| Entry into the world of scuba diving commences with | | | | a junior open water course. Meanwhile, health is |
| extensive basic scuba diving training at the hands of | | | | another primary requisite and only those who fit the |
| qualified diving instructors from a PADI or NAUI | | | | medical bill - based on a questionnaire and a medical |
| affiliated diving school. Training could stretch from a | | | | certification endorsed by a physician, are admitted |
| few days to as much as 11 weeks; although a | | | | into the course. |
| lengthier duration is much preferred to give the | | | | Classroom Training. All the theoretical aspects of |
| beginner ample time to be comfortable underwater; | | | | scuba diving will be discussed and learned through |
| to become adept with scuba equipment use and of | | | | classroom instruction at a duration of up to 9 weeks. |
| course to master basic diving skills before these | | | | Classroom training will cover various topics which |
| acquired abilities are tested in the open water. | | | | includes basic diving techniques, safety parameters to |
| Requirements. As a prerequisite to enrollment in | | | | diving, selection and maintenance of scuba equipment, |
| foremost scuba diving schools, the participant should | | | | physiological implications of a dive, dive planning and a |
| be at least 15 years old where divers below the age | | | | preview of basic diving skills. Participants will also be |
| of 18 are admitted only after securing parental | | | | given homework and exams after each session. |
| consent. Divers below 15 years old can participate in | | | | |