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Welcome

So, you are thinking about learning how to SCUBA Dive.... Congratulations!  Your life is about to change forever.  Tri-City SCUBA teaches SCUBA certifications courses through several training agencies including SSI, PADI, NAUI, SDI and TDI.  The certification process and skills learned are very similar with all SCUBA training agencies and all of the agencies we teach for are recognized worldwide.  SSI has put together a video series that to help you get a glimpse into what you will learn.  To watch the videos, click on the link below.

SSI Open Water Diver Trailer

How Getting Certified Works

Taking the Plunge

 The typical Open Water SCUBA course is broken up into four section.

  1. Independent Study
    The first step in the process is to complete the online academics course.   The online course creates a foundation of knowledge that the rest of the course will be build upon.  We teach almost exclusively SSI classes as their course materials are the most thorough and up-to-date of any training agency in the world.   SSI is the industry leader in technology and training materials available to both the students and instructors.
     
  2. Classroom Training
    The classroom portion of the course is done in one or two sessions of around 4-6 hours total.  This can vary depending on the size of the class.
  3. Confined Water Training  
    The confined water portion of the class is done in a pool or confined (shallow) water setting.  Most students will participate in at least two pool or confined water training sessions.  Each session is approximately 2-3 hours long.  
  4. Open Water Training
    The final segment of the class is the open water training.  This consists of at least 4 open water training dives over a 2 day period.  The training is typically done at Lake Phoenix but can be done in conjunction with a dive trip as well.  In the cooler months, November through April, you can join us on one of our Florida Springs trips to complete your certification for an additional cost.

SCUBA Diving

Open Water Certification

Specialy Certification Classes

Advanced Adventurer Course

Ready to "Take the plunge"?  You don't have to go to DMV to get your DIVERS license, but you do have to come to us.  

Get Started Today!

Advanced Adventurer Course

Specialy Certification Classes

Advanced Adventurer Course

Are you ready to continue your adventure?

An Advanced Open Water Certification will open up many more diving opportunities.

Continue your adventure

Specialy Certification Classes

Specialy Certification Classes

Specialy Certification Classes

Improve your dive skills by taking a specialty class such as Night Diver, Boat Diver, Enriched Air NITROX, Deep Diver, Underwater Photography and more!

Specialty Courses

Become a Dive Professional

Become a Dive Professional

Specialy Certification Classes

Don't quit your day job, just yet!

But just imagine the underwater world as your office and business casual means

"Bring your bathing suit".  

Go Pro!

Dive Trips!

Become a Dive Professional

Dive Trips!

This is where all the training pays off.  

Join us as we travel the world to new and exciting dive destinations.

Don't forget your passport :)

Pack Your Dive Bags!
Sign me up!

Start Learning TODAY!

With SSI (SCUBA Schools International) you can sign up and start learning right now!  Click the link below, choose the course you want to take, register with SSI and affiliate with Tri-City SCUBA.  That's it.  You can get started today for FREE!

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