Frequently Asked Questions

Answer: You need to train at a diving centre to be a recreational diver. You will start with an open-water scuba certification. Thereafter, you can get an advanced Open Water Scuba certification, Rescue certification, and then a Master Scuba Diver certification. To become a professional scuba diver, you need to start from the Master Scuba Diver level. You can become an assistant at a diving centre to learn the professional side of scuba. Thereafter, you need to take an open water scuba instructor course, that trains you to be an instructor as well as certify others. Going forward, you can become a Master Scuba Diver trainer

SSI and PADI are among the two greatest scuba diving certification agencies across the globe. Both PADI and SSI provide scuba diving courses. However, there are certain key differences in their course requirements and certification processes. On Andaman Island, PADI courses are more famous. Nonetheless, both SSI and PADI certifications are internationally recognized.

Well, becoming a PADI Divemaster can be challenging and requires dedication, hard work, and a significant investment of time and effort. The course includes a mix of classroom study, practical training exercises, and water skills tests, and it requires a high level of physical fitness and stamina. However, the level of difficulty can vary depending on the individual’s experience, skill level, and dedication to the course. With the right mindset and preparation, anyone can complete the course and enjoy the many rewards and benefits of becoming a PADI Divemaster.

Both options are available, depending on the dive center or instructor. Group courses may be more affordable, while private instruction can provide more personalized attention and flexibility in scheduling.

Answer: Like any other profession, in scuba diving, too, you need to clear certain levels to be able to get the highest certification from the professional body, PADI. A person with the highest certification in scuba diving is called a Master Scuba Diver (MSD). To become a PADI Master Scuba Diver, you must take around 50-60 open water dives and be more than 12 years of age. You also need to complete a PADI specialty diver course and hold certifications in open water diving, advanced open water diving, and rescue operation diving.

Answer: Each course level includes a varying number of scuba dives:

• Discover Scuba Diving: 1 shallow water dive
• Open Water Diver: 4 open water dives
• Advanced Open Water Diver: 5 adventure dives
• Rescue Diver: 2 confined water and 2 open water dives
• Dive Master: at least 60 dives in various diving conditions

PADI Master Instructor Course is a program designed for certified PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors who wish to advance their skills and knowledge to become experts in teaching and training other scuba diving instructors. This program aims to enhance the participant's teaching abilities, professionalism, and leadership skills.

While basic swimming skills are necessary for scuba diving, you do not need to be an expert swimmer to take the PADI Underwater Naturalist Course. However, it is recommended that you feel comfortable and confident in the water.

You need to train at a diving centre to be a recreational diver. You will start with an open-water scuba certification. Thereafter, you can get an advanced Open Water Scuba certification, Rescue certification, and then a Master Scuba Diver certification. To become a professional scuba diver, you need to start from the Master Scuba Diver level. You can become an assistant at a diving centre to learn the professional side of scuba. Thereafter, you need to take an open water scuba instructor course, that trains you to be an instructor as well as certify others. Going forward, you can become a Master Scuba Diver trainer.

Answer: The ratio of instructor to participant varies based on the scuba diving operator and course level. However, the typical ratio for each course level is:

• Discover Scuba Diving: 1 instructor to 2 participants
• Open Water Diver: 1 instructor to 4 participants
• Advanced Open Water Diver: 1 instructor to 6 participants
• Rescue Diver: 1 instructor to 6 participants
• Dive Master: 1 instructor to 4 or 6 participants