Learn to Dive

Ocean Gear SCUBA Center has been a NAUI Training Facility since 1987.  We offer every training course and most Specialty Activities in the NAUI Recreational SCUBA Program.  Our staff is composed of both full-time and part-time instructors who are experts in the field of dive instruction.  With both a Course Director and an Instructor Trainer on staff, we can accommodate all your dive training needs.

Our High School SCUBA Program was the foundation of our company.  Starting in 1976 by a group of SCUBA instructors who simply wanted to introduce the underwater environment to a younger group of people, our program has developed over the years to represent quality training at an affordable cost.   Our goal is simple:  Teach a safe program, have fun doing it and leave the diver with a greater understanding and respect for the world’s oceans.

Additional SCUBA Activities

Learn about all the courses, specialties and diving activities you can participate in now that YOU ARE CERTIFIED:

Specialized SCUBA Diving Programs

NAUI Specialty Diver Courses are either introductions to or are more detailed treatments of a specific area of specialized diving. Accordingly, some specialty courses are designed to provide more detailed training and result in additional qualifications.  In these instances the qualifications are described in the respective specialty course summary found in the enclosed articles.  Specialty courses provide divers the opportunity to enjoy organized diving which yields experience and documents training in specialized diving activities.

Train The Next Group of Divers

Now that you know how to dive, come share with others.  Here you will be trained in "How to Train" people for diving.  The following are some standard prerequisites to participate in any of our Leadership Programs:

Age - Minimum is 18 years.

Diver Certification - Specified for each Leadership course.

Experience - Specified for each Leadership course. Required logged dives shall be varied in environment and depth.

Rescue Certification - At a minimum, Scuba Rescue Diver certification is required except for Skin Diving Instructor, for which a lifeguarding certification is adequate.

CPR and First Aid Certification - Current certification or verified competency in CPR and First Aid is required for registration. Certification training shall include one person

adult CPR, infant/child CPR, two person CPR and the use of rescue breathing barrier

devices, e.g. pocket mask, face shield.

Medical Approval - Verification of good physical condition as documented by a medical examination and unconditional approval for diving by a licensed physician within the preceding 12 months.

Equipment - Leadership candidates shall furnish and be responsible for the care and maintenance of their own diving equipment. The instructor shall initially assist candidates in checking all their gear to insure it is adequate and in proper working order.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Meet all course prerequisites.

Be currently certified or have verified competency in CPR and first aid.

Complete all portions of the course.

Meet all course administrative requirements.

Pass the applicable leadership exam with a score of 85% or better.

Forms & Study Guides

Here you will find all the forms and study guides necessary to participate in our courses.  Click on the forms, print and bring to class.  It's that simple!

A.P. Environmental Science Program              

Welcome to our section devoted to all the activities in our APES program.  Here you will find event calendars, forms, schedules for pool and classroom, etc.  You should also make sure you are following us on Twitter.  We will do everything we can to make sure you are kept informed and up to date.

In addition to the various forms, photos and labs that you will find here, please note the we have provided you access to your online learning centers for SCUBA diving.  If you need to check your specific programs activities or assignments please select our Online Courses and Exam link on the left of this page.  If you are looking for the academic training for your SCUBA Diver training then click the following link:

NAUI SCUBA Diver eLearning Module