0900Hrs to 1230Hrs Academic Classroom Lesson Modules 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

DIVE CENTRE (R6050) COURSE INFORMATION

PADI Scuba Diver Course Description & The PADI Scuba Diver program is pre-entry level certification that enables you to PADI Junior Scuba Diver Course dive anytime, anywhere under the supervision of a PADI professional up to a maximum depth of 12 meters. It’s suitable for those who just haven’t 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)

Course Structure Recap:

THE TAARAS. Dive Centre. Course Information. Page 1 of 11  ‘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 world PADI Junior Open Water Diver and your ticket to a lifetime of intense adventure. You get to learn about scuba Course fundamentals, equipments, and techniques. Plus, practice 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

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

Day Four

THE TAARAS. Dive Centre. Course Information. Page 2 of 11  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 have Junior Adventure Diver Course hundreds of logged dives, PADI ‘Adventure in Diving’ programs gives you the confidence, skills and experience to take you’re diving to a new level of excitement. It’s 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)

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 THE TAARAS. Dive Centre. Course Information. Page 3 of 11 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. Junior Advanced Open Water All you need is two more ‘Adventure Dives’ (as you must have a total of five). These must consist of a ‘Deep and Navigation’ dive and also a pass mark in the Diver Course ‘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)

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 do THE TAARAS. Dive Centre. Course Information. Page 4 of 11 (CPR MFA) happen and a person’s 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 and Junior Rescue Diver Course 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 it’s also an entry level for all PADI leadership level training.

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

THE TAARAS. Dive Centre. Course Information. Page 5 of 11 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, you’ll 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!

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 individual’s 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 THE TAARAS. Dive Centre. Course Information. Page 6 of 11 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)

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’

THE TAARAS. Dive Centre. Course Information. Page 7 of 11 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.

THE TAARAS. Dive Centre. Course Information. Page 8 of 11 Course Description Assistant Instructor Dive Course Defines the International standard for instructor training. Coupled with PADI’s (Part One) 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. PADI’s 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.

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 individual’s 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

THE TAARAS. Dive Centre. Course Information. Page 9 of 11 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, you’re 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 individual’s 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)

Course Structure Recap:  Course orientation of watching video or self study module 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, THE TAARAS. Dive Centre. Course Information. Page 10 of 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 student’s 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 Instructor’s 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: [email protected] www.the taaras.com

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