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padiidccdc · 01-06-2016, 06:12 AM

I'd like to do that sometime in the future, but I'm not sure how to go about getting a license. Also, how long does it take to become certified, and how long does your license last?

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padiidcgiliI · 01-16-2016, 12:58 AM

There are many different certification agencies. SDI, PADI, NAUI, YMCA, TDI, CMAS, NASDS, SSI. All of them follow the same basic principle which is to teach you to be a safe and comfortable diver. There are some basic prerequisites that must be met prior to enrolling in a SCUBA diving course. For ages 10 through 14 there are specific limits. They must dive with a parent or guardian and there are depth restrictions which are usually limited to 60 feet. Those in that age bracket receive what is called a junior certification upon completion of the course. Ages 15 and older receive what is called an Open Water Certification.
There are higher levels of certification but I will save that for another question.
The courses consist of academic, confined water training and open water training.

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01-06-2016, 06:12 AM	#1
padiidccdc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 5	How do you become a certified scuba diver? I'd like to do that sometime in the future, but I'm not sure how to go about getting a license. Also, how long does it take to become certified, and how long does your license last? PADI 5 Star IDC CDC Center Last edited by padiidccdc; 01-06-2016 at 09:15 AM..

01-16-2016, 12:58 AM	#2
padiidcgiliI Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 5	There are many different certification agencies. SDI, PADI, NAUI, YMCA, TDI, CMAS, NASDS, SSI. All of them follow the same basic principle which is to teach you to be a safe and comfortable diver. There are some basic prerequisites that must be met prior to enrolling in a SCUBA diving course. For ages 10 through 14 there are specific limits. They must dive with a parent or guardian and there are depth restrictions which are usually limited to 60 feet. Those in that age bracket receive what is called a junior certification upon completion of the course. Ages 15 and older receive what is called an Open Water Certification. There are higher levels of certification but I will save that for another question. The courses consist of academic, confined water training and open water training. PADI Instructor Development Course Last edited by padiidcgiliI; 01-16-2016 at 01:04 AM..

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