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Freediving Certification: Courses
PADI Freediving

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Freediver

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Beginner

​Your first step toward discovering why freediving is becoming a popular way to explore beneath the waves. No previous freediving course is required.

 

Requirement 

Age: 12 years old & above

Prerequisite: able to swim 200m continuously on the surface

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Course Structure

Self-learning

  • Theory: PADI Freediver eLearning​

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With the instructor​

  • Theory: knowledge review (1hr)

  • Confined water: 2 pool sessions (total 4hrs)

  • Open water: 4D3N island trip

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Course Fees

  • RM1650

  • payment term: half upon signing up the course and remaining half before island trip

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Includes

Course fees doesn't include island accommodation, food and transport.

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Extra Benefits

Advanced Freediver

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Continuing-education

​Designed to refine and improve your freediving skills, allowing you to progress slowly while learning how your body performs during breath hold.

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Requirement 

Age: 15 years old & above

Prerequisite: PADI Freediver or equivalent level from other agency*

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Course Structure

Self-learning

  • Theory: PADI Freediver eLearning

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With the instructor

  • Theory: knowledge review (1hr)

  • Confined water: 3 pool sessions (total 6hrs)

  • Open water: 4D3N island trip

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Course Fees

  • RM1900

  • payment term: half upon signing up the course and remaining half before island trip

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Includes​

Course fees doesn't include island accommodation, food and transport.

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Extra Benefits

Master Freediver

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Continuing-education

For advanced freedivers who want to approach elite freediving levels. You'll learn to bring your static apnea, dynamic apnea, free immersion and constant weight skills to the next level.

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Requirement 

Age: 18 years old & above

Prerequisite: PADI Advanced Freediver or equivalent level from other agency*

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Course Structure

Self-learning

  • Theory: PADI Freediver eLearning & assignment 

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With the instructor

  • Theory: knowledge review (1hr)

  • Confined water: 3 pool sessions (total 6hrs)

  • Open water: 1 lake session

  • Open water: 4D3N island trip

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Course Fees

  • RM2300

  • payment term: half upon signing up the course and remaining half before island trip

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Includes​

Course fees doesn't include island accommodation, food and transport.

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Extra Benefits

  • enjoy up to 20% lifetime discount on our freediving equipment store

  • FREE two pool training sessions

  • includes one Equipment Handling Workshop

*A single pool evaluation (at a charge of RM65 includes pool entry) is required for freediver who intend to do a crossover from another agency. Additional training might be needed based on the evaluation.

COURSE STANDARDS & REQUIREMENT

Freediver

  • Theory exam

  • STA at least 90 seconds

  • DYN at least 25m

  • CWT/FIM 10m to 16m

  • Safety 5m

  • Rescue 5m

Advanced Freediver

  • Theory exam

  • STA at least 2mins30secs

  • DYN at least 50m

  • CWT/FIM 20m to 24m

  • Safety 10m

  • Rescue 10m 

Master Freediver

  • Theory exam

  • STA at least 3mins30secs

  • DYN at least 70m

  • CWT/FIM 32m

  • Safety 

  • Rescue 

  • DNF

Looking for pool only certification?

Basic Freediver

Learn basic freediving principles and focus on practicing breathhold techniques in a pool or confined water site.

The PADI Basic Freediver course is a subset of the PADI Freediver course. It's a great first step for developing solid freediving skills. You learn basic freediving principles and focus on practicing breath hold techniques in a pool.

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Course Fees

  • RM950

You can choose to furthur your learning from PADI Basic Freediver to PADI Freediver by completing the open water requirement at another RM800.

Requirement 

Age: 12 years old & above

Prerequisite: able to swim 200m continuously on the surface

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Course Structure

Self-learning

  • Theory: PADI Freediver eLearning​

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With the instructor​

  • Theory: knowledge review (1hr)

  • Confined water: 2 pool sessions (total 4hrs)

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Includes

  • rental of training fins and mask

  • pool entries

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Extra Benefits

Course Standard & Requirement

  • Theory exam

  • STA at least 90 seconds

  • DYN at least 25m

OUR PARTNER

PADI® (Professional Association of Diving Instructors®) is the world’s largest ocean exploration and diver organization, operating in 186 countries and territories, with a global network of more than 6,600 dive centers and resorts and over 128,000 professional members worldwide. Issuing more than 1 million certifications each year, and with over 29 million certifications to date, PADI enables people around the world to seek adventure and save the ocean through underwater education, life-changing experiences and travel.

  • Can I join if I can’t swim?
    Freediving, unlike scuba diving, is a relatively demanding sport and adequate swimming skill is needed. The course requires one to be able to swim 200 metres unassisted, non-stop in a pool setting. If you are unsure, we suggest that you join our DISCOVER FREEDIVING to try out the sports before committing to a certification course.
  • I would like to take the Level 1 course. How do I register?
    To register for any beginner course, please drop us a message and we shall email you the registration and medical declaration forms to start with. Confirm your slot by paying at least half of the course fee upon registration.
  • When is the next intake?
    We usually have 2 to 3 intakes every month. Stay tuned on intake dates on our website or you may register your interest and we will keep you updated.
  • When are the classes?
    We operates both weekdays and weekends. On-going training and courses are available every Saturday and Sunday. Private lessons are available during weekdays.
  • What is the minimum age to join?
    For certification course, one has to be at least 12 years old. While for DISCOVER FREEDIVING, we have had students as young as 8-year-old and as seasoned as 70-year-old.
  • Where are the pool classes being conducted?
    Our pool classes are conducted in The Campus, Ampang.
  • I can’t hold my breath long; would I be able to freedive?
    Don’t worry, leave it to us ;-)
  • Which freediving agency are you associated with?
    AIDA, PADI and Molchanovs.
  • If I am an existing freediver from another agency and would like to crossover. How do I do it?
    Certified freediver of equivalent level may continue their next level here (eg. A certified SSI Freediving Level 1 may enrol in PADI Advanced Freediver course.)
  • How many students to one instructor?
    Our instructor to student ratio at the pool is 1:6 or sometimes 2: 6 which includes an assistant instructor. While at the sea, the ratio is 1:4.
  • Do I need to buy/ rent the equipment?
    Equipment rental is included in the course fee. You do not have to buy or pay extra until you feel ready to get your own equipment.
  • What do I need to bring for pool session/training?
    Your swimwear, clothes to change, towel, drinking water, sun block and your inward power!
  • What if I can't make it to the date that I have booked ahead?
    Our school operates on a scheduled appointment basis. When cancelling a session, we require student to provide MORE than a day notice (by 12 midnight) to your lesson date. Any cancellation without notice or on the same day will be charged for a full session. No refund is allowed under any circumstances. We offer a free replacement upon rescheduling for all cancellation made at least one day ahead.
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