The Scuba Diver course covers the fundamental diving theory and in-water skills that will permit the successful participant to dive worldwide while accompanied by a PADI professional, to a maximum depth of 12 metres. The course consists of three knowledge development sessions; three confined water training dives and two open water dives, either from the shore or from a boat, conducted to a maximum depth of 12 metres. Following successful completion of the course it is possible to continue your education by upgrading to PADI Open Water Diver at any time.