PADI · SDI · RAID
Recreational courses
From your first breath underwater to Divemaster, plus specialties. PADI and SDI courses are taught independently; RAID courses are taught through Perth Diving Academy. For technical and rebreather training, see Technical and Poseidon.
Learn to dive
Open Water Diver
Learn to dive. Your certification to 18 m, anywhere in the world.
$699Open Water Scuba Diver
Learn to dive, the SDI way. Computer-based from day one.
$699Snorkeling
Mask, fins and snorkel skills, for non-divers and families.
EnquireContinuing education
Advanced Open Water Diver
Five adventure dives, including deep and navigation. Certified to 30 m.
$599Rescue Diver
Learn to prevent and manage problems in the water. The course most divers call their favourite.
$449Computer Diver
Get the most out of your dive computer.
EnquireSpecialties
Solo Diver
For experienced divers who want to plan and dive independently, with their own redundant air supply.
$450Deep Diver
Planning and diving safely to 40 m.
$549Deep Diver
Planning and diving safely to 40 m.
$549Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver
Nitrox up to 40% oxygen for longer no-decompression times.
$229Wreck Diver
Wreck-diving techniques, surveying and safe penetration planning.
$499Wreck Diver
Wreck-diving techniques, surveying and safe penetration planning.
$499Night Diver
The same reef, a completely different cast.
$249Night & Limited Visibility Diver
Confidence when the visibility drops, whether at night or in Perth winter swell.
$249Drift Diver
Let the current do the work.
$499Peak Performance Buoyancy
The skill that improves every other skill.
$199Advanced Buoyancy Control
Trim, finning and buoyancy control, refined.
$199Underwater Navigation
Compass and natural navigation, so you finish the dive where you meant to.
$299Digital Underwater Photographer
Better photos with the camera you already own.
$399Conservation
PADI AWARE Specialist
Ocean conservation and what divers can do about it.
EnquireAWARE Coral Reef Conservation
How reefs work, and why they are in trouble.
EnquireDive Against Debris
Remove marine debris and log it for science.
EnquireFirst aid & oxygen
Emergency First Response (Primary & Secondary Care)
CPR, AED and first aid. Required for Rescue Diver.
$149EFR Care for Children (with AED)
First aid and CPR focused on infants and children.
EnquireEmergency Oxygen Provider
Recognise dive injuries and give emergency oxygen.
$179Professional
Divemaster
Your first professional rating. Lead dives and assist instructors.
$1,500Assistant Instructor
Assist SDI instructors with training.
$999Dive Experience Leader
Lead introductory scuba experiences.
EnquireRAID, through Perth Diving Academy
I teach RAID courses only through Perth Diving Academy in Hillarys, who handle bookings, pricing and schedules. Ask for me by name when you book.
Try Dive
Try scuba in a supervised session. No certification needed.
Book through PDANitrox
Enriched air nitrox for recreational divers.
Book through PDADeep 40
Recreational deep diving to 40 m.
Book through PDAFirst Aid
Dive-focused first aid.
Book through PDAOxygen Administration
Emergency oxygen for dive injuries.
Book through PDAOpen Water 20
RAID's learn-to-dive course.
Book through PDAExplorer 30
RAID's advanced course, to 30 m.
Book through PDAMaster Rescue
RAID's rescue course.
Book through PDADivemaster
RAID's first professional rating.
Book through PDAInstructor Development Program
Become a RAID instructor.
Book through PDANew to diving, or not sure where to start? Read the FAQ →
Prices are in AUD, per person, and include course materials and course fees. Courses with open water dives also include two boat dives.