© Nottingham Adventure Centre Ltd 2011 site home | about us | contact us | calendar | location maps Step 1 - Pool Sessions: This is where you learn all the basic scuba skills. We use a superb 3.8 metre pool and our sessions are longer than average, so you have plenty of practice time. Courses are usually based around either 3 or 5 pool sessions, but this can be varied depending upon individual needs. Step 2 - Knowledge Development: As part of your scuba course you will receive a PADI Crew Pack. This includes a study manual for you to complete in the comfort of your own home. Step 3 - Open Water Sessions: To complete your qualification with us in the UK you need to do some diving. Either 2 or 4 open water dives taken over one or two days. This is where you put your training into practice. A great day out at one of the local all weather, purpose built inland training sites. Learning to Scuba Dive with a PADI 5* Centre doesn’t need to be time consuming, difficult or expensive. We offer complete flexibility You can take courses in small sections or complete a full certification all in one go, the choice is yours. Sightseeing Underwater Recreational Scuba Diving is often likened to sightseeing underwater. It can add that extra dimension to a holiday, become a regular hobby and is a great way to meet like minded people. Confident and Competent Our objective is to make you competent and confident to join in general scuba diving activities, Our professional instructors are there to guide and accompany you through all the necessary skills. Quality Assured As a PADI 5* Dive Centre we operate a full program of PADI accredited courses right here in Nottingham. Our full time professional staff are always available to discuss your individual requirements. Beginner courses start from as little as £99 including open water dives with our professionals. For details on our beginner courses click on the brochure below.