Everyone likes to scuba dive or snorkel in warm, clear water on a vibrant coral reef, yet many people know little about what they’re seeing or the importance of reef ecosystems. The PADI Coral Reef Conservation Specialty course helps you appreciate the complexity of these habitats and how you can help conserve these vital systems.
During this classroom based course, you will learn a lot more about coral reefs including how they function and the complex nature of life on a reef. Ultimately, you’ll increase your understanding of why coral reefs are so important.
With your PADI Instructor, you’ll discuss why many coral reefs are in serious trouble and what you can do to prevent further decline. You’ll go on to learn how Project AWARE unites divers and water enthusiasts to make a difference.
As this is a classroom based course, non-divers are welcome to join us and gain international recognition for their conservation work.
This course may also count towards the prestigious PADI Master Scuba Diver rating.
Price
Standard Course: £99
Executive Option: additional £25 on Basic, Standard or Deluxe Course fee.
Elite Option: We’ll come to you! For an additional £50* on the Basic, Standard or Deluxe Course fee we’ll complete the training at your own facilities.
* Special rates apply for schools; please get in touch for full details.
Pre-requisites
Min Age: No age limit
Medically Fit: No medical statement required
Ability: No previous diving or snorkelling experience required.
This course is available to anyone with an interest in learning.
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Knowledge Development
With no course manual required to be read through and completed before you meet the NHDC Team, this promises to be a fun and informal course.
The Coral Reef Conservation course references information in the digital manual – AWARE – Our World, Our Water. You can read the chapter on coral reefs in preparation for the classroom session.
Through classroom discussions, you’ll learn more about:
- How coral reefs function and the complex nature of life on a reef.
- Why coral reefs are so important.
- Why many coral reefs are in serious trouble.
- What you can do to prevent further decline.
As there are no dives to be completed, this course can be completed by anyone with an interest in Coral Reefs and their conservation.
We’ll provide everything you need. We pride ourselves on ensuring there are no hidden costs.
As this is a classroom based course, no specialist equipment is required. NHDC will provide the tea and biscuits!
As this is a classroom based course, this can be held all year round! To help get things started, we have arranged a couple of dates for when the classroom is free.
New Horizons aims to be flexible with arranging courses to suit your schedule so if the scheduled dates are not convenient please give us a call to discuss suitable alternatives.
On all of our PADI Coral Reef Conservation Specialty course options you will receive…
- Coaching and on-going support from an experienced, passionate and professional PADI Instructor
- 2 hours (minimum) Knowledge Development (held at the NHDC Classroom)
- FREE refreshments (tea, coffee, biscuits) supplied by NHDC
- Course materials
- PADI Certification
Standard course
All of the above.
Knowledge Development
There is no course manual to read through and complete in preparation for the day. You can still get yourself prepared for what’s in store by reading the relevant chapter from the AWARE – Our World, Our Water digital manual.
Through fun and interactive classroom discussions, you’ll learn more about:
- How coral reefs function and the complex nature of life on a reef.
- Why coral reefs are so important.
- Why many coral reefs are in serious trouble.
- What you can do to prevent further decline.
Standard Course
Complete the PADI Coral Reef Conservation Specialty course using one of our standard schedules.
Executive Option
Our standard schedules are designed to offer flexibility, however, if these aren’t convenient, or if you feel you’d benefit from the more personal touch, we can tailor our schedules to a more bespoke timetable.
This executive option allows a 1:1 program, giving you the chance to work with a member of the NHDC team to become a master of scuba diving.
Elite Option
If you have access to your own facilities, we can come to you! We will work with you to make a truly tailor-made course schedule. We’ll complete the Skills Development at your own facilities. With no dives to be completed, there’s a whole world of possibilities.
Payment Plans
A single £50 deposit will allow us to reserve your place and issue relevant course materials.
Further installment payments can be made with the final balance paid before the open water weekend (or final pool session if completing the Referral option). Talk to us about installment payment options.
Let us know you want to join us! Simply send us a Course Booking Form. Once we’ve received your deposit we’ll issue your digital course materials, so you can get started straight away!
Get in touch for our bank account details or to make payment over the phone.
Your place will be confirmed on receipt of the Course Booking Form and course payment.
