UPCOMING TRAINING PROGRAMS
From entry level dive experiences to technical extended range and professional programs with Aotearoa Dive we have all your training requirements covered - Recreational, Technical, Freediving, SCR & Professional training.
Please contact us if there is a specific course you would like to complete that is not listed below or if you would further information on what we have coming up. We are here to help and progress your diving skills to the next level.
SCUBA RANGERS
The mission of Scuba Rangers is simple: To involve children in scuba diving so they can experience the excitement of water exploration.
Participation in the Scuba Rangers program offers children the opportunity to learn more about the world around them, gain diving proficiency, be active in the scuba community, meet new and interesting people, and do things they never imagined possible!
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UPCOMING DATES:
Starts June 1st 2022
TRY SCUBA
You will learn the foundations of scuba, starting with some basic scuba skills to get you warmed up and have some fun breathing underwater and experiencing the feeling of weightlessness.
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UPCOMING DATES:
- August 31st 2022
- Sept 7th 2022
- Sept 14th 2022
- Oct 12th 2022
OPEN WATER DIVER PROGRAM
This globally recognised certification program is the best way to begin your life-long adventure as a certified scuba diver.
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UPCOMING DATES:
- August 26th - 28th 2022
- Sept 2nd - 4th 2022
- Sept 16th - 18th 2022 (Wahine only)
- Oct 7th - 9th 2022
- Oct 21st - 23rd 2022 (Junior Course)
- Nov 24th - 26th 2022
- Dec 9th - 11th 2022
BASIC FREEDIVER
During this entry-level program, you will learn all you need to freedive safely with a buddy in a pool/confined waters up to a depth of 5 meters. Online training is combined with in-water practice sessions in this program, to give you all the skills and knowledge you need.
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- August 3rd (evening pool) + August 7th 2022 (open water)
- Sept 14th (evening pool) + Sept 18th 2022 (open water)
ENRICHED AIR NITROX
As a Nitrox diver, you can increase your bottom times and safety margins, plus shorten your surface intervals. The 40% program requires self study of the SSI materials and practical application in the classroom (you choose the date).
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UPCOMING DATES:
- 16th July 2022
- 16th August 2022
- 16th Sept 2022
TRY SCR DIVING
Looking to purchase an SCR, but uncertain if rebreather diving is right for you? Then sign up for an SSI Try SCR Diving experience today!
In this introductory SCR course, you will try a revolutionary semi-closed rebreather system that is easy to use, natural to dive, and designed with all levels of diver in mind.
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UPCOMING DATES:- Oct 12th 2022
SCR DIVING
Learn how to dive a semi closed rebreather
Immerse yourself in silence and extend your Horizon. Join the exciting world of rebreather diving! Learn to go no-decompression diving with a semi closed rebreather (SCR) during the SSI SCR Diving course.
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- Oct 17th 2022
EXTENDED RANGE SCR
The SCR Extended Range program provides divers with the training necessary to independently plan and conduct limited decompression dives, using nitrox to a maximum depth of 40 meters and specialised diving equipment and procedures, for a maximum accumulated accelerated decompression time of 25 minutes, with an equally or more qualified dive buddy.
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ADVANCED ADVENTURER
If you want to increase your confidence, explore more of the underwater world, and develop your scuba diving capabilities then this is the course for you!
NOTE: This course will be run at Northland Dive, Accommodation cost will be extra, contact us for details.
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- Sept 10th - 11th 2022
DEEP DIVING PROGRAM
The SSI Deep Diving Specialty will teach you all you need to dive to depths between 18 and 40 meters, through a mixture of academic sessions and open water dives.
NOTE: This course will be run at Northland Dive, Accommodation cost will be extra, contact us for details.
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- August 20th - 21st 2022
TRY SIDEMOUNT
Spend the evening in the pool on sidemount configuration, and see if it's for you, under the guidance of your SSI sidemount professional you will be able to experience what its like to dive with 2 tanks.
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UPCOMING DATES:
- June 29th 2022
- July 20th 2022
- July 27th 2022
- August 10th 2022
- August 24th 2022
WRECK DIVER
Do you want to explore iconic towering shipwrecks? Or dive over World War airplanes covered in vibrant marine life? Discover the world of wreck diving You will learn all you need to dive above and around wrecks and artificial reefs.
NOTE: This course will be run at Northland Dive, Accommodation cost will be extra, contact us for details.
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- Sept 10th - 11th 2022
REACT RIGHT
Learn how to manage dive emergencies and treat injuries as a first responder with the SSI React Right program.
Combine this program with the Diver Stress & Rescue and save $50
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UPCOMING DATES:
- Oct 14th 2022
STRESS & DIVER RESCUE PROGRAM
This course gives you valuable hands-on experience in emergency management. You will learn to perform diver assists and rescues, manage dive accident situations and render first aid.
Combine this program with the React Right program and save $50
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- Oct 15th - 16th 2022
EQUIPMENT TECHNIQUES
Learn how to choose, maintain and store your diving equipment for maximum performance and longevity. Get the most from your dive equipment on every dive. Learn how to fix dive related equipment malfunctions that might otherwise prevent you from completing the dive.
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- August 6th 2022
- Sept 10th 2022
SCIENCE OF DIVING
Expand your dive knowledge and gain a better understanding of your equipment, physics, the aquatic environment and more with the online SSI Science of Diving specialty.
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UPCOMING DATES:
- June 18th 2022
- Sept 10th 2022
DIVE GUIDE
Do you dream of leading certified divers underwater, or do you want to take the first step towards becoming a scuba instructor? Maybe you just want to improve your diving skills. Whatever your reason, becoming an SSI Dive Guide is your first step to becoming a dive professional.
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UPCOMING DATES:
- June 22nd - 26th 2022
- October 26th - 30th 2022
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSE
Are you ready to turn your passion for diving into a career? Do you dream of travelling the world working as a scuba instructor? Would you like the ocean to be your office and work in exotic locations?What are you waiting for?
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UPCOMING DATES:
- July 18th - 29th 2022
- November 7th - 18th 2022
ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSE
Would you like to assist instructors with diver training and collect valuable teaching experience to become an Open Water Instructor? Then qualifying as an SSI Assistant Instructor is the right program for you!
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UPCOMING DATES:
July 18th - 21st 2022
November 7th - 10th 2022
AIR FILLER COMPLIANCE TRAINING
This half day program will provide you with all the knowledge, skills and experience to be able to Identify cylinders, operate a gas fill station and safely fill SCUBA cylinders as required.
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- June 2022
- July 2022
- August 2022
- September 2022
- October 2022
- November 2022
- December 2022