PADI Scuba Diver Course
The PADI Scuba Diver Course is a perfect way to start learning to dive in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia. The PADI Scuba Diver Course allow persons aged 10 years or older to dive with a Buddy, a PADI Professional or their qualified diving parent or guardian to a maximum depth of 12m.The PADI Scuba Diver course covers the first three sections of the PADI Open Water Diver course and takes 2 days to complete. This makes it easy to fit in during your holiday to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia. You will need to complete the following during your PADI Scuba Diver Course:
- Pre-study activities - watch three (3) sections of a DVD, read three (3) chapters in the PADI Go-Dive manual and complete the three (3) associated Knowledge Reviews.
- You will then complete three (3) confined water / swimming pool sessions and some small water stamina tests
- Finally you complete two (2) ocean dives to a maximum of 12m.
Please note that you cannot complete any of the pool / ocean sessions if you have not completed the study phases of your PADI Scuba Diver course. It is possible to provide you with access to the study material prior to your holiday or you will need to allow time at the start of your holiday to complete the study.
If you are interested in completing the study phase of the PADI Scuba Diver course prior to reaching Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia then find out more about our Diver Referral & e-Learning options.
The PADI Scuba Diver course is a great and rewarding first step into the world of PADI Scuba Diving. It is accredited towards your PADI Open Water Diver certification. If you want to go further, why not upgrade to a PADI Open Water Diver in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia and increase your certified scuba diving depth to 18m. Your full PADI Open Water Diver maximum course duration will be 3 days.
Please note - to take part in these activities you must be able to swim, be in good health and if you are on any medication you should consult your doctor before signing up.
Please find more about inclusions and diver requirements for PADI courses with Borneo Dream in Kota Kinabalu.
If you would like to book your PADI Scuba Diver course for the next time you visit Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia then please contact the Borneo Dream Team.