Gill Divers FAQ – Scuba Diving
PADI Open Water Diver Course

1. 1. What is the PADI Open Water Diver certification?
2. – The certification will allow successful participant(s) to independently dive with a buddy for not more than 18m. (in the event when you dive without your own buddy, the dive facilities will assign one for you), almost anywhere in the world.
3. – (PADI is the biggest diving certifying agency, therefore most of the dive operators all over the world recognize PADI certification)

4. 1a. Will my PADI dive certification ever expire?
5. – No. However, if diver hasn’t dived for more than 6 months are advised to attend Scuba Review (Refresher course)

6. 2. What is the difference between Junior Open Water Diver and Open Water Diver?
7. – The course structure and content are identical, 1 of the 2 main differences lies in the participants age below and above 15 years of age. The other differences is, during the course, the participants and trainer ratio is smaller for Junior Open Water Course.

8. 3. How long does it takes to complete the PADI Open Water Diver course?
9. – Typically, a week or so following a fix schedule, however individuals may request for customized schedule to fit his/her personal timeline. (with additional cost).
10. – All PADI course are performance based, example 1: Tuesday, student diver completed Theory sections of the course and realized he/she will be busy for the next 1month, he/she may continue his/her training when available.
11. – Example 2: Training Schedule (Tuesday – Theory Lesson, Sunday – Pool (confined water) Training). Participant signed up on Friday and only has limited time to complete the course, he/she may choose to attend the Pool before the theory in order to fit the schedule better.

12. 4. How many participants will attend the course?
13. – Many factors will determine the course size, but we will ensure maximum attention for every participant, if a class size is more than 4-6 (depending on individual group comfort level in the water), an additional divemaster will be assigned or the class will be split into 2 or more groups.

14. 4a. What are the age group of the participants?
15. – It varies from early twenties to fifties.

16. 5. Where will the PADI Open Water Diver Course lessons be conducted?
17. – Theory Lesson – Usually the classes are conducted in Gill Divers (37b Hongkong Street), housecall is possible if you are signing up as a corporate and has a substantial group size.
18. – Pool Lesson – Usually pool training are conducted at Outram Secondary School (map)

19. 6. Do i need my own diving equipment for this course?
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PADI Advanced Open Water Diver

1. 1. Is the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course recommended for me to take?
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3. 2. What is the Advanced (Adventure) Diver
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5. 3. What new things can Advanced Open Water Diver course offer me?
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7. 3a. Would the skills I learn in Advanced Open Water be necessary for me to engage in special dives?
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9. 4. Is Advanced Open Water Diver course more physically demanding?
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11. 5. Is there a minimum number of dives i need to log before taking the Advanced Diver Course?
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13. 6. Which are the places that the Advanced Courses will be held?
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15. 7. Are the Instructors at Gill Divers able to adequately provide for this course?
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17. 8. Do i need my own diving equipment for this course?
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PADI Recsue Diver

1. 1. Is the Rescue Diver Course recommended for me to take on?
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3. 2. What is the PADI Rescue Diver course?
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5. 2a. What skills can I learn from the Rescue Diver Course?
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7. 3. Would the PADI Rescue Diver Course be too physically demanding for me?
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9. 4. Can I take the PADI Rescue Diver Course concurrently with the PADI Divemaster course?
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11. 5. Is there a minimum number of dives i need to log before I can apply for the PADI rescue Diver Course?
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13. 6. Which are the places that the Rescue Diver courses will be held?
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15. 7. Are the Instructors at Gill Divers able to adequately provide for this course?
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17. 8. Do i need my own diving equipment for this course?
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PADI Divemaster Course
1. 1. Should I continue my diving journey through the PADI Divemaster Course?
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3. 2. What is the PADI Divemaster course?
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5. 2a. What skills can I learn from the Divemaster Course?
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7. 3. Would the PADI Divemaster Course be too physically demanding for me?
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9. 4. Can I take the PADI Rescue Diver Course concurrently with the PADI Rescue Diver / Assistant Instructor course?
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11. 5. Is there a minimum number of dives i need to log before I can apply for the PADI Divemaster Course?
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13. 6. Which are the places that the Divemaster courses will be held?
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15. 7. Do i need my own diving equipment for this course?
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General Enquiries

1. 1. What can I expect from Scuba Diving?
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3. 1a. Is Scuba Diving safe?
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5. 2. How long has Gill Divers been engaged in providing Scuba Diving services?
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7. 3. How experienced are the Instructors at Gill Divers?
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9. 4. Where are the popular/ usual destinations for Scuba Dving?
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11. 5. Is there diving all year round?
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13. 6. Do I need my own diving equipment?
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15. 6a. Can I purchase equipment from Gill Divers?
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17. 7. Will Gill Divers instructors accompany me to dive locations?
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19. 8. How can I sign up for PADI courses from Gill Divers?
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