The PADI Scuba Diver Course is a sub course within the PADI Open Water Diver Course. It opens diving to those individuals with time constraints.
All standards that apply to student divers in the PADI Open Water Diver Course apply to student divers in the PADI Scuba Diver Course, with the following exceptions:
certification requires successful completion of only the first 3 knowledge development and confined water segments followed by the first two open water dives.

PADI Scuba Divers are qualified to:

• Dive under the direct supervision of a qualified PADI Divemaster or above within the limits of their training and experience
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• Dive to a maximum depth of 12m.