CONFIRMED COURSES FOR 2025

CONFIRMED COURSES FOR 2025

JULY 10TH SSI OPEN WATER COURSE

This globally recognised certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalised training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

min age 10


JULY 10TH PADI OPEN WATER COURSE 

An Open Water Diver certification, allows you to dive anywhere in the world to a depth of 18 with a buddy of equal or greater qualification. It is generally the starting point for all those wanting to dive. 

Cost includes, 5 pool sessions 4 open water dives, all kit hire, digital E-Learning course materials, PADI E-log book & certification with PADI on completion.


July 12th SSI NAVIGATION

Being able to navigate underwater effectively benefits divers in every aspect of the dive, from reducing confusion, reducing physical effort, conserving air to making sure that you don’t miss that special feature you are searching for. In the SSI Navigation Specialty Diver program, you will gain the advanced skills and knowledge you need to safely and confidently navigate underwater.  
Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Navigation Specialty certification.

Minimum age 10.


July 18th PADI DRY SUIT COURSE & SSI DRY SUIT COURSE

PADI Dry Suit Specialty Course running Sunday April 6th with a pool orientation session on Friday March 28th 7.30 pm . Dry suit diving opens up a world of opportunities, including diving remote Arctic destinations and exploring cold-water dive sites teeming with life. Dry suit diving also keeps you warm on multi-dive days when you do not want to spend your time getting in and out of a cold wetsuit.
The Dry Suit Diving specialty program is the best way to become a dry suit diver and teaches you all the knowledge and techniques you need to dive safely and comfortably in a dry suit.
You will learn how to use specialized equipment, like dry suits and BCs, the benefits of dry suits and how to deal with dry suit emergencies – which are unique to this type of diving.
Call to book on 07967733764 & pay online using link below. SSI version available please ask.


July 19th 2025 11.00 all day session SSI React Right course 

React Right is SSI’s emergency first response course and provides you with the training and knowledge you need to act as a first responder in a medical emergency. In this flexible dive program, you can choose which subjects you want to learn about, including primary assessment, first aid, CPR and primary stabilization techniques. You can also learn about oxygen administration in diving emergencies and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) basics. Using a combination of academic sessions and practical training scenarios, this program will give you the tools and confidence you need for emergency response. By the time you are certified, you will be able to act as an emergency first responder, provide first aid and CPR, administer oxygen and provide AED support in a medical emergency. please see details in shop courses and kit where are our courses are available to purchase


JULY 26th SSI WRECK & JULY 27th ADVANCED WRECK COURSES

There is nothing quite like wreck diving and the SSI Wreck Diving specialty will give you all the skills and knowledge you need to become a safe and confident wreck diver. With a combination of academic and confined water sessions, you will be taught how to safely conduct non-penetration dives around wrecks and artificial reefs, up to a max depth of 30 meters.
You will also get to practice your wreck diving skills during open water training dives. All of which will ensure you can enjoy wreck diving with confidence and get the most out of every dive. Upon completion of this program, you will earn your SSI Wreck Diving specialty certification. MIN AGE 10

ADVANCED WRECK, PENETRATION WRECK DIVING 

During Open Water session you will :-

  • Discuss safety considerations for navigating and exploring wrecks and how to avoid common hazards
  • Learn about planning a Wreck Dive and additional things to add to your dive planning and briefing
  • Learn how to lay a static guideline and lost line techniques.
  • Learn techniques to avoid kicking up silt or disturbing the wreck and its inhabitants.
  • Gain additional experience in planning, organising and making two wreck dives under the supervision of your SSI Instructor and support professionals, enabling you to plan well continued and safe wreck dives
  • Learn about the considerations and techniques for entering intact wrecks - using skills learn on the earlier wreck dives
  • Deploy an SMB on every dive
  • MIN AGE 15

AUGUST 7th & 9th 2025 SSI PERFECT BOUYANCY 

This course can be run on ant Thursday or Friday evening pool session, confined water skills will be conducted at Todmorden pool, arrive 7.15 finish 9pm both sessions, theory must be completed prior to sessions. Please see details in shop courses and kit where are our courses are available to purchase


Anytime just contact us:  PADI PROJECT AWARE COURSE

This specialty course is an introduction to Project AWARE as a global movement for ocean protection. It focuses and expands on the 10 Tips for Divers to Protect the Ocean Planet. Through interactive discussions, you'll learn how you can make a difference for ocean protection every time you dive or travel. A dry, ‘fins off' course, this specialty is ideal for divers and non divers alike to gain insight into how decisions above and below the surface impact our water planet. price includes digital theory, theory session & certification with PADI Price includes manual download & certification with PADI, open to all.

July 24th & August 7th pool, AUGUST 9TH & 10TH open water days . PADI OR SSI (both available)

The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue specialty program teaches you the skills you need to protect yourself and other divers.
You will learn how to identify stress, how to prevent accidents and be taught practical techniques to conduct rescues and provide emergency care. With a combination of pool and open water practice sessions, you will become well prepared and confident at handling emergency and rescue situations.
Minimum Age 12

There will also be two pool session to learn skills required for the open water days, these will be on Friday the 23rd & 30th May. Kit is not provided on courses other than beginner courses, if you don't have your own kit please talk to us .

Please see details in shop courses and kit where are our courses are available to purchase.


July 24th & August 7th pool, AUGUST 9TH & 10TH open water days . PADI OR SSI (both available)

PADI rescue course running Saturday May 31st & Sunday June 1st , with two pool sessions on Thursday 22nd & Thursday 29th. Rescue is great fun whilst learning, how to recognize and manage stress in other divers. How to respond to panicked and unresponsive divers. How to perform self-rescue. How to use emergency equipment. How to deal with missing divers. How to surface an unconscious diver & how to perform CPR and first aid. Theory needs to be completed prior to the pool sessions & if you don’t have a valid first aid then this also needs to be completed prior to the course . Theory can be bought at www.belowthesurface.co.uk in shop courses & kit under PADI courses.


JULY 12th SSI & PADI NAVIGATION COURSE

You will learn how to use a compass and natural navigation techniques, estimate distance, how to leave and return to a designated point, plus basic navigation patterns. You will also be taught how to combine navigation techniques to enhance your diving experience. All of which hones your underwater observation skills, improves your dive safety and helps you to get the most out of every dive. 

Please see details in shop courses and kit where are our courses are available to purchase


October 5TH 11.00 AM SSI EQUIPMENT TECHNIQUES COURSE :

Choosing and buying your dive equipment is one of the biggest and most important investments you will make as a diver, but it is easy to get it a bit wrong. We want you to choose the right dive kit for your needs and know how to look after it properly. With the right knowledge, you can get the most from your investment and enjoy safe and comfortable dives for years to come. The SSI Equipment Techniques specialty is the best way to learn how to choose and store your dive kit. Working with an experienced and trained SSI Professional, you will learn in-depth information about the components of your Total Diving System and develop a thorough understanding of your diving equipment.

With this course you not only get the great SSI online theory but a practical session with our service engineer who will show how to properly maintain your kit, to do simple repairs and give you some practical insight on why you should never try service your kit yourself.

You will also practice basic preventative dive equipment maintenance to ensure you get maximum performance and longevity from your Total Diving System.

 You can also choose to do a theory only course , this can be done at your leisure ,please see price in shop courses and kit.


SSI COMPUTER DIVING...ANYTIME !

The new year starts with another great winter course, with a special introductory price . This is a digital learning program so you can purchase this course & complete at your leisure, we are on hand for any questions you may have & a virtual lesson can be arranged if required.
Unlock your dive computer’s full potential. 
SSI designed the Computer Diving program to help certified divers become familiar with the features and benefits of using a dive computer. By understanding and knowing how to use all the functions of a dive computer, you will not only increase your dive safety but also make planning and executing your dive easier.
The SSI Computer Diving program explores the functions and capabilities of different dive computers and explains how to use these functions before, during, and after your dive. Often, divers purchase a computer and only use it for its basic information. Get the most out of your investment by learning to use your dive computer to its full potential.

Please see details in shop courses and kit where are our courses are available to purchase


SSI SCIENCE OF DIVING... ANYTIME !

This is a digital learning program so you can purchase this course & complete at your leisure, we are on hand for any questions you may have & a virtual lesson can be arranged if required.

 SSI Science of Diving specialty , a dry course which develops your understanding of the underwater world and its effects on the human body. This specialty is required training for most SSI Professional programs, as well as some Extended Range programs, and is an essential way to expand your dive knowledge. Available online, you can earn your SSI Science of Diving specialty certification from home . Its now on offer for a limited time at only £90 including theory and certification. 

Please see details in shop courses and kit where are our courses are available to purchase.

SSI ECOLOGY COURSES...ANYTIME!

Marine environment courses. If you are a budding underwater naturalist, join our Ecology specialty programs! They are the perfect way to enhance your dive experience by learning about different marine life, how ocean ecosystems function and how to dive safely with sharks, rays and more. Whatever your passion, we have a specialty for you! Any snorkeler aged 10 upwards can join these SSI Ecology courses, open water sessions are optional, and they can all be completed online - making them perfect for all to enjoy. To get started, simply create a free user profile at my.divessi.com/register or directly through the MySSI App and you will get immediate access to SSI’s free trial programs. During registration you will need to select BELOW THE SURFACE as your SSI Training Centre to affiliate with to guide you through the training process or use the QR code located on the SSI course information page on this site, which will automatically link us as your training centre. Anyone with an interest in marine ecology can tale these courses, you don't have to be a diver . If you decide after this you need to get a closer look why not try our try scuba or snorkeling course at only £35 they are great way to make that first start.