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Scuba Discovery


For those who want to test the waters, this is the course for you. The SDI Scuba Discovery Program gives you a glimpse into what you can expect to see in the underwater world as well as what you could expect to learn in the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Course. You will be shown the basic safety procedures for enjoyable scuba dives under the watchful eye of an SDI instructor. You will learn skills like equalizing your ears, buddy checks, basic buoyancy control, and underwater communication. You will also be given an introduction to basic scuba equipment and scuba skills followed by an underwater tour in the local marine environment. If you enjoy this experience then the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver course is your next step.

What does the program involve? Scuba Discovery is run over approximately an hour during the day and is designed to allow you to have fun underwater while understanding the basics of diving safety and technique. Prior to the pool session, your instructor will give a brief "classroom" session where you will have the basics of diver safety, the skills and exercises you will enjoy and the equipment that is to be used when diving explained. The pool session will begin in the shallow end where you will be shown how to fit your equipment and practice breathing from the scuba tank. Once you are ready, it's time to take that first breath underwater! All this happens in the shallow end so you can gain confidence quickly. You'll be amazed how easy it is to breathe and move and in no time, you will be gliding effortlessly below the surface!

		Skills Mastery Students are required to successfully complete the following skills in confined water : Weight system adjustment with proper weighting Pre-dive check of self and buddy Ear clearing and equalization Mask clearing - partial and full at depth Buoyancy compensator device (BCD) use - inflation using low pressure inflator and deflation at the surface / at depth Buoyancy control - controlled descents / ascents Regulator use - breathing, clearing and recovery at the surface / at depth Underwater swimming - proper fin use Computer use - use and reading of computer if worn by diver Use of gauges Underwater communications

Who can sign on? Virtually anyone who is in good health and comfortable in the water can participate. You will be asked to complete a medical questionnaire before you enter the water to ensure your safety and have parental consent if you are 10 to 17 years old. If you have any questions, contact your instructor who can send you the questionnaire in advance for your doctor to look over. The course is suitable for all age groups from ten years upwards. You will need to be able to demonstrate a mature and sound judgement concerning dive planning and execution inorder to complete the course.

What is included in the course? You will be supplied with all the diving equipment required for the pool session. Only suitable and maintained equipment will be provided to all students as this not only improves your safety but will also improve your comfort and enjoyment in the water. All you will need to bring are swim suit and towel and your instructor will provide all the rest! All necessary dive equipment Air Cylinders Discover Scuba Diving medical statement, safe diving practices and liability release forms Course completion certificate

Course Cost The course will be offered at a price of SGD 150 inclusive of all items mentioned above.

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