Intermediate and Advanced Courses for Enthusiasts
Advance Your Skills, Expand Your Horizons
Ready for your next challenge? Advance your abilities with courses tailored for certified divers. Explore deeper waters, refine your skills, and discover underwater adventures.
PADI Advanced Open Water (AOWD) Diver
Expand your horizons with five adventure dives, including deep and navigation dives. Customise your learning with exciting specialties to build confidence and experience.
Duration: 2 days (5 dives).
Minimum Requirements: PADI Open Water Diver (OWD) certification.
(Booking a course will take you to SS Scuba for payment)
PADI Specialties
Master unique diving skills with specialty courses! Choose from 20+ PADI Specialty Courses to open up exciting possibilities, with options including Deep, Wreck, Night Diving, and more. Customise your underwater journey with expert training.
Duration: 2-3 days (varies by specialty)
Minimum Requirements: PADI Open Water Diver (OWD) certification.
(Booking a course will take you to SS Scuba for payment)
PADI Rescue Diver
Learn to handle underwater emergencies, perform self-rescue, and support fellow divers. This rewarding course builds your confidence and equips you to ensure diver safety.
Duration: 3 days.
Minimum Requirements: PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (AOWD) certification; Emergency First Response (EFR) certification within the last 24 months.
(Booking a course will take you to SS Scuba for payment)
Emergency First Response (EFR)
Learn essential first aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to respond effectively in emergencies. For divers and non-divers, perfect for dive professionals and everyday situations.
Duration: 1 day.
Minimum Requirements: No prior experience required.
(Booking a course will take you to SS Scuba for payment)
Continue Learning FAQ
Ready to take your diving skills to the next level? Here are some FAQs on the advanced courses we offer.
General Questions on Continue Learning
No, the advanced-level courses are not designed for beginners. These courses build on the skills learned in the PADI Open Water Diver (OWD) course, perfect for divers who want to enhance their skills, explore new types of diving, and gain more diving experience in a controlled environment.
You can start these courses after completing the PADI Open Water Diver (OWD) course or hold an equivalent certification. This means you need to be at least 10 years old and have the basic knowledge and experience of scuba diving before you can begin.
You need to complete a PADI Medical Questionnaire. If you answer “yes” to any medical conditions, a doctor’s approval is required before commencing with the in-water portion of the diving course.
Diving insurance is not a mandatory requirement for enrolling in courses with The Submersibles.
However, we prioritise your safety and peace of mind during all courses, which is why PADI Insurance covers every student and crew member during course activities with The Submersibles. This coverage ensures that you are protected in case of any unforeseen emergencies while you’re diving with us.
Although PADI Insurance is included during the course, we recommend that you consider obtaining additional personal dive insurance if you plan to dive outside of course activities or for travel purposes.
This will provide added coverage for any diving-related activities you undertake on your own. For comprehensive coverage tailored to divers, we recommend DAN Insurance, which offers options for both Dive and Travel components. Learn more and sign up here.
At The Submersibles, your safety is our top priority, and we are happy to guide you on how to obtain additional insurance if needed
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (AOWD) Course FAQ
The PADI AOWD course is designed to expand your scuba diving skills and increase your confidence. With five specialty dives, you’ll enhance your knowledge and experience to explore new diving environments. Below, we’ve answered some frequently asked questions to help you learn more about this exciting next step in your diving journey.
No, the PADI AOWD course is not designed for beginners. It builds on the skills learned in the PADI Open Water Diver (OWD) course. It is perfect for divers who want to enhance their skills, explore new types of diving, and gain more diving experience in a controlled environment. Explorer beginner courses here..
You can start the PADI AOWD course after completing the PADI Open Water Diver (OWD) course or hold an equivalent certification. This means you need to be at least 10 years old and have the basic knowledge and experience of scuba diving before you can begin.
The PADI AOWD course usually takes 2 days to complete. It consists of five dives (including a deep dive and a navigation dive), and the theory can be done through eLearning.
No pool sessions are required as the course takes place directly in open water. The schedule is flexible, allowing you to progress at your own pace.
In the PADI AOWD course, you will enhance your diving skills and gain practical experience with different types of diving. Key areas include:
- Deep diving: Exploring depths of up to 30 meters.
- Underwater navigation: Improving your ability to navigate underwater using a compass.
- Adventure dives: You will also choose three other elective adventure dives, such as Peak Performance Buoyancy, night diving, or wreck diving.
You need to complete a PADI Medical Questionnaire. If you answer “yes” to any medical conditions, a doctor’s approval is required before commencing with the in-water portion of the diving course.
The PADI OWD course is for beginners and covers the basic skills needed for diving, allowing you to dive to 18 meters.
The PADI AOWD course builds on those skills, offering more advanced experiences like deep dives (up to 30 meters) and navigation dives, which allow you to develop greater confidence and proficiency as a diver. Explore the PADI OWD course here.
The PADI AOWD course focuses on improving skills like deep diving and navigation. The Rescue Diver course, on the other hand, teaches you to handle emergencies and assist other divers.
The PADI AOWD course includes five adventure dives, including mandatory deep and navigation dives, plus three elective dives like wreck or night diving.
You will be provided with all necessary diving equipment, including mask, snorkel, fins, BCD (buoyancy control device), regulator, dive computer, tanks and weights.
We do not provide exposure suits (e.g., wetsuits) or swimsuits for hygiene and personal comfort. Moreover, using your own personal gear ensures a better fit, allowing you to fully enjoy your learning experience. You only need to bring your personal items like swimwear, an exposure suit, a towel, and reef-safe sunscreen.
Absolutely! Once you have completed the PADI AOWD course, you will be certified to dive to a maximum depth of 30 meters.
You can continue diving worldwide, exploring more dive sites, or even pursue specialty certifications like wreck diving, underwater photography, or rescue diving.
Yes, the PADI AOWD certification is recognised worldwide. With this certification, you'll be able to dive anywhere in the world, with operators that follow international diving standards.
PADI Specialty Courses FAQ
At The Submersibles, we believe that every dive is an opportunity for discovery and personal growth. Our PADI Specialty Courses give you that opportunity to specialise in various aspects of diving, from underwater photography to wreck diving and beyond. These courses are perfect for divers who want to tailor their learning to their specific interests and develop new skills in a supportive environment. Check out our FAQ section to discover more about the courses available and how to choose the right one for you.
PADI Specialty Courses are designed to help you refine your diving skills and explore specific aspects of diving in more depth. Each course focuses on a particular skill set or type of diving, such as underwater navigation, deep diving, or night diving.
By completing these courses, you’ll gain more experience and become a more confident diver, all while learning new skills that will enhance your diving adventures.
PADI Specialty Courses are available to certified divers who have completed the PADI Open Water Diver (OWD) course or an equivalent certification.
Whether you're an intermediate diver or an experienced enthusiast, there’s always something new to learn.
Taking a PADI Specialty Course is a great way to:
- Develop specific skills that interest you.
- Gain more diving experience in different environments.
- Stand out as a skilled, confident diver.
- Enhance your overall diving safety.
The duration of a PADI Specialty Course varies, but typically they can be completed in 2-3 days, depending on the course you choose.
Some specialty courses involve dives, knowledge development, and hands-on practice, so they’re designed to be flexible to fit into your schedule.
There are over 20 PADI Specialty courses available, and at The Submersibles we offer a variety of PADI Specialty courses designed to help you enhance your diving skills and knowledge. Our qualified instructors are ready to teach these popular PADI Specialty Courses:
- Enriched Air (Nitrox) Specialty (non-diving):
Extend your dive time and reduce surface intervals by learning to dive with Nitrox, a blend of oxygen and nitrogen that increases dive efficiency. - Emergency Oxygen Provider Specialty (non-diving):
Equip yourself with the skills to administer emergency oxygen to injured divers, ensuring safety in any dive environment. - AWARE - Dive Against Debris Specialty (non-diving option available):
Take action to protect marine life by removing underwater debris, making a direct impact on the health of our oceans. - AWARE - Coral Conservation Specialty (non-diving option available):
Become an advocate for coral reefs, learning how to protect and preserve these vital ecosystems for future generations. - Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty:
Master buoyancy control for better dive performance, greater comfort, and a safer underwater experience. - Digital Underwater Photography Specialty:
Capture the beauty of the underwater world with professional techniques, allowing you to preserve memories and share your underwater adventures. - Underwater Navigation Specialty:
Develop the skills to navigate underwater using both compass and natural navigation techniques, expanding your dive site options. - Night Diver Specialty:
Discover the wonders of the underwater world after dark with a night diving course that teaches you how to safely dive in low visibility. - Deep Diver Specialty:
Learn the skills and techniques needed to safely explore deeper dive sites up to recreational limits. - Wreck Diver Specialty:
Explore sunken wrecks safely while learning the best practices for wreck diving, from navigation to safety procedures. - Side Mount Specialty:
Master side mount diving for greater comfort and flexibility in confined spaces and technical diving environments. - Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) Specialty:
Learn how to use a diver propulsion vehicle (DPV) to cover larger distances underwater with minimal effort.
Each PADI Specialty Course is an exciting adventure that allows you to push your limits and deepen your connection with the underwater world.
We’d love to help you embark on your next diving journey with us. Reach out to The Submersibles for more information or to book your next PADI Specialty Course today!
All required equipment is provided for the PADI Specialty Courses, except for the Side Mount Specialty Course. For more details about equipment for the Side Mount Specialty Course, please speak with us directly.
PADI Rescue Diver Course FAQ
The PADI Rescue Diver course is one of the most rewarding and confidence-building steps in your diving journey. It equips you with essential skills to prevent and manage emergencies underwater, all while enhancing your ability to assist other divers. This FAQ answers the most common questions about the course to help you understand how it can make you a safer and more prepared diver
You’ll learn to handle dive emergencies, self-rescue, assist other divers, and manage stressful situations underwater.
Yes, you must hold a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (AOWD) certification and have completed an Emergency First Response (EFR) course within the last 24 months.
Emergency First Response (EFR) FAQ
The EFR course is your gateway to learning lifesaving skills like first aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED). This FAQ addresses common queries to help you get started on building confidence in handling critical situations.
EFR teaches first aid, CPR, and use of AED, making it an essential course for divers and non-divers alike. It is also a prerequisite for the Rescue Diver course.
The course is open to divers and non-divers. It’s ideal for anyone looking to gain CPR, first aid, and AED skills.
Yes, you need to complete EFR training within the past 24 months to qualify for the PADI Rescue Diver course.
EFR includes both classroom-based theory and hands-on practice, ensuring you’re equipped to handle real-life emergencies.