PADI COURSES '2010

	COURSE PRICE Scuba Review 1,500 THB Discover Scuba Diving 2,000 THB Open Water Diver 9,800 THB Adventure Diver 6,000 THB ADV. Open Water 8,500 THB EFR 3,500 THB Rescue Diver 9,500 THB Divemaster 25,000 THB 10% Discount on continuing education courses. All courses prices except the Divemaster course include personal set of PADI materials

Ban's Diving together with the Koh Tao IDC Group and PADI Course Director Jonas Samuelsson offer one of the most innovative and fun PADI IDC Instructor Courses in the world. To take your PADI IDC Instructor with Ban's Diving on Koh Tao is the perfect first step for a successful career in diving. If you never been diving before Ban's offer an all inclusive package that takes you from beginner to PADI (IDC) Instructor and Master Scuba Diver Trainer.

If you would like to stay on quiet and beautiful Chalok Baan Kao beach, then visit our sister resort Sunshine Divers, a PADI 5 STAR Gold Palm Resort.

See you on Koh Tao, Thailand!
Ban's Diving

Discover Scuba Diving

When you discover scuba diving, you discover excitement and adventure, freedom and serenity. Nothing compares to the "weightless" exhilaration of breathing underwater. Only a diver knows this feeling!

The PADI Discover Scuba Diving program lets you experience the thrill of diving under the supervision of a PADI Instructor in ideal conditions, such as those found at a resort.

During your adventure, you'll master some basic concepts and scuba skills before heading off on an open water dive. To participate in the Discover Scuba Diving experience, you must be at least 10 years old. Dive Today!

• At least 10 years old

• 15 years old( or 10 years old for Junior Scuba Diver certification )

You’ll start from the very beginning, developing scuba diving skills first in a confined environment and then in 4 open water dives.

The PADI Open Water Diver certification allows you to go down up to 60 ft (18m)!! but this is just your first step… as a brand new certified diver you’ll meet new people and enjoy new underwater adventures.

• Be 10 years or older (PADI eLearning requires a minimum age of 13 years due to international internet laws)

• A PADI Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification from another training organization)
• 15 years old (12 for Junior Advanced Open Water Diver)

EFR

EFR and CPR training are prerequisites for completion of a PADI Rescue Diver course. We can complete this training for you in 1 day, or accept other valid certifications.

Rescue Diver

The PADI Rescue Diver course will broaden your diving knowledge and experience. Rescue Divers look beyond themselves and consider other divers safety. This 3 day course will train you for prevention and management of diving accidents and is considered the stepping stone of a career in diving leading into the divemaster and instructor courses.

• Be 15 years or older
  
• Have a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification (or have a qualifying certification from another organization)
  
• Be trained and current for first aid and CPR within the previous two years.

With 2 boats we are able to provide our customers plenty of opportunity to visit the many of dive sites ( maybe we can make this a link to the descriptions of the divestite and the map) around Koh Tao. We also have nights dives available on alternating nights.

Our boats are large,comfortable and safe so you can relax and enjoy the spectacular scenery of the island while travelling to the divesites. Complimentary tea, coffee, water, various seasonal fruits and biscuits are offered to our customers while on the dive trips.

We practice safe diving and have a designated boat master who provides surface cover for all divers and our dive guides are experienced, knowledgeable and are familiar with Koh Tao’s divesites and will show you best of each site. Group sizes are small and all our equipment is well maintained on a daily basis by our dedicated equipment specialist.

Kids can join in the family fun of scuba diving by taking the Bubble makers program. They will experience what scuba diving is like under the direct care and supervision of a PADI Instructor. This experience takes part in our swimming pool with a maximum depth of 2 meters.

Included is the Bubble makers Crew Pak which gives kids a memento of their visit to the underwater world and is full of fun surprises. The pack includes: a kid-sized beach towel, log book, certificate, temporary tattoo emblem and the adorable and a popular Bubblemaker “action figure.”

Jr. Open Water Diver (ages 10-14)

Young people can take the full PADI Open Water Diver scuba certification course and upon completion will become Junior Open Water Divers with certain age limitations for scuba diving:

Junior Open Water Divers ages 10-11 years old must dive with a PADI Professional or certified parent/guardian. Dives must not exceed 12 metres /40 feet.
Junior Open Water Divers ages 12-14 years must dive with a certified adult

Young people can continue the adventure and build their skills by taking the Advanced Open Water Diver course with a few limitations

Junior Open Water Divers ages 10-11 years must complete three adventure dives to become a Junior Adventure Diver. They must dive with a PADI Professional or certified parent/guardian. Dives must not exceed 12 metres/ 40 feet

Junior Open Water Divers ages 12-14 years may complete three Adventure Dives to earn the Junior Adventure Diver rating or five Adventure Dives to earn the Junior Advanced Open Water rating. Dives must be with a certified adult

Jr. Rescue Diver (ages 12-14)

Young divers ages 12-14 rise to challenges and learn how to master them in the PADI Rescue Diver course. Upon completion, they become Junior Rescue Divers. They must dive with a certified adult

The PADI Divemaster program is your first step leadership level in the PADI System of diver education. This rating denotes you as a person who:

1.Has a high level of personal diving skill.
2.Has instructor level knowledge of diving theory.
3.Has had significant training in how to assist an instructor during training    activities.
4.Is able to assume appropriate responsibilities that benefit the welfare of
   other divers.PADI Divemaster Course

As you may know, many PADI Divemasters go on to become PADI Instructors. So, the training and experience you gain through the PADI Divemaster program helps shape your abilities and attitude toward becoming a professional level diving educator.

As a PADI Divemaster, you'll be qualified to:

1. Organize, conduct recreational diving activities, both land and boat based.
2. Assist PADI Instructors in conducting PADI Diver programs

To qualify for PADI Divemaster training, you'll need to:

1. Be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent).
2. Be certified as a PADI Rescue Diver (or equivalent).
3. Have logged a minimum of 20 open water dives prior to entry into PADI     Divemaster training, and completed and logged a minimum of 60 open water     dives with experience in night, deep and navigation prior to certification as a     PADI Divemaster.
4. Be at least 18 years old.
5. Be in good physical condition for diving and submit a medical exam form signed     by a physician.

You’ll complete three phases in the PADI Divemaster program.

1. Watermanship and skills assessment Watermanship and stamina General     diving skills
2. Knowledge Development.

• Diving physics
• Dive planning
• Diving physiology
• Emergency assistance plan for diving emergencies in the local area
• Diving skills and environment
• Supervising students in training
• Mapping a local open water site
• Dive management and control

3. Practical Application This involves training activities using various structured training sessions, simulated scenarios and internship sessions with actual PADI programs. These training sessions enable you to gain practical experience as an instructional assistant and a supervisor of open water diving activities, both as a coordinator and as an underwater guide.

As a PADI Divemaster you'll be able to
1. Act as certified instructional assistant to PADI Instructors.
2. Supervise participants in PADI experience programs for uncertified divers.
3. Generally supervise both training and no training related diving activities by     planning, organizing and directing dives.
4. Teach and certify PADI Skin Divers.
5. Conduct the PADI Scuba Review program for certified divers.
6. Enroll in PADI Instructor level training

Upon successfully completing the PADI Divemaster program, you’ll receive a certification card and wall certificate denoting this rating. You’ll also become a member of PADI and receive benefits, including the ability to purchase professional liability insurance (which may be required to conduct some activities)