| A diver is a person who is a professional in scuba | | | | professional divers, since they possess specialized |
| diving or surface supplied diving. Learning how to | | | | skills and training. There are numerous schools and |
| scuba dive depends on the person's passion for | | | | professional institutions that offer courses for |
| water and water sports. Scuba diving allows a diver | | | | students who are interested in considering scuba |
| to stay under water for a longer period than the | | | | diving as a profession. The faculty of these schools |
| average individual can. SCUBA is also known as Self | | | | are experienced and have extensive knowledge |
| Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. The | | | | about scuba diving. These schools offer jobs at the |
| divers self-propels underwater by using fins that are | | | | end of the course that vary from trainer to diver |
| attached to the feet. Other divers move around with | | | | and many other posts. Certificates are handed out at |
| the assistance of a Diver Propulsion Vehicle or DPV, | | | | the end of each course. If the trained scuba diver |
| which is generally referred to as a 'scooter.' The | | | | wishes to work in a particular company, they can |
| sport of scuba diving has gained importance and | | | | apply. Many schools that train students in scuba diving |
| recognition in recent times. Many people indulge in | | | | offer certifications that are internationally recognized |
| water sports and are facinated by the experience | | | | and do not have an expiry date. There are various |
| that they consider the profession of scuba diving as | | | | dive companies who look for trained scuba divers |
| a career. | | | | and offer an extremely good salary. Websites also |
| Scuba diving is generally classified into many fields, | | | | offer online scuba courses that prove to be |
| and people sometimes turn in diving into full time | | | | extremely convenient for students. Scuba diving |
| careers. These classifications include recreational | | | | courses allow students to enhance their skill and |
| diving, public safety diving, technical or military diving. | | | | talent. Information on courses relating to scuba diving |
| Recreational divers are those who are considered | | | | can be found on the Internet or in the yellow pages. |