Our Programs
Sport Diving Instructor
Turn your passion into a paycheck. Go Pro with CDA and NASE.
Do you enjoy scuba diving? Are you considering becoming a Commercial Diver because of your experience scuba diving? Are you looking for additional skills employers seek?
Consider becoming an Open Water Scuba Instructor!
Unlike other dive instructor schools, the CDA program runs in
conjunction with your commercial training. The dives are conducted at
our dive site, the Deep Water Training Center and most of the
knowledge development sessions and are conducted at our main
campus in Jacksonville – no additional time required.
What really makes this program unique is the real world experience you will attain during your training. In addition to the comprehensive core training, candidates will get experience working in a dive resort setting and learning resort operations – valuable skills.
Most other Scuba Instructor programs charge up to $10,000 for the same program we offer at a fraction of that cost, contact a CDA Career Counselor today! Due to the popularity of this program space is limited.
There is a need for well-qualified scuba instructors worldwide, combine that with your experience as a commercial diver and NASE Open Water Scuba Instructor, you will be on your way!
NASE Worldwide – catch the wave! To learn why NASE is the preferred choice of professional divers click here.
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List of Equipment:
Buoyancy Compensation Device (B.C.D) $ 349.00 & up
Weight Belt $ 79.00 & up
¼" Wet Suit (Spring 5mm & Summer 7mm) $ 225.00 & up
Hard Sole Dive Boots $ 54.00 & up
Scuba Mask, Snorkel & Fins Combo (open fins) $ 189.95 & up
Dive Gloves $ 7.80 & up
Dive Lights $ 19.95 & up
Scuba Cylinder/Visual/Stamped/Hydro $ 160.00 & up
1st & 2nd Stage PSI Regulator/Bailout with alternate air source $ 399.95 & up
Submersible PSI & Depth Gauge/Hose $ 216.95 & up
Timing Device $ 9.99 & up
Dive Computer (optional) $ 410.00 & up
5 X 7 white slates with pencil (2) $ 7.95 & up
Dive knife or Scissors $ 25.95 & up
Gear Bag $ 60.00 & up
*** Cylinders and weights are provided.
**** All equipment must be in proper working order and meet all standards.
Other recommended items: laptop computer for presentations.
The costs listed above represent the minimum price per item and are subject to change
Length of Course
The program of Study at Commercial Diving Academy requires a minimum of 15 weeks. The maximum number of weeks a student may participate in training is 22 weeks.
Practical Experience Hours 150
Classroom Hours 90
Total Hours 240
Number of Weeks 15
Hours per Day 10
