NDL Novice Diver
An entry level for a first structured introduction to scuba diving.
- Age
- age 15+
- Depth
- up to 12 m
- Training units
- 5 theory · 5 confined-water · 2 open-water units
- Prerequisite
- no prior qualification
12 PROGRAMMES · FROM 0 TO 40 M
NDL courses: from first step to profession
Programme structure follows the official NDL Global catalogue. Ask separately about current Thailand dates, pricing and availability.
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NDL Diver
The foundational NDL diver training course.
- Age
- age 15+ · Junior certificate at 10–14
- Depth
- up to 18 m
- Training units
- 5 theory · 6 confined-water · 4 open-water units
- Prerequisite
- no prior qualification
NDL Professional Buoyancy Diver
A course focused on precise buoyancy control.
- Age
- age 10+
- Depth
- up to 5 m in training
- Training units
- 1 theory · 5 practical units
- Prerequisite
- NDL Diver
NDL Advanced Universal Diver
Continuing education that broadens a diver's practical skills.
- Age
- age 15+
- Depth
- up to 40 m · night training up to 18 m
- Training units
- 1 theory · 4 open-water units
- Prerequisite
- NDL Diver + Universal Diver · PBD recommended
NDL Navigation Diver
A specialty dedicated to underwater navigation.
- Age
- age 12+
- Depth
- up to 18 m
- Training units
- 1 theory · 3 open-water units
- Prerequisite
- NDL Diver · PBD recommended
NDL Deep Diver
A specialty focused on deep diving.
- Age
- age 15+
- Depth
- up to 40 m
- Training units
- 1 theory · 3 open-water units
- Prerequisite
- NDL Diver + Universal Diver or Navigation Diver
NDL Night Diver
A specialty focused on night diving.
- Age
- age 15+
- Depth
- up to 18 m
- Training units
- 1 theory · 3 open-water units
- Prerequisite
- NDL Diver · PBD recommended
NDL Rescue Diver
Rescue-diver training and response to abnormal situations.
- Age
- age 15+
- Depth
- up to 6 m in training
- Training units
- 4 theory · 3 practical units
- Prerequisite
- NDL Diver + Medic First Aid
NDL Nitrox Diver
A specialty for enriched-air diving.
- Age
- age 15+
- Depth
- up to 18 m
- Training units
- 1 theory · gas-analyser practical unit
- Prerequisite
- NDL Diver
NDL Dry Suit Diver
A specialty for dry-suit diving.
- Age
- age 15+
- Depth
- up to 18 m
- Training units
- 1 theory · 2 confined-water · 1 open-water unit
- Prerequisite
- NDL Diver · PBD recommended
NDL Divemaster
Professional training for dive guides.
- Age
- confirm for the current intake
- Depth
- depends on entry qualifications
- Training units
- individual professional pathway
- Prerequisite
- qualification review at the training venue
NDL Free Diving
The NDL freediving education pathway.
- Age
- confirm before enrolment
- Depth
- individual programme
- Training units
- Level I · 5 lessons
- Prerequisite
- no prior qualification stated
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Alexey Strelkov
Representative office contact · Course Director · Phuket · RU / EN