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Whether
you're new to diving or interested in updating your skills and qualifications,
maybe even becoming an instructor, PADI has a course for you!
PADI
are a massive diving organisation with centres in more than 180
countries world-wide and it was founded in 1967. Some 65% of all
divers are trained and examined by them. Originally a North American
organisation, PADI have bases around the world and one of their
administrative headquarters, PADI International is
based in the city of Bristol UK. (The webmaster received initial
diver training via the PADI system and details of that experience
can be found on the Dolphin Scuba
Team page or in the divelog.)
The
PADI diver education program centres around The
Four 'E's:-
- EDUCATION
- A comprehensive training syllabus based on safety first.
- EQUIPMENT
- The correct and safe use of diving gear.
- EXPERIENCE
- Not just of the diving itself but also experience of different
locations.
- ENVIRONMENT
- PADI aims to instruct it's student about the care of the underwater
environment as well as the wonders it holds.
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