Become the complete dive professional
Scuba diving can become a career built around the water, new places and a community of people who share the same passion.
Whether you are starting from the beginning or building on existing certifications, the Career in Diving programmes combine recognised PADI training with practical dive-centre experience and professional guidance.
Career in Diving packages
Choose how far you want the pathway to take you
Each package builds on the previous level, taking you from entry-level training towards Divemaster, Instructor or Specialty Instructor.
Before you enrol
Course Details and Important Information
Course Details
- Duration: 3–7 months depending on package
- Prerequisite: completed Try Dive or Discover Scuba Diving
- Minimum age: 18 years
- The first booked date is a 2-hour orientation at the Chertsey centre
- Open Water Referral Part A is normally booked for the same day as orientation
- Advanced and Rescue dates can be selected immediately or added later
Important Information
- An HSE dive medical is required after Rescue Diver and before beginning Divemaster
- Divemaster application: £123.60
- Instructor application: £238.20
- EFRI application: £148.80
- Instructor Examination: £834
- Specialty Instructor applications: £49.20 each
- All application fees are paid directly to PADI
Already a certified diver?
Package prices are adjusted for your current level: Open Water Divers receive £550 off, Advanced Open Water Divers receive £900 off, and Rescue Divers with CPR receive £1300 off.
Real dive-centre experience
Develop confidence and professionalism by assisting pool sessions and gaining experience behind the scenes in the retail store or office while progressing towards key professional milestones.
Orientation and payment options
Your two-hour orientation introduces the team, confirms your course roadmap and discusses payment options. Flexible monthly payment plans are available.
Your journey starts here
Choose the professional level you want to reach
Select the Career in Diving package that matches your goal, then choose your orientation date and build the remaining course schedule with the team.