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How much time do I have to put aside each day? (on typical course leave this time free but we usually finish earlier or sometimes later)
Theory day- 9-3
Pool Day- 9-5
Shore Dives- 9-4
Boat Dives- around 5-6 hours but start time depends on what time the boat leaves.
Where will the sessions be conducted?
Theory day- at our shop 267 Burke Rd Glen Iris (map)
Pool session- at Ashburton pool and rec centre- 8 warner ave Ashburton (map
Shore dives- Typically at Portsea pier
Boat Dives- typically leaving from Portsea pier
Do I need my own transport?
No. Although it helps to cart around your diving gear we can usually get our instructors or other students to give you a lift to where you need to be. Just let us know if you need us to arrange transportation.
If I don’t have a car how do I get to your shop?
Tram 72 stop… is out the front of our shop or you can catch any Glen Waverley train and get off at Gardiner station, walk up the hill 50m and you are at our front door.
Can I bring my friends?
Most certainly. If you learn to dive with a friend you automatically have a dive buddy and you will also get a discount. Invite all your family and friends. If you have 4 people not only will we give you a discount but we will also run a private course for you.
Won’t it be cold?
Melbourne’s water temperature varies from 24 degrees celcuis in the summer to 10 degrees in the winter. Although 10 degrees is cold the suits that we put you in keep you toasty warm. They are called semidry suits so they do get wet but after a minute or two the water in the suit is warmed up to your body temperature. This warm water stays in the suit for the dive and keeps you more than comfortable.
Can I rent snorkeling items?
Unfortunately not. It really is in your benefit for enjoyment, technique and hygene to invest in these personal items. It is only a once off investment that you will be able to use for many years to come. We offer you student discounts at Academy of Scuba to save you money and also can give you the confidence of exchanging anything after your pool session if you find you don’t like any of your equipment.
What happens if I don’t like diving?
We offer a 100% money back guarantee for all your course fees and snorkeling items purchased if you don’t want to continue after or during your pool session. We just have to know on the day of your pool session. We understand that learning to dive requires an investment on your part and would not like you to be put out if you thought diving really wasn’t for you.
How long will it take me to drive to the beach on the 2nd weekend?
From the shop it usually takes an hour and a half in normal traffic. Allow longer for public holidays and in summer.
Can I stay on the Mornington Peninsular on the second weekend?
For sure. We can suggest places to stay for you or feel free to organize your own accommodation.
What if I need more time learning?
We are fully flexible. Learning to dive is not always the easiest activities for some people. If you need extra time in any part of your course we will provide this. You can always organize private sessions or put you on one of our many other group courses. We want you to be a comfortable, confident and safe diver and will not rush any of the learning process for you.
Why learn with Academy of Scuba?
If what you have read so far hasn’t convinced you here are some more reasons. Better still come into the shop, meet our staff, have a coffee and discuss your options
- Profession training
- Fun, fun and more fun
- All training exceeds standards in safety
- We put our instructors through rigorous internships before they teach courses by themselves and constantly check with their students to ensure we maintain the highest of standards
- A huge support network is offered after you learn to dive so that you stay diving. We want you to have as many great experiences with us as you can after your course and for all your diving days
- We are the only dive store with our own personal diving doctor as one of our key instructors
- We are the only dive store that will send out a photographer on every course so that your first steps underwater are documented for you forever.
- We are passionate about our diving. Diving is something we live and breath everyday and want to share it with you.
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