Join an elite group of divers who are more than tourists, but explorers, adventurers and conservationists.
The best part about the PADI National Geographic Diver certification is the opportunity to participate in an exploration project. You'll learn to observe and explore like an underwater scientist opening up your local dive sites like you have never seen them before. It will change your whole outlook on diving.
The insight and training you gain during this program will broaden your awareness and take your diving skills to a new level.
To Start
How do I get started?
As with all of the diving education programmes at Aquasport you start with the training materials. A deposit of £50 is required to book your National Geographic Diver Specialty. We will provide you with the National Geographic Diver Almanac and DVD for you to study prior to the start of your training.
Action
What will I do?
During your programme you will cover the following:
- How to observe your surroundings to get the best experience from each dive, no matter where
- Practical experience by gathering information, collecting images to create a visual representation of a dive site andn detailing what you have discovered through your observations
- Improve your underwater navigation skills and ability to find your way around underwater by using a compass as well as natural references
- You’ll be introduced to a multitude of aquatic species and be able to identify local aquatic plants and animals
- Improve your alround diving ability by practicing different buoyancy and finning techniques
- The use of computers and other exploration related dive equipment
You will have two days of intense exploration training to complete. In our fully equipped multi-media classrooms you will learn about the inhabitants of the local dive site, how to document evidence gathered.
In the on site training pool you will be given an overview of basic underwater photography techniques and take part in a buoyancy clinic.
You will put into practice what you learn in a combination of skills in two open water training dives.
Time
How long will it take?
The National Geographic Diver Specialty takes place over one weekend. Starting on the Saturday morning at 9am you will complete the theory sections from the National Geographic Diver programme and the pool training.
The Sunday will cover all the practical sessions during your two open water exploration dives.
Requirements
What will I need?
The PADI Open Water Diver certification or equivalent is the prerequisite requirements for the National Geographic Diver Specialty.
All standard scuba equipment requirements are included in the price including the use of dive computers and underwater digital cameras for the open water exploration dives.
The minimum age of enrollment on this programme is 10yrs.
You will need to fill out a self certification medical statement. If you have any medical conditions you think may prevent you from scuba diving please feel free to contact us and we will try to be of assistance.
Prices
PADI National Geographic Diver Specialty £145.
A £50 deposit is required when you book your programme with Aquasport. Balance of payment is due two weeks prior to the start of your training.
Dates
Starting on Saturday mornings at 9am and continuing on Sunday for the exploration dives.
Courses starting montlhy. Call the centre for the latest course information on 0121 706 6628 or email info@aquasportonline.com
Where To?
Where can I go from here?
Once you have completed your National Geographic Diver Specialty there is no stopping you on your road of adventure. Why not enrol onto the next PADI Underwater Navigator Specialty or PADI Underwater Digital Photography Specialty and use your new skills with real world practical applications like finding and photographing elusive underwater creatures.
Once you have completed five PADI specialties and your PADI Rescue Diver and have 50 logged dives you hold all the prerequisites for the PADI Master Scuba Diver certification. This is the highest non-professional rating in the PADI system of diver education.
Here at Aquasport all of our Instructors hold this level of recreational certification. We recommend that every diver takes this route regardless of their further ambitions as we see it as a commitment to education and a real achievement.
For those of you with deeper and longer expectations the PADI Tec Deep Diver programmes may be what you are looking for.
