The CMAS Introductory Scuba Experience

This training programme aims at providing an introductory scuba diving experience, to a maximum depth of  10 meters under the direct supervision of a CMAS Instructor, whilst using air as a breathing gas.

The CMAS Introductory Scuba Experience is classified as an entry-level sport diver training programme that is commonly referred to as a “resort course”.

A CMAS Introductory Scuba Experience Diver may only dive under the direct supervision of a CMAS Instructor and is not qualified to procure air, equipment, or any other diving services.

During the course. the participant shall be provided with introductory information on the use of common diving equipment:

• Mask and snorkel
• Fins
• Diving suit
• Buoyancy control devices
• Regulator
• Submersible pressure gauge (breathing gas monitor)
• Depth gauge/depth monitor
• Alternative breathing gas source
• Knife/cutting device

The student will also get introductory information relating to diving and the diving environment:

• Reasons for breathing continuously during the dive
• Equalization techniques
• Avoiding hazardous aquatic life
• Hand signals
• Further training necessity and opportunities

Course duration

Recommended number of sessions 3

Classroom: 1,5 hrs

Confined water: 1 hrs

Open water preparation and dive: 1,5 hrs

CMAS One Star Diver Training Programme

This training programme introduces the fundamentals of scuba diving to the newcomers to the fantastic world of scuba diving. Upon course completion, the diver is to possess sufficient knowledge, skill and experience to procure air, equipment, and other diving services, to plan, conduct, and log open-water dives that do not require mandatory decompression stops, without the supervision of a CMAS Instructor or CMAS Dive Leader, when properly equipped and accompanied by another certified diver of at least the same level, assuming that diving conditions and the diving area are similar, equal or better to those in which training was received, has direct vertical access to the surface and diving activities are performed during daylight. Maximum depth is limited to 20 meters.

The training will be conducted by CMAS Instructor with a minimum of a CMAS One Star Instructor. He/she may be assisted by a CMAS Dive Leader.

Course prerequisites:

• Parental or legal guardian signature if the applicant is a minor.
• Liability exclusion statement
• Medical statement form
• Physical fitness and swimming ability
• Minimum age: 14 years

Course content:

Two star diver programme