| Q |
Is it hard to learn
to scuba dive? |
| Ans |
No, in fact, it's probably easier
than you imagine especially if you're already comfortable
in the water. Entry-level diver course is split
into knowledge development, confined water (pool)
skill training and four scuba training dives. The
course is "performance based," which
means that you progress as you learn and demonstrate
knowledge and skill. |
| Q |
Do I have to be a great swimmer
to be certified as an Open Water Diver? |
| Ans |
You need to be is a reasonably
proficient swimmer who is comfortable and relaxed
in the water.
The swimming requirement for certification is
an easy 200 meters non-stop swim (with
no
time or specific stroke requirement) and 10 minutes
treading water.
Please ensure that you meet the requirements
before signing up for the course. Failure to
meet the pre-requisite will incurred in unncessary
cost. |
| Q |
I have medical history. Can I still
dive? |
| Ans |
To do a diving course you will first
be required to have a dive medical that conforms
with PADI Standards. Failing this
medical, or having certain pre-existing medical
conditions such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease
and epilepsy will prevent you from diving. So will
pregnancy.
Divers with medical conditions need to get clearence
from GP Doctors. If you suspect that you have
some medical conditions, please email us for
the medical form prior to signing up for the
course and seek advice from your GP or family
doctors. |
| Q |
My ears hurt when I dive to the
bottom of a pool. Won't they hurt when I scuba
dive? |
| Ans |
Your ears hurt because water pressure
pushes in on your eardrum. In your scuba course,
you'll learn a simple technique to equalize your
ears to the surrounding pressure, much like you
do when you land in an airplane, and they won't
hurt at all. |
| Q |
How long does it take to get to
the dive sites? |
| Ans |
It takes four hours by land and
another 3 hours (Pulau Tioman) or another 4 hours
(Pulau Dayang) |
| Q |
Can my wife and children come on
board the dive boat when I complete my Open Water
training dives? |
| Ans |
Everyone is welcome on board the
boat whether they are diving or not as long as
they are booked on in advance. All passengers have
the option to either snorkel or just simply come
along for a fun day out |
| Q |
Is there an age limit for taking
up scuba? |
| Ans |
The minimum age is 10 years old
and there's no maximum age. Health and individual
level
of maturity should also be taken into consideration. |
| Q |
Will there be any written exams? |
| Ans |
For PADI Open Water Diver course,
there will be a 50-question written exam to be
completed in
no more than 90min(1.5hr). This exam is to evaluate
and reinforce your knowledge acquired
during the course. |
| Q |
Is my PADI Open Water Diver certification
card recognized outside of Singapore? |
| Ans |
PADI (Professional Association of
Diving Instructors) is the most widely recognized
and respected
scuba diving certification agency in the world.
Your PADI OWD certification card and all other
level
of certifications are honored by dive centers,
resorts and charters worldwide. |
| Q |
Is there an expiration of my PADI
OWD certification? |
| Ans |
PADI OWD certification is for life.
But if you have not been diving for quite some
time (for instance,
last dive was almost 12 months), we urge you to
take the personal responsibility of signing up
for
Scuba Review to re-acquaint yourself. |
| Q |
Why is there a price difference
between all the dive centres? |
| Ans |
Each dive centre is unique and have
different service standards. Most dive centres
that are able to sell cheaper courses because of
the following reasons
- They do not belong to PADI
Dive Centres.
- They do not have their own training gears.
- They do not have a shop front and doing this
as a hobby or only on part-time basis
Please note, there are many dive centres in
Singapore that DO NOT employ their full-time
staffs. Hence the teaching style might varies
alot within the dive centre, thus creating a
hurdle in learning. |
