass, bottom timing device (dive computer preferred), dive knife or cutting tool, pencil, underwater slate, surface signaling device (recommended) and a pocket mask.

Note: Scuba tanks will be provided at no extra charge. Weight belts and weights will also be provided at no charge; however, a deposit of $50 is required to cover possible loss.

TOTAL TUITION COST: $3,499.00

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