DIVE CENTRE (R6050)

COURSE INFORMATION

PADI Scuba Diver Course Description

& The PADI Scuba Diver program is pre-entry level certification that enables
PADI Junior Scuba Diver Course you to dive anytime, anywhere under the supervision of a PADI
professional up to a maximum depth of 12 meters.
Its suitable for those who just havent had the time but have been thinking
about getting their dive certification. The Scuba Diver experience can also
be credited towards completing your PADI Open Water Diver
Certification.

Junior Course Prerequisite

Clients must be 10 years of age or above
(passport verification is required).

Materials Provided as part of the Course

Official PADI Open Water Diver Manual & Recreational Dive
Planner.
Full equipment Scuba Pro (including 3mm shorty wetsuit).
Three academic lessons by DVD and slides in an air-
conditioned classroom with a Certified Instructor.
Three confined water lessons training either in the private
swimming pool or other confined water space.
Two certifiable Open Water Dives (on completion and pass
of classroom tuition).
Fully endorsed PADI Certification including diver card and wall
certificate as well as being inclusive of all certification fees.
Please note: sitting the course is not a guarantee receiving a
Pass.

Course Length Three Full Days (minimum four nights on resort)

Day One
0900hrs to 1230hrs - Course Orientation watch DVD and self
study 1, 2 & 3
1400hrs to 1900hrs - Waterman Ship Test (Snorkeling for 300
yards and 10 minutes floating without aids)
Day Two
0900 to 1200 - Academic Classroom Lessons module 1, 2 & 3
1400hrs to 1800hrs - Confined Water 1, 2 & 3

Day Three
0815 to 1200 - First Open Water Dive (this is a shore dive)
1415 to 1600 - Second Open Water Dive ( shore dive)

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 Course Structure Recap:
Course Orientation of watching DVD or self study module 1,
2&3
Academic Classroom Lessons module 1, 2 & 3
Waterman Ship Test
Confined Water in swimming pool or similar body of water for
module 1,2 & 3
Open Water dive 1 & 2 (at shore)

Please Note: This course is possible to conduct in two full days, (three days
on resort). Only if candidates complete their pre- self-study prior to arriving
on island. e.g. read and understand the PADI theory book (sample testing
will be carried out). Please email the Course Director for further
information.

PADI Open Water Diver Course Course Description

& PADI Open Water Diver Course is the most popular diver program in the
PADI Junior Open Water Diver world and your ticket to a lifetime of intense adventure. You get to learn
about scuba fundamentals, equipments, and techniques. Plus, practice
Course
skills by diving in a pool or pool like body of water and experience several
Open Water dives with a premier instructor.
Should you adapt, you could also continue your dive training with further
courses.
Virtually anyone in good health and reasonably fit can learn to scuba
dive. Participants as young as 10 years of age may complete the PADI
Open Water Diver program and receive Junior Credentials until they
reach 15 years of age and be able to upgrade to be an Open Water
Diver.

Junior Course Prerequisite

Clients must be between 10 to 14 years of age
(passport verification required)

Materials provided
Official PADI Open Water Diver Manual & Recreational Dive
Planner.
Full equipment Scuba Pro (including 3mm shorty wetsuit)
Five academic lessons by DVD and slides in air-conditioned
classroom with Certified Instructor.
Five confined water lessons, training either in the private
swimming pool or similar confined body of water.
Four Certification Open Water Dives (on completion and
Pass of classroom tuition)
Full endorsed PADI Certification inclusive of all certification
fees and a diver card and wall certificate.
Please note: sitting the course is not a guarantee of receiving
a Pass.

Course Length Four Full Days (minimum five nights on resort)

Day One
0900hrs to 1230hrs Course Orientation: watch DVD and
slides followed by self study 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
1400hrs to 1900hrs Waterman Ship Test: Snorkeling for 300
yards and 10 minutes floating without aids.

Day Two
0900hrs to 1230hrs Academic Classroom Lesson modules 1,
2, 3, 4 & 5
1400hrs to 1600hrs Confined Water 1, 2 & 3

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 Day Three
0815hrs to 1230hrs - Confined Water 4 & 5
1400hrs to 1800hrs - First & Second Open Water dives (shore
dive)

Day Four
0815hrs to 1230hrs - Third & Fourth Open Water dives (boat
dive)
1400hrs to 1700hrs - Final Exam

Course Structure Recap:

Course Orientation watching DVD/slides followed by self
study modules 1, 2 ,3 ,4 & 5.
Classroom Academic Lessons modules 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
Waterman Ship Test
Confined Water in swimming pool or similar pool like body of
water for modules 1, 2 ,3, 4 & 5.
Open Water dive 1 & 2 (at shore) & Open Water boat dive
3 & 4.

Please Note: This course is possible to conduct in three full days, (four days
on resort). Only if candidates complete their pre- self-study prior to arriving
on island. E.g. read and understand the PADI theory book (sample testing
will be carried out). Please email the Course Director for further
information.

PADI Adventure Diver Course Course Description

& Whether you just received your PADI Open Water Diver certification or
Junior Adventure Diver Course have hundreds of logged dives, PADI Adventure in Diving programs gives
you the confidence, skills and experience to take youre diving to a new
level of excitement.
Its quick and easy, all you need to do is complete three adventure dives
as well as the knowledgeable overview session. It has been designed to
allow you to choose a course that interests you and can be credited
towards specialties dives.

Course Prerequisites
Junior Divers must be 10 years of age or older
(passport verification required)
Be certified as having a PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver or
have an equally qualifying certification from another
international training organisation.

Materials provided as part of the course

Official PADI materials including an Adventure in Diving
manual & underwater data carrier slate.
Full equipment Scuba Pro (including 3mm shorty wetsuit)
Three academic lessons with a PADI Instructor in an air-
conditioned classroom.
Three Adventure Dives with Fully endorsed PADI Certification
(inclusive of diver card, wall certificate & all certification fees)
Please note: sitting the course is not a guarantee of receiving
a Pass.

Course Length Two Full Days (minimum three nights on resort)

Day One
0900hrs to 1230hrs - Academic Course Orientation & Scuba
Tune-up (watch DVD & self study)
1415hrs to 1530hrs - First Adventure Dive (shore dive)

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 Day Two
0845hrs to 1230hrs - Second & Third Adventure Dives (boat
dives)

Course Structure Recap:

Academic Classroom Lessons modules 1, 2 & 3.
Three Open Water Training Dives.

Please Note: This course is possible to conduct in one full day, (two days on
resort). Only if candidates complete their pre- self-study prior to arriving on
island. E.g. read and understand the PADI Adventure In Diving book
(sample testing will be carried out). Please email the Course Director for
further information.

PADI Advanced Open Water Course Description

Diver Course If you complete the three Adventure Dives they can be credited towards
& the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification.
All you need is two more Adventure Dives (as you must have a total of
Junior Advanced Open Water
five). These must consist of a Deep and Navigation dive and also a pass
Diver Course mark in the knowledge overview session.

For an Open Water Diver certified diver, you could straightaway

complete five Adventure Dives to become an Advanced Open Water
Diver.
The Advanced Open Water Diver program shares the same aim as the
Adventure Diver program which brings your skill, confidence and
experience to a new level of underwater expertise.

Course Prerequisites
Be a minimum of 12 years of age or older
(Passport verification required)
Be certified as a PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver or have an
equally qualifying certification from another International
training organisation.

Materials provided
PADI original materials including Adventure in Diving manual
& underwater data carrier slate.
Full equipment Scuba Pro (including 3mm shorty wetsuit)
Five academic lessons with a PADI Instructor in air-conditioned
classroom.
Five Adventure Dives (two core dives and three dives of your
choice)
Fully endorsed PADI Certification (as well as diver card, wall
certificate & all certification fees) Please note: sitting the
course is not a guarantee of receiving a Pass.

Course Length Three Full Days (minimum four nights on resort)

Day One
0900hrs to 1230hrs - Academic Course Orientation & Scuba
Tune-up (watch DVD & self study)
1415hrs to 1530hrs - First Adventure Dive (shore dive)

Day Two
0845 to 1230 - Second & Third Adventure Dives (boat dives)

Day Three
0845hrs to 1230hrs - Fourth & Fifth Adventure Dives (boat
dives)

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 Course Structure Recap:

Classroom Academic Lessons modules 1, 2 & 3

Five Open Water Training Dives or Two Open Water Training
Dives for already certified Adventure Divers.

Please Note: This course is possible to conduct in two full days, (three days
on resort). Only if candidates complete their pre- self-study prior to arriving
on island. e.g. read and understand the PADI Adventure In Diving book
(sample testing will be carried out). Please email the Course Director for
further information.

PADI Emergency First Aid Course Description

Responder Course Anyone could be PADI Emergency First Responder, everyday accidents
(CPR MFA) do happen and a persons survival will often rely on the actions of the first
responder. As a layperson first responder, you could provide that care.
The course is designed to train in and enhance both skills and confidence
to handle any emergency situation whether it occurs in or out of the
water. This program is also an important requirement for PADI Rescue Diver
program.

Course Prerequisite
Both Divers and Non-Divers may participate in this programme.

Materials provided
Official PADI (EFR) Emergency First Responder Participants
Manual.
Use of CPR mannequin, gloves, ventilation barrier, splints,
sterile pads, dressing & gauze, roller and triangle bandages.
Academic lessons by DVD in air-conditioned classroom.
Fully endorsed PADI Certification (inc. EFR card, wall
certificate & all certification fees) Please note: sitting the
course is not a guarantee of receiving a Pass.

Course Length One Full Day (Minimum two nights on resort)

Day One
0900hrs to 1230hrs Primary Care (CPR)
1415hrs to 1530hrs - Secondary Care (First Aid), Emergency
Scenario

Course Structured Recap:

Classroom academic lessons of two modules

PADI Rescue Diver Course Course Description

& The PADI Rescue Diver program makes the subject of accident prevention
Junior Rescue Diver Course and management not only fun but extremely rewarding challenge that
builds diver confidence.
Until now the emphasis of your training has been on basic accident
prevention and safe diving. This program takes you to the next level,
expanding to include accident management and rescue techniques,
which are suitable for different environment. Rescue Diver learns to look
beyond themselves to consider the safety and well being for other divers.
This is why its also an entry level for all PADI leadership level training.

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 Course Prerequisites
Be a minimum of 12 years of age or above (Passport Required)
Be certified as a PADI (Junior) Open Water or have an equally
qualifying certification from another training organisation.
Be certified as a PADI (Junior) Advanced Open Water or have an
equally qualifying certification from another training organization.
Proof of at least 20 or more, logged dives.

Materials provided
Official PADI materials including (rescue diver manual & accident
management work slate)
Full equipment Scuba Pro (including 3mm shorty wetsuit)
Five academic lessons by DVD and slides with PADI Instructor in air
conditioned classroom
Open Water Sessions Ten Rescue Exercises and Rescue Scenarios.
Fully endorsed PADI Certification (inc. diver card, wall certificate &
all certification fees)
Please note: sitting the course is not a guarantee of receiving a Pass

Course Length Three Full Days (Minimum four nights on resort)

Day One
0900hrs to 1230hrs - Course Orientation - watch video and self
study module lessons 1 & 2
1400hrs to 1600hrs - Session One - Exercises 1, 2 & 3
1600hrs to 1800hrs - Scenarios 1 & 2

Day Two
0845hrs to 1230hrs - Classroom academic lessons module 3, 4 & 5
1400hrs to 1800hrs - Sessions 2 & 3 - Exercises 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10

Day Three
0845hrs to 1230hrs - Sessions 4 - Scenarios 3 & 4
1400hrs to 1800hrs - Final Exam

Course Structured Recap:

Course orientation of watching DVD or self study modules 1,
2,3,4 &5
Classroom academic lessons module 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
Confined Water or Open Water training for rescue skill
exercises 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10
Open Water Four Scenarios

PADI Dive Master Course Course Description

As the entry to professional levels in diver training, the PADI Dive master
plays a pivotal role within PADI system of diver education.
As a PADI Dive master, you will be able to assist the PADI Instructor with
training of student divers and supervising diving activities for certified diver,
snorkelers and skin divers. Working closely with a PADI Instructor, youll
expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills to the required
professional level. The most fulfilling part of the course is learning to
supervise dive activities while assisting with diver training.

Divers look to you for leadership and your confidence will grow with every
breath. A Dive Master plays a crucial role as they strongly influence junior
divers to follow correct procedure, thus ensuring safety while still making it
fun!

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 Course Prerequisites
Be a minimum of 18 years of age or above (Passport
verification required)
Be certified as a PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver or have an
equally qualifying certification from another training
organisation.
Be certified as a PADI (Junior) Advanced Open Water Diver
or have an equally qualifying certification from another
training organisation.
Be certified as a PADI (Junior) Rescue Diver or have an
equally qualifying certification from another training
organisation.
Submition of proof of CPR and First Aid training within the past
24 months.
Have completed and logged at least twenty dives as
documented by the individuals personal log book.

Materials provided
Official PADI materials including Dive Master manual
Full equipment Scuba Pro (including 3mm shorty wetsuit)
Five academic lessons by DVD and slides with PADI Instructor
in air-conditioned classroom
Unlimited open water dives until all the requirements are met
by the instructor.

Course Length Twelve Full Days (minimum thirteen nights on resort)

Day One

0900hrs to 1230hrs - Course Orientation watch DVD & self study

1415hrs to 1800hrs - Classroom Topic 1, Water Skills and
Emergency Assistance Planning

Day Two
0800hrs to 1230hrs - Classroom Topic 2 (Part 1 & 2)
1400hrs to 1800hrs Rescue Assessment Stamina Exercises 1

Day Three
0800hrs to 1230hrs - Classroom Topic 3
1400hrs to 1800hrs - Underwater Mapping and Stamina Exercise
2

Day Four
0800hrs to 1230hrs Classroom Topic 4 & 5 - review and answer
questions
1400hrs to 1800hrs - Water Skills and Stamina Exercise 3

Day Five
0800hrs to 1230hrs - Classroom Topic 6 - review and answer
questions
1400hrs to 1800hrs - Water Skills and Stamina Exercise 4

Day Six
0800hrs to 1230hrs - Classroom Topic 7 - review and answer
questions
1400hrs to 1800hrs - Water Skills

Day Seven
0800hrs to 1230hrs - Classroom Topic 8 - review and answer
questions
1400hrs to 1800hrs - Assist Student Divers (Internship and/or
Practical Exercises)

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 Day Eight
0800hrs to 1230hrs - Classroom Topic 9 - review and answer
questions
1400hrs to 1800hrs - Assist Student Divers (Internship and/or
Practical Exercises)
Day Nine
0800hrs to 1230hrs - Classroom Topic 10 - review answer
questions
1400hrs to 1800hrs - Assist Student Divers (Internship and/or
Practical Exercises)

Day Ten
0800hrs to 1230hrs - Classroom Topic 11 - review and answer
questions
1400hrs to 1800hrs - Assist Student Divers (Internship and/or
Practical Exercises)

Day Eleven
0800hrs to 1230hrs - Classroom Topic 12 - review and answer
questions
1400hrs to 1800hrs - Dive Master Conducted Programs

Day Twelve
0800hrs to 1230hrs - Dive Master Conducted Programs
1400hrs to 1800hrs - Dive Master Exams

Course Structured Recap:

Course orientation of watching video, slides and self study module
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12
Classroom academic knowledge review lessons module 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8 & 9
8 topics of Dive master exam
4 Stamina Tests, Rescue Assessment & 20 skills demonstration
development
Open Water Internship & Practical Training.

Assistant Instructor Dive Course Course Description

(Part One) Defines the International standard for instructor training. Coupled with
PADIs state-of-the-art education materials, the PADI IDC allows you to
learn quickly and effectively and is the most comprehensive program in
the industry.
The IDC (Instructor Development Course) is the heart of PADI Instructor
training. During the course, you will apply existing knowledge and skills
while learning a key instructional system.. The new IDC, with its modern
educational principle and manageable, positive learning structure, is
more effective and more efficient.

The IDC is split up into two parts:

Part One - Assistant Instructor (AI) course. The PADI Assistant Instructor
course is the first portion of the IDC and can be completed in as little as
three days. During the course, you gain additional experience while
continuing to learn the PADI system of diver education. PADIs AI Course
adds to your abilities as a dive professional, while giving you the necessary
tools to finish the IDC in the O.W.S.I (Open Water Scuba Instructor)
program.

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 Course Prerequisites

Be a minimum of 18 years of age or above (Passport verification

required)
Be certified as a PADI Dive master or hold leadership level
certification with another internationally recognized recreational
diver training organization.
To have had a medical examination in the last twelve months and
supply a medical certificate stating that you are in good health
and specifically that you are fit to dive.
Have been a certified diver for at least 6 months and have
completed and logged at least 60 open water scuba dives as
documented by the individuals personal log book.
Submit certified proof of CPR and First Aid training passed within past
24 months.
Submit documentation of any equivalent certification for entry-level,
advanced, rescue and leadership-level course issued by another
recreational diver training organization.(or PADI certifications)

Materials provided
Please note: The package does not include the PADI Instructor
Manual & Candidate Workbook (materials are available upon
request and are charged additionally)
Full equipment Scuba Pro (including 3mm shorty wetsuit)
Unlimited Open Water dives until the criteria is met.

Course Length Four Full Days (Minimum Five nights on resort)

Day One
0900hrs to 1230hrs - Course Orientation Topic 1 & 2
1415hrs to 1530hrs - Water Skills Evaluation (10 different)

Day Two
0800hrs to 1230hrs - Topic 3 & 4
1400 to 1800hrs - Water Skills Evaluation (10 different)

Day Three
0800hrs to 1230hrs - Topic 5 & 6
1400hrs to 1800hrs - Knowledge Development Presentations

Day Four
0800hrs to 1230hrs - Confined Water Presentations
1400hrs to 1800hrs - Open Water Presentation & (A1) standard
exam

Course Structured Recap:

Course orientation and self study module 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6
Classroom academic lessons module 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6
Open Water Evaluation & Practical Training

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PADI Open Water Scuba Course Description
Instructor Program Part Two - Open Water Scuba Instructor (O.W.S.I) program is the final
(Part Two) development step in your quest to become a PADI Instructor. During the
IDC (Instructor Diving Course) you learn to manage and adapt the PADI
system of diver education and to individual students needs.
Comprehensive training supported by a wide variety of PADI education
materials, earn PADI Instructors respect from both students and peers.
The Open Water Scuba Instructor rating sets you apart from the crowd.
PADI Instructors may conduct the entire range of PADI programs from
Discover Scuba through to Dive Master. If you want to live an extraordinary
life, youre in the right place..Smiles spread across your students faces as
their heads rise above the surface they now have your passion for diving!

Course Prerequisites
Be a minimum of 18 years of age or above (Passport verification
required)
Be certified as a PADI Assistant Instructor or as a current instructor
certified with an equivalent accredited diver training organisation
for at least 6 months.
To have had a medical examination in the last twelve months and
supply a medical certificate stating that you are in good health and
specifically that you are fit to dive.
Have been a certified diver for at least 6 months and have
completed and logged at least 60 open water scuba dives as
documented by the individuals personal log book.
Submit certified proof of CPR and First Aid training passed within past
24 months.
Submit documentation of any equivalent certification for entry-level,
advanced, rescue and leadership-level course issued by another
recreational diver training organization.(or PADI certifications)

Materials provided
Full equipment Scuba Pro (including 3mm shorty wetsuit)
Unlimited Open Water dives till the required criteria is met.

Course Length Five Full Days (Minimum Six nights on resort)

Day One
0900hrs to 1230hrs - Course Orientation,
1415hrs to 1800hrs - Topic 8 & 9

Day Two
0800hrs to 1230hrs - Topic 10
1400hrs to 1800hrs - Topic 11 & 12 and 20 Waterskills evaluation

Day Three
0800hrs to 1230hrs - Topic 13 & 1
1400hrs to 1800hrs - Topic 15 & 16, plus an Adventure/Specialty
dives workshop

Day Four
0800hrs to 1230hrs - Topic 17 & 18
1400hrs to 1800hrs - Topic 19 & 20 and Rescue Workshop

Day Five
0800hrs to 1230hrs - Knowledge Development Presentations and
Dive Theory Exams
1400hrs to 1800hrs - Confined Water Presentations & Open Water
Presentation, plus C.E.S.A workshop (Control Emergency
Swimming Ascent)

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 Course Structure Recap:
Course orientation of watching video or self study module 7, 8, 9, 10,
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 & 20
Classroom academic lessons module 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,
17, 18,19 & 20
Open Water Evaluation & Practical Training

Dive Centre Terms & Conditions
Because of the generally tight time constraints for course
completion as well as operational business levels we ask that all
participant register at the Dive Center on their arrival day at the
resort. This ensures the issue of your PADI Dive Student Kit, including
a book of 150 pages for reading prior to commencement of
classroom training.
All courses are based on an average length of time usually taken
for completion; however this is only a guideline and aptitude and
performance (rather than time) that play a major role in
completion. Therefore, we ask all students to take each course
seriously and come prepared as you may inadvertently hold up
other students.
In the unlikely event, should the student unable to complete the
dive course; any extension of tuition/stay will be at the students
own expense and based on both the Resort and Dive Centers
availability.
Core Dives are compulsory for Certification but a selection of
Elective Dives may be possible based on each individual situation
and at the Instructors discretion.

Examples of Elective Dives may be a:

Night Dive.
Boat Dive.
Multi level Dive.
Drift Dive
Performance Buoyancy.
Underwater Naturalist etc

Contact Details
Dive Master
PADI Course Director (# 463520)
THE TAARAS Beach & Spa Resort
PO Box 126
20928 Kuala Terengganu
Terengganu Malaysia
E: dive@thetaaras.com
www.thetaaras.com

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