Scuba Dive Courses, Scuba Diving Course, Open water Scuba Course, Cairns Scuba Dive Course

	DIVE COURSES Down Under Dive PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre
Open Water Learn to Scuba Dive Courses/ Advanced Open Water Scuba Dive Courses/ Rescue Courses/ Divemaster Scuba Courses/ Assistant Instructor Course / Instructor Course/ Enriched Air Course

Down Under Dive is internationally recognized as one of the World's leading dive training companies certifying over 6000 students a year. It is one of the finest PADI 5 star Diver Training Facilities in the world, offering the latest in equipment, technology and instruction from multi lingual Dive instructors.

     
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Open Water - Learn to Dive Courses

	Learn to Scuba Dive Course
	Air conditioned classrooms
	The latest audio visual teaching aids
	One of the largest purpose built dive pools in the Southern Hemisphere
	Largest and best 5 star training course facility in Cairns
	State of the art compressors and an attractive retail outlet with a wide selection of diving and snorkelling  gear as well as resort wear
	Instruction by experienced highly trained instructors.
	Course materials are also available in most languages to cater for multi-cultural client base. Dive Manual AUD$40
	Learn to Dive courses commence daily (except Christmas Day and New Years day)
	Exclusive moorings on the true edge of the Great Barrier Reef
	Cruising to a new Outer Reef location daily
	Lock-up excess luggage storage available at Down Under Dive Shop

NOTE: Students must pass a dive medical before commencing the course. Medicals are completed on the first day of the course and a full refund is provided if the student is deemed unfit to dive. For more information on medical requirements for diving go to www.divemedicals.com.au

PADI Rescue Diver Course

Rescue Course commencement dates on application.

Why PADI Rescue Scuba Diver?
Rewarding and fun that best describes the PADI Rescue Scuba Diver course. This course will expand your knowledge and experience level: Rescue Divers learn to look beyond themselves and consider the safety and well being of other divers. Although this course is serious, it is an enjoyable way to build your confidence.

What do I need to start?

	You can enrol in the Rescue Diver Course as a certified Advanced Open Water Diver .
	Minimum age: 15 years old (12 for PADI Junior Rescue Scuba Diver Course)
	Successful completion of a sanctioned CPR and First Aid Course within the past 24 months. A First Aid Course is offered to fulfill this requirement. This is AUD$120 and includes all training material and registration.

What will I do?
Rescue Diver training will prepare you to prevent problems and, if necessary, manage dive emergencies. During the five open water sessions, you'll cover:

	Self-rescue and diver stress
	Emergency oxygen delivery systems
	Dive first aid
	Swimming and non-swimming rescue techniques
	Emergency management and equipment
	Panicked diver response
	Underwater problems
	Missing diver procedures
	Surfacing the unconscious diver
	In-water rescue breathing protocols
	Egress (exits)
	First aid procedures for pressure related accidents
	Dive accident scenarios

How long will it take?

	2 days pool and theory
	Minimum Open Water Training Course: 4 Day Course

*$525 AUD 4 Day Rescue Diver Course - 1 Day pool & theory, 2 Day trips onboard Supercat + 1 Day onboard Osprey Minimum Student numbers required : 2
Accommodation - own arrangements

$645 AUD 5 Day Rescue Diver Course - 1 Day pool & theory, 2 Day trips onboard Supercat + 1 Day onboard Osprey. Includes 1st Aid Course. / Minimum Student numbers required : 2
Accommodation - own arrangements

  
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1 Day -Emergency First Response Course (EFR) First Aid and CPR training course.
$120AUD includes: manual registration fee and training material

PADI Divemaster Courses

Take the first step in your diving career and become a PADI Divemaster. Working closely with a Down Under Dive Instructor, you'll expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills as you become a dive professional. PADI Divemaster training course develops your leadership abilities by training you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers.

What can PADI Divemasters do?

	Work at local dive centers, on liveaboard dive boats, yachts and at exotic resort locations
	Assist PADI Instructors with students
	Lead PADI Scuba Divers on guided dive tours
	Teach and certify PADI Skin Divers
	Teach PADI Discover Snorkeling programs
	Conduct PADI Scuba Review programs for certified divers
	Lead certified divers on Discover Local Diving experiences
	Teach Emergency First Response programs after successful completion of an Emergency First Response Instructor course.

 
What do I need to start?

	PADI Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver or qualifying certification from another training organization
	PADI Rescue Diver certification or qualifying certification from another training organization.
	Medical clearance signed by a physician at Down Under Dive ($44). (For Employment in Australia you need AS2299 medical clearance).
	20 logged dives
	18 years old

What will I do?

	Learn dive leadership through classroom and independent study sessions
	Complete water skills and stamina exercises in confined and open water
	Training exercises to test organizational and problem solving abilities
	An internship or series of practical training exercises

 
How long will it take?

14 Days - 6 Days Pool & Theory, 8 Day Trips on Supercat including 16 Dives & 2 weeks experience available on completion
*$1,660 AUD

  
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PADI Assistant Instructor
The PADI Assistant Instructor course is the first portion of the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC). You'll not only gain additional experience as a PADI Professional but you'll also start learning the PADI System of diver education.

What can PADI Assistant Instructors do?

	Teach academic presentations under the indirect supervision of a PADI Instructor
	Evaluate Open Water Diver surface skills under the indirect supervision of a PADI Instructor
	Teach the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty course
	Teach Project AWARE Specialty courses
	Conduct PADI Discover Scuba experiences
	Teach Emergency First Response after successful completion of an Emergency First Response Instructor course

What will I need to start?

	PADI Divemaster rating or qualifying certification from another certification organization
	At least 18 years old
	Have 60 logged dives, including night, deep, and navigation dives
	Have been a certified diver for at least 6 months

What will I do?

	Knowledge development through self-study, quizzes, lectures and presentations
	Confined water skill review and assessment, workshops and presentations
	Open water workshops, rescue assessment and candidate presentations

 How long will it take?

	The course can vary from as little as three days to more than two weeks
	Day trips only.

What materials are needed?

	PADI Instructor Manual
	Instructor Candidate Workbook
	Open Water Lesson Planning Slate
	Confined Water Lesson Preparation Slate
	Open Water Aquatic Cue Cards
	Confined Water Aquatic Cue Cards
	The Law and the Diving Professional
	The Business of Diving
	The Best of The Undersea Journal

*$750AUD

  
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PADI Instructor Diving Courses

	Group numbers are limited to allow personal instruction
	Courses are conducted to International standards with maximum attention given to students training and  instructional development
	Down Unders instructors have greater flexibility to teach what you want and what you need to know
	Our Training and safety record is the envy of our competitors
	Our courses are more involved and will challenge you completely
	You will learn MORE on our Padi Courses

Courses are conducted to High International standards with maximum attention given to students training and Instructor development. Numbers are limited to allow personal instruction and attention. Course includes instructor kit & I.E
P.O.A
For detail information on the above courses, please visit : www.fnqdive.com

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PADI Enriched Air Scuba Diver  

Why PADI Enriched Air Scuba Diver?

For more information, please visit: www.fnqdive.com

Maximize your time with the upgraded PADI Enriched Air Diving course. Enriched Air Diving saves you time by allowing you to:

	Stay underwater longer
	Get back into the water sooner
	Get your certification while simultaneously completing dives for other PADI courses

Plus, by diving with Enriched Air you may feel less tired on your vacation.
How much more time can I be underwater?
For example, if you dive to15 metres/50 feet on air, your no decompression limit is 80 minutes. But, diving on EANx36 gets you 220 minutes of no decompression time - an increase of 140 minutes! It is perfect for underwater photographers, wreck divers and anyone who wants to stay down longer.

What do I need to start?
All you need is your open water diver certification. (You must be 15 years of age or older).

What will I do?
You will learn preparation and diving procedures involved with enriched air diving.

How soon can I be diving on enriched air?
Just a mini workshop and a couple dives and you will be on your way.

	Theory one evening 3-4 hours
	Minimum Open Water Training: two dives over one day

Where can I go from here?
You can apply this Specialty course towards your Master Scuba Diver certification. You also need the PADI Enriched Diver certification if you intend to move into technical diving.

Includes
Day trip on Osprey V.
2 dives and all equipment and training materials

$350AUD

*Note: Government Environmental Management charge and Port Authority Administration levy is payable by all visitors to the Great Barrier Reef. $10AUD + $10AUD Fuel Levy per person per day
 

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Down Under Cruise & Dive
287 Draper Street, Cairns,
Queensland, 4870 Australia
Reservations: 61 7 4052 8300
Fax: 61 7 4031 1373
Administration: 61 7 4052 8307
FREECALL: 1800 079 099 (Within Australia)

EMAIL: reservations@downunderdive.com.au