The PADI
Scuba Diver course is a subset of PADI Open Water Diver course, if you are on
short time but really want to get a scuba diving certification the PADI Scuba
Diver might be right for you particularly if you expect to go scuba diving
primarily with a dive guide.

This course
is an intermediate step for earning an Open Water Diver certification if that
is your ultimate goal.

PADI Scuba
Divers are qualified to:

Dive under direct
supervision of a PADI professional to a maximum depth of 12 meters, 40 feet.

Obtain sir
fills, rent or purchase scuba equipment and participate in dive activities as
long as properly supervised.

Continue dive
training by completing the PADI Open Water Diver Certification and taking
certain specialty dive courses.

To enroll
in a PADI Scuba Diver Course (or Junior Scuba Diver Course) you must be 10
years or older. You will need adequate swimming skills and need to be in good
physical health. No prior experience with scuba diving is required, but you can
try it first through Discover Scuba Diving (DSD).