Confined water sessions at Astley High School swiming pool must be booked in advance
Additional training sessions outside of course can be arranged at additional cost
Training to be completed within 6 months or course extension fee will apply
ALL course prices do not include travel, boat or dive site entry fees
Equipment hire is additional on courses above Explorer 30
Gas and boat/site fees not included in technical courses
Payment options available
- Register with DiveRAID
- Download Free online course and complete quizes
- Contact us to arrange schedule for confined training (swimming pool) and open water (Ellerton, Capernwray, Farne Islands)
- Final exam will be issued once course payment made
- Attend our facility at GSA for introduction and equipment brief
- Attend confined training sessions, normally held at Astley High School
- Attend Open Water days to demonstrate you have mastered the skills taught in confined sessions
| Start Diving |
| Squid Squad – £25 per session Pool time for 10 – 14year olds introducing them to the world of scuba diving. Specialist training builds basic skills and safe diving practices in a personalised training plan. Next steps available with Cadet & Junior qualifications. |
| Try Dive – £35 Experience the thrill of breathing underwater in this taster session. |
| Scuba Reboot – £195 Designed for certified divers who may have been away from diving for several months and wish to refresh their skills and knowledge before getting back in water. Minimum of 1 confined water dive. |
| Scuba Diver – £345 Available from 15 years old, a taster of the full Open Water 20 course, this provides you with the knowledge and experience of scuba diving with a faster route to qualification, enabling dives to a maximum of 12 metres with a certified professional. Possible to compete in one weekend, this is perfect prep for your next holiday. Minimum of 2 confined water dives and 2 open water dives. |
| Open Water 20 – £445 Available from 15 years old, this certification introduces the theory enabling you to practice and master essential underwater skills in the pool before moving on to four dives in open water, allowing you to dive with a certified dive buddy to 20 metres. Combine with drysuit training for £550. For 12 to 15-year-olds, the Junior Open Water Diver course is a fantastic opportunity to build confidence and gain new skills while exploring the underwater world. It encourages teamwork and responsibility, hopefully sparking a lifelong love for marine conservation. It’s the ultimate way for kids to connect with nature, make unforgettable memories, and experience the thrill of diving alongside friends! The Junior Open Water certification entitles the holder to dive with a certified adult dive buddy of equal or higher certification to a maximum depth of 18m. The Cadet Open Water course is an exciting introduction to scuba diving for 10 and 11-year-olds, allowing them to safely explore the underwater world while limited to a maximum depth of 12m. This course is perfect for young adventurers, helping them build confidence, learn essential diving skills, and foster a love for marine life in a fun and safe environment. It’s an incredible opportunity for kids to create lasting memories and share thrilling underwater experiences with friends and family! The Cadet Open Water certification entitles the holder to dive with a certified adult dive buddy of equal or better certification to a maximum depth of 12m. Minimum of 4 confined water dives and 4 open water dives. |
| Explorer 30 – £445 This course is designed to expand your skills and understanding of the important core areas of diving whilst extending your depth to 30 metres. Also available for Juniors (12-15 years) to a maximum depth of 21 metres. Combine with drysuit training for £550. Minimum of 5 open water dives. |
| Master Rescue – £550 In order to be a good diver, you first need to be able to look after yourself and then be able to help other if needed. This course is a must for all experienced divers, and in particular those who wish to take responsibility for the safety of other divers and is a requirement for all professional level training. A valid first aid certificate is required for qualification and can be added where needed. Minimum age 15. Minimum of 2 confined water dives and 4 open water dives. |
| Divemaster – POA Divemaster is one of the most highly respected ratings in the dive community and the first Pro level within the RAID system. Divemaster is a prerequisite to becoming a Dive Instructor. As a Divemaster, you can plan, organize and lead dives for certified divers. A valid O2 Admin and First Aid certificate is required. Minimum age 18. |
| Instructor – POA Divers choose to become a Dive Instructor for a variety of reasons. For some, gaining their Instructor qualification is simply about being able to share their passion for diving with others. For many, it’s a ticket to dive around the world while being paid to do so. For others, it is about achieving a goal to reach the pinnacle of their chosen activity. An Instructor certification can open the door to an exciting new career, or simply enhance your enjoyment of diving. |
| Master Instructor – POA This rating is in recognition of high standing in the dive industry. It is for dive professionals who have a high level of experience, a high level of training, and a high level of completed certifications. |
| Keep Diving |
| Dry Suit – £225 This program covers all you need to know about dry suit diving and takes you through all the different aspects which are important for new and experienced divers. A must for North Sea diving. Minimum age 10. Minimum of 1 confined water dive and 2 open water dives. |
| Deep 40 – £345 Sometimes the dive demands venturing to the far edge of the traditional recreational diving limits, and this is the option to get there with the knowledge and skills to get to deeper depths comfortably and with safety uppermost in your dive plan. Minimum age 15. 8 hours logged dives. Minimum of 4 open water dives. |
| Performance Diver – £295 Designed to make you a better diver in almost any situation. The skills that you will learn in this course have been designed by some of the most respected divers in the world. Not only will this course make you a safer diver, prepare you for our other courses, but it will provide a range of skills you will use on every dive. Minimum age 15. This course may be completed in pool, confined water or open water with a minimum of 2 dives. |
| Advanced Wreck – £345 Reels at the ready, lets tie some knots and explore . his specialty is designed to extend your knowledge and skills of diving to allow you to dive on wrecks safely including the penetration of wrecks. It develops the knowledge required to plan, prepare and analyse for your dive to reduce stress and confusion, allowing you to enhance your diving experience. Minimum age 15. Minimum of 1 confined water dive and 4 open water dives. |
| Nitrox – £125 Packed with valuable insights on the benefits of using nitrox with oxygen content ranging from 22% – 40%, focusing on how it can help you better manage the risks of decompression sickness while maximising your underwater adventures. You’ll gain a solid understanding of the advantages and potential drawbacks of using nitrox as a breathing gas for diving. Minimum age 12. |
| Nitrox Plus – £345 Nitrox Plus is a two-cylinder course. Divers learn how to carry a bailout cylinder in addition to a regular back-mounted primary cylinder* using air, and nitrox mixes up to 50% oxygen. *Course may be taken in sidemount or twinset configuration to meet redundant gas requirements. Prerequisites: Be a minimum of 18 years old. 10 hours logged or 20 dives, Be certified as Deep 40 or equivalent, or certified as Explorer 30 or Advanced 35 or equivalent. Nitrox or equivalent. Minimum of 1 confined water dive and 4 open water dives. |
| Equipment – £150 Understanding scuba equipment function, being able to properly maintain your equipment and being able to set it up correctly is essential for comfortable diving. |
| Sidemount – £300 The Sidemount Diver is a modern program designed to include all the current Sidemount procedures suitable for cave, technical and recreational dives. Minimum age 12. Excludes equipment. Minimum of 1 confined water dive and 2 open water dives. |
| Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) – £300 The thrill of speeding through the water behind a diver propulsion vehicle (DPV) is an experience that really gets your blood racing. Using a DPV provides divers both immense fun and the means to achieve goals that would be impossible without their use. Minimum age 15. Excludes equipment. Minimum of 1 confined water dive and 3 open water dives. |
| Oxygen Administration – £95 In this course, you will learn how to use oxygen, in a first aid situation, to help a casualty. You will discover that oxygen can actually be dangerous, and you will be shown precautions and procedures to ensure you and your casualty’s safety is maintained while handling and administering oxygen. Minimum age 10. |
| First Aid & CPR – £95 This qualification is for divers, diving support and diving instructors. It is not designed to be used as a non-diving workplace qualification; the generic skills learned on the course can be used in non-diving situations. Minimum age 10. |
| Technical Diving |
| Decompression Diver – POA This ‘first step’ across the threshold from advanced recreational into the realm of technical diving is a three-cylinder course: two primaries (a twinest or sidemount) plus one stage bottle filled with a decompression gas to optimise off-gassing during a staged, optimised ascent. The decompression gas can be any reasonable mixture, including 100% oxygen. Available in three options: 40m air and nitrox, 45m air and nitrox or 45m air, nitrox and trimix. Prerequisites: Be at least 18 years old. 30 hours logged or 25 dives, Deep, Nitrox, Sidemount or Twinset certified. Minimum of 1 confined water dive and 4 open water dives. |
| Advanced Decompression – POA There are some dive sites a little deeper, in more challenging locations, that are only within reach of divers who have decided to do the work, broaden the scope of their training, and make the most of their opportunities. Open to twinset or sidemount divers wanting to plan and execute dives using 2 different decompression gases to optimise off-gassing during ascent. Available in two options: 50m air and nitrox or 50m air, nitrox and trimix. Prerequisites: Be at least 18 years old. Certified Decompression and Master Rescue Diver. 50 hours logged or 75 dives (at least 10 dives between 25m – 40m), Sidemount or Twinset certified, Current First Aid & CPR training and Oxygen Administration certificates. Minimum of 1 confined water dive and 4 open water dives. |