Certification Dives...

Course Description...

The certification dives are the second half of the Scuba Diver course and provide an opportunity for those people who have successfully completed the Scuba Diver course to do their five dives in open water which are required to gain certification to dive on your own.

The certification dives are kept separate because of the transient nature of our students, some people prefer to do their open water dives in more tropical conditions or in a location closer to their home. Also some people take this course just to satisfy their KINES requirement and have no desire to get certified, thus this course is not necessary.

You have SIX months from the time you complete the Scuba Diver course to successfully complete this course and earn your certification. Check out all your options for certification.

Who Can Take the Course...

This course is open to anyone age 18 and older who has successfully completed our Scuba Diver course or a similar introductory scuba course from a recognized scuba certifying agency and has obtained a letter of referral from their instructor. (NOT JUST Penn State students and faculty!)

This includes anyone who has successfully completed the Penn State KINES 045 course.

The nature of scuba diving requires those who participate to be good swimmers. A general ability to swim and good health are required.

How Much Does the Course Cost...

The cost of the certification dives is $175.00 (Course costs are subject to change without notice.)

The cost of the course includes your gear rental, transportation, entrance fees, and all instructor and certification fees.

Participation and payment for this course
DOES NOT guarantee certification!

Refunds:

There is a $20 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit required to sign up for the certification dives. The remaining cost of the dives can be refunded if you do not attend the dives. Once you start the trip, no refund will be issued if you fail to complete the dives.

Where, When, and How Long is the Course...

The certification weekend is held after every Scuba Diver course (weather permitting) and is only one weekend long. We leave early both mornings and return around 6pm each evening. We conduct the dives at Blue Hole Quarry located in Williamsburg, PA (about an hour from State College).

When is the next certification dive weekend being offered:

What Will I Be Learning...

Nothing!

Well, ok, a few things. You will mainly be demonstrating to the instructor your ability to perform the skills that you learned in the pool in an open water situation. You will also be demonstrating your ability to plan and conduct safe dives and to navigate effectively underwater.

How Do I Register...

To Register for the Course:

Consult our list of upcoming courses. When you see this course listed, there will be an "enroll" link so you can sign up online. Payment instructions will be included with your online enrollment.

You CANNOT schedule our courses through eLion.

Confirmations:

Once we receive your check, someone will send you an e-mail confirmation to let you know we received the check and give you any additional information you may need about the course. You are not officially enrolled in the course until you receive this confirmation!

Refunds:

There is a $20 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit required to sign up for the course. The remaining cost of the course can be refunded if you do not attend. Once you start the course, no refund will be issued. For other situations and conditions see the section above on "How Much Does the Course Cost..."

Frequently Asked Questions...

No questions at this time.

Additional Questions, Comments, or Suggestions...

Do you have a comment, suggestion, or question not covered by this page? If so, please e-mail the webmaster for an answer and so it can be added to this page.


	Certification Dives... Course Description... The certification dives are the second half of the Scuba Diver course and provide an opportunity for those people who have successfully completed the Scuba Diver course to do their five dives in open water which are required to gain certification to dive on your own. The certification dives are kept separate because of the transient nature of our students, some people prefer to do their open water dives in more tropical conditions or in a location closer to their home. Also some people take this course just to satisfy their KINES requirement and have no desire to get certified, thus this course is not necessary. You have SIX months from the time you complete the Scuba Diver course to successfully complete this course and earn your certification. Check out all your options for certification. Who Can Take the Course... This course is open to anyone age 18 and older who has successfully completed our Scuba Diver course or a similar introductory scuba course from a recognized scuba certifying agency and has obtained a letter of referral from their instructor. (NOT JUST Penn State students and faculty!) This includes anyone who has successfully completed the Penn State KINES 045 course. The nature of scuba diving requires those who participate to be good swimmers. A general ability to swim and good health are required. How Much Does the Course Cost... The cost of the certification dives is $175.00 (Course costs are subject to change without notice.) The cost of the course includes your gear rental, transportation, entrance fees, and all instructor and certification fees. Participation and payment for this course DOES NOT guarantee certification! Refunds: There is a $20 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit required to sign up for the certification dives. The remaining cost of the dives can be refunded if you do not attend the dives. Once you start the trip, no refund will be issued if you fail to complete the dives. Where, When, and How Long is the Course... The certification weekend is held after every Scuba Diver course (weather permitting) and is only one weekend long. We leave early both mornings and return around 6pm each evening. We conduct the dives at Blue Hole Quarry located in Williamsburg, PA (about an hour from State College). When is the next certification dive weekend being offered: Check the Online Schedule of Courses Sign up on the Notification List to be automatically e-mailed about future offerings of this course. What Will I Be Learning... Nothing! Well, ok, a few things. You will mainly be demonstrating to the instructor your ability to perform the skills that you learned in the pool in an open water situation. You will also be demonstrating your ability to plan and conduct safe dives and to navigate effectively underwater. How Do I Register... To Register for the Course: Consult our list of upcoming courses. When you see this course listed, there will be an "enroll" link so you can sign up online. Payment instructions will be included with your online enrollment. You CANNOT schedule our courses through eLion. Confirmations: Once we receive your check, someone will send you an e-mail confirmation to let you know we received the check and give you any additional information you may need about the course. You are not officially enrolled in the course until you receive this confirmation! Refunds: There is a $20 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit required to sign up for the course. The remaining cost of the course can be refunded if you do not attend. Once you start the course, no refund will be issued. For other situations and conditions see the section above on "How Much Does the Course Cost..." Frequently Asked Questions... No questions at this time. Additional Questions, Comments, or Suggestions... Do you have a comment, suggestion, or question not covered by this page? If so, please e-mail the webmaster for an answer and so it can be added to this page.