Underwater Naturalist
February 20, 2010 by Thomas Koh
You might have been a diver but do you know that many divers’ favourite nemo can interchange their gender? Fascinated with aquatic life? Always wondering what that fish is and why it always dances under a coral head whenever you get close?
In your journey to underwater naturalist, the course teaches you about the different major aquatic life groupings and how they interact so that you understand what you observe in the underwater environment. Your course will consist of the following modules:-
- 1 Knowledge Development Session
- 2 Open Water Dives
Theory Session
| Monday Or Tuesday 1900Hrs – 2200Hrs | | Saturday 1400Hrs – 1800Hrs |
Regular theory sesions are conducted on timing listed above. Unlike other centres who gives fixed number of theory sessions otherwise there will be additional charges, Sunny Cove doesn’t limit you to the number of theory sessions.
We want you to be in control. If you require extra theory sessions, feel free to schedule more. We need you to fully understand the basis of your course before you proceed to the next module.
Listed below are three methods that you can complete your knowledge development module.
PADI eLearning [Register Here]
With PADI eLearning, you will be able to study at your own convenience and pace. Unlimited online access to an electronic version of PADI Open Water Diver manual will be provided and you will also be able to complete your quiz and exam entirely at home without the need to drop by Sunny Cove. To learn how to the entire process work, please click here.
Home Study Program
You can self study at your own convenience and pace with your personal copy of study materials provided during sign up. You will need to go through the home work before scheduling another date at Sunny Cove for the Instructor to go through them with you. Once you have clear any doubts with your Instructor, a short quiz and exam will be administered. Everything are in multiple choice questions (MCQ).
Class Lecture
Class lecture will be conducted by your Instructor during the timing specified above. Your Instructor will go through the entire study material with you and duration of each session is determined by your ability to understand the concept. At the end of the session, a short quiz and exam will be administered. Everything are all Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ).
Confined Pool Practise
| Wednesday 1830Hrs – 2200Hrs | | Sunday 0900Hrs – 1400Hrs |
Confined pool session are conducted at Outram Secondary School. Other sessions are available for only special arrangement and is subjected to availability of our Instructors.
Before commencement of confined pool session, you will need to demonstrate swimming proficiency in the following areas:-
- 200m swim with any stroke
- 10mins float or threading water
Please take note that the swimming assessment is not a test but rather an evaluation of how confident you are in water. Do not worry if you are weak in swimming as you can opt for alternative methods to demonstrate swimming proficiency.
Your Instructor will go through the required basic skills with you and evaluate your performance. Once you have demonstrate competency in all your skills, you will be allowed to participate in the open water portion of your course.
Items To Bring
- Swimming Goggles
- Swim Wear
- Sun Block
- Change Of Clothes
- Towel & Toiletries
- Meals & Drinks
Friday 1900 Hrs 2100 Hrs 2330 Hrs |
Gather At Meet Up Location Short Supper Break In Malaysia Departure To Respective Island |
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Saturday 0100 Hrs 0930 Hrs 1400 Hrs 1600 Hrs 1930 Hrs |
Check In At Resort – Tioman OR Open Sea Dive No. 1 Open Sea Dive No. 2 Open Sea Dive No. 3 Open Sea Dive No. 4* |
0430Hrs – Dayang/Aur |
Sunday 0700 Hrs 1000 Hrs 1300 Hrs 2000 Hrs |
Open Sea Dive No. 5 Open Sea Dive No. 6 Departure On Island Expected Arrival Time To Singapore |
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* Dives conducted before sunrise and after sunset are for divers with night diving experience or student divers participating in night adventure dive. Divers are required to show relevant qualification before allowed on such dive.
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Course Fee
West Malaysia |
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| Pulau Tinggi | SGD 410 | ||
| Pulau Aur | SGD 450 | ||
| Pulau Dayang | SGD 450 | ||
| Pulau Tioman | SGD 470 | Tioman – Paya Beach Resort | SGD 470 |
| Singapore | |||
| Pulau Hantu | SGD 250 | Pulau Salu | SGD 270 |
| Fees Include:- |
- Small Group Ratio Per Dive Professional
- Accommodation With Transfer & Meals On Island
- Quad Sharing [Pulau Tioman]
- Dormitory Room [Pulau Aur & Pulau Dayang]
- Room Upgrades Available On Request
- Rental Of Scuba Equipment Throughout Course
- Theory & Open Water Dives
- Certification & Instructional Fees
Payment Methods
- Credit/Debit Card^
- Cheque
- Cash
- Bank/Internet Transfer
^ Installment periods of 6 or 12 months are applicable only for HSBC credit card user. There will be a 5.5% administrative charge for payment via installment.
Enrollment Procedures
Sunny Cove is always looking for ways to provide divers with comfort and convenience when they embark on a scuba education with us and we hope to provide you such service too!
You may either drop us an email at info@sunnycove.com.sg or give us a buzz at 63338819 to request our staff to arrange the materials to be send to your mailing address.
Please click here to launch our interactive calendar. On the calendar, you will be able to select the dates you want and book immediately. Please take note that you will need to complete the payment process before your booking is confirm.
Please download the forms listed below. You will need to email us the ‘Diver Particulars Form’ back by clicking the submit button on top of the form. The other set of document must be submitted when you pick up the study material. Once we have receive your electronic registration form, our staff will contact you to arrange a date for you to pick up the study material.
Diver Particulars Form Download Here Liabilities Release Form Download Here
Registration forms will be given when you walk-in for registration. After all forms had been filled, our staff will go through with you the dates for your lesson and please feel free to ask our friendly staff any questions you might have. Please do give us a buzz at 63338819 before you drop by.
* An additional surcharge of SGD 10 will be billed for home delivery
^ A non-redundable deposit of SGD 100 is required regardless of the method you select.
