Begin your scuba diving journey with the Basic Scuba Diver program.
This is the best way to discover what scuba diving is like, try open water and confirned water diving and learn basic dive skills. All in one short, fun, course, Start today!
You will get to learn the skills and knowledge you need to try diving up to 12 meters deep with an SSI Professional.
It is a great way to explore the underwater world more fully as you try diving. The entire Basic Diver program can be credited towards the Scuba Diver or Open Water Dive programs within 6 months, so you can take the next step in your dive adventure.
Basic Scuba Diver Pre-Requisites
- Minimum age is 10.
- You must be medically fit for diving and be able to complete a 200-metre swim and tread water for 10 minutes.
- All participants must download and complete the SSI Medical Disclaimer Form prior to participation. Any pre-existing medical conditions highlighted on this form will require medical clearance before we can allow you to take part.
Course Fee
BASIC DIVER £195.00pp
Course Duration
1 Confined Pool Session
1 Open Water Dive - 1 day at a UK inland dive site.
What's included?
The course fee includes main equipment hire, (you must have your own mask and snorkel), air, tuition, SSI eLearning theory, swimming pool fees, SSI Certification fee. Not entry fees to inland dive sites.
How do I sign up?
- Download the SSI APP Register for FREE and complete your profile in full.
- Complete the SSI Medical Disclaimer Form in the APP or download and email to info@jcscuba.net for us to review.
- Pay your non-refundable deposit to secure your place. Interim/balance payment is required at referral stage. Final balance payment prior to going to open water, (Any discounts are applied at the end of your chosen course option).
- Once your order comes through we will check the calendar and advise you of our next available start date.
What will I do?
During our SSI Basic Diver course, you'll learn what you need to know to explore the underwater world using scuba.
The SSI Basic Diver course includes theory, one confined pool session where you learn the basics and practice scuba skills in a swimming pool. You'll enjoy making one minidive, which take you through the same steps you follow when you make the open water dive. To complete training you practice, apply and demonstrate what you learnt during the Open Water Dive at a local dive site.
When are they held?
The sessions are held every Wednesday evening at The Ridgeway Leisure Centre Pool, Wroughton 8:00pm, kit up 7:45pm. SATNAV SN4 9DJ
What next?
Now you have the option of moving onto the SSI Scuba Diver course or SSI Open Water Diver Course, where you will increase your experience and develop your underwater skills.