Level 1 scuba diving course in Valenciennes, near Lille

Alone, with friends or with the family, discover the thrills of scuba diving with Blue Hole Diving, near Lille in the Hauts-De-France region.

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From€448
4 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 12 years-old and up

Practical information

At the Nungesser aquatic centre in Valenciennes, under the supervision of a state-certified instructor, you will receive the theoretical and practical instruction you need to pass your Level 1 scuba diving course.

Course of events

Equipping and de-equipping myself
Understand my supervisor's brief
Getting in and out of the water
Dive and return to the surface safely
Know how to behave in a group at 20 m
Perform technical actions (empty my mask, remove/replace my regulator, etc.)
Respect my environment when in the water
Communicate with my supervisor
Act as a relay for my supervisor with a team member in difficulty

Objectives

Level 1 allows you to dive with a supervisor to 20 m (PE-20).

It is possible to go on to an intermediate level: supervised diver 12 m (e.g. people who do not have the time to follow a full Level 1 course).

PE-12 or PE-20 divers (Level 1) can also progressively become autonomous divers by passing the 12 m autonomous diver level (PA-12).

Activity requirements

You must not have any medical contraindications to take part in this activity.

You are required to sign a medical waiver to participate in this activity.

Written parental authorisation is required for minors to participate in this activity without an accompanying adult.

Please arrive 10-minutes before the departure time.

All participants must bring a medical certificate from their doctor dated within the last 3 months stating that they are allowed to practice this activity.
Special terms

This activity is not open to pregnant people, people with physical or motor disabilities, infants or pets.

Please note you are not allowed to fly for up to 24 hours after your last dive.
Meeting point:
Centre aquatique Nungesser, 260 Rue François Coli, 59300 Valenciennes
Spoken languages:English, French
Included
  • Scubadiving equipment
  • Mask
  • Fins
  • Snorkel
  • Buoyancy Compensator
  • Wetsuit
  • Regulator
  • Tank
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Bottle of water
  • Towel