Our NAUI certified Scuba Diver course will teach you everything you need to know to competently scuba dive.  

  Since 1959 NAUI (National Association of Underwater Instructors) has been the most widely recognized SCUBA diving certification organization in the World.

Barclay’s Skindiver’s Paradise  is a NAUI Platinum Educational Center. Our NAUI Scuba Diver certification course provides the fundamental knowledge and skills to scuba dive safely, confidently and competently.  

 Upon successful completion of this course, graduates are presented an internationally recognized certification card, and are considered competent to dive, with buddy, without supervision, provided the dive activities and the areas dived approximate those of training

Classroom

Time, in the classroom, will be divided between

·        proper assembly and donning of  your Scuba equipment

·        Reviewing, testing, and discussing all Homework materials from the NAUI texts, workbooks, video tape, and audio tape

·        Going over questions and preparing for Pool time.

·        Understanding Dive Tables and Dive physiology

Pool Time

  In the pool you will cover many subjects, including 

·        Students swimming capabilities

·        Basics of snorkeling , clearing mask

·        Proper assembly and donning of equipment

·        Achieving Proper buoyancy  

·         Numerous dive scenarios including removing and donning equipment under water, rescue, and Buddy Breathing… to name only a few.

Open Water Dives

 The student will be required to complete open water dives. 

 Two dives may be made on a single day during the course. All open water training will take place during daylight hours.

 Prerequisites  

•   Age. minimum age 15 years

·         Jr Diver minimum age 10 years*

      Physicians release form.  Students are required to attain and present a doctor’s approval indicating that the student has no physical ailments or limitations that would present a risk to the student or others.

Equipment Required

    Your initial investment is minimal as students are only required to have their own personal items before first pool session. 

These items include Snorkel  ~ Mask ~ Fins  ~ Gloves ~ Boots  

 Barclay's Skindivers Paradise has package prices for all the equipment you'll need in price ranges to fit any budget.

Supplied Equipment

  Barclay’s Skindivers Paradise  will supply the other dive equipment needed which includes

4 ~ 1.5 hour Classroom Sessions

5 Open Water Dives

80 Question Written Test