The exposed deep waters of the Coral Sea make it less suitable for trainee and snorkel divers. Please correspond with Mike Ball Dive Expeditions regarding your course prior to booking your travel.
Course Medicals
PADI Open Water Divers, PADI Open Water Referral and PADI Scuba Diver Upgrade courses:
PADI Open Water, PADI Open Water (OW) Referral and PADI Scuba Diver Upgrade students, completing their certification in Queensland, must have their medical completed to Australian Standard 4005.1. Please refer to attached form AS4005.1. If medical is not completed in Queensland, the attached form must be supplied and completed by your doctor (preferably a medical practitioner with experience in diving medicine); this medical must be produced prior to commencement of course. The medical must also be no older than 90 days.
All other courses:
Complete PADI Medical Statement or SDI Medical Statement and return to us ASAP.
Notes:
For “All other courses” a positive response to the medical questionnaires does not necessarily disqualify you from participating in a course; we may however request that you seek advice from a medical physician and supply a medical statement clearing you as “fit to dive”. We strongly recommend this course of action to avoid any disappointment.
Underwater Videography Course
The PADI Underwater Videography specialty is designed to give students an advanced understanding of video hardware, use, maintenance and diving techniques.
| Requirements: | Proof of Open Water Certificate. Supply own underwater video system. |
| Course Advantages: | Guaranteed excellent results with professional advice. |
| Includes: | 2x training dives; loan manual; DVD copy of edited film; tuition & certification |
| Notes: | Upon completing the course you will be able to; select your own underwater video setup, maintain setup and disassemble all video equipment, demonstrate correct shooting techniques and edit and produce your own video productions. |
| Price: | $350 |
Digital Underwater Photography Course
The purpose of the PADI Underwater Photography specialty course is to familiarise divers with skills, knowledge, planning, techniques and enjoyment of underwater photography.
| Requirements: | Proof of Open Water Certificate. Camera (rental available on board see (Photo Services). |
| Course Advantages: | Guaranteed excellent results, with professional advice; avoid the hassle of travelling with bulky gear; try before purchasing your own system |
| Includes: | Manual, tuition & certification |
| Notes: | Upon completing the program you will be able to; select your own underwater camera setup, maintain setup and disassemble all camera equipment, demonstrate correct shooting techniques, apply strobe and available light photography, expose and compose your photos with greater success and appeal. |
| Price: | $250 |
Underwater Naturalist Course
Those who venture underwater are in a unique position to observe and interact with organisms entirely different form those on land. But as the saying goes knowledge is the key to understanding.
| Requirements: | Proof of Open Water Certificate. |
| Course Advantages: | Expand your awareness of the marine environment.
Identification of local marine organisms. |
| Includes: | 2x training dives; loan manual; tuition & certification |
| Notes: | The PADI Underwater Naturalist course increases the level of awareness and knowledge divers have of the aquatic environment. Enabling you to better understand and appreciate the sub aquatic marine environment. |
| Price: | $220 |
SDI Solo Diver
| Requirements: | Open water certified with proof of minimum 100 logged dives; if under 18 must be Dive Master certified. Complete SDI Medical Statement and return to us ASAP. |
| Includes: | 2x training dives; loan manual; use of pony system on course; tuition & certification |
| Price: | $220 |
SDI Easy Nitrox
| Requirements: | Open water certified with proof of minimum 20 logged dives. Complete SDI Medical Statement and return to us ASAP. |
| Includes: | Use of nitrox regulator and computer for duration of expedition.
FOC nitrox fills for duration of expedition.
Orientation of nitrox filling stations and O2 analyzer's
Tuition and certification. |
| Price: | $275 |
PADI Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox)
| Requirements: | Open water certified with proof of minimum 20 logged dives. Complete PADI Medical Statement and return to us ASAP. |
| Includes: | Use of nitrox regulator and computer for duration of expedition.
FOC nitrox fills for duration of expedition.
Orientation of nitrox filling stations and O2 analyzer's
Tuition (includes exam) and PADI certification. |
| Price: | $325 or $200 Referral |
PADI Advanced Dive Course
| Requirements: | Proof of Open Water certification. Complete PADI Medical Statement and return to us ASAP. |
| Includes: | 5x training dives; all tuition; PADI Manual; PADI certification |
| Notes: | Availability can't be confirmed until departure. |
| Price: | $215 |
PADI Open Water Diver
| Requirements: | 15yrs (12yrs junior OW) Be able to complete 200 meter swim and 10 minute tread test. Current medical (see above). |
| Includes: | 2 Days pool and theory training (prior to expedition) plus 4 x open water training dives (during expedition)
PADI manual & certification. |
| Notes: | Expeditions departing Monday, 2 day pool and theory course starts Friday at 08.30am with a local dive company.
Expeditions departing Thursday, 2 day pool and theory course starts Tuesday at 08.30am with a local dive company.
Most suitable expedition - Fly Dive Cod Hole. |
| Price: | $385 |
Open Water Referral and PADI Scuba Diver Upgrade
| Requirements: | PADI Open Water Referral Requirements Referral record dated within 12 months of travel (must be sent to MBDE prior to expedition for review) and current medical (see above). PADI Scuba Diver Upgrade Requirements Produce certification PLUS complete balance of Open Water course and current medical (see above). Other Agency (i.e. SSI, BSAC, etc.) Requirements Referral record dated within 12 months of travel PLUS complete crossover*. Current medical (see above).
*MBDE can organise upgrade/crossover. To facilitate please allow 2 days prior to expedition. |
| Includes: | 4x training dives, tuition & PADI certification (2 x dives for Scuba Diver Upgrade). |
| Notes: | Most suitable expedition - Fly Dive Cod Hole. |
| Price: | $235 |
PADI Discover Scuba (Resort Dive)
| Requirements: | Complete PADI Medical Statement and return to us ASAP.
12 years of age + |
| Includes: | Complimentary gear rental and 1 dive per day* (extra dives $50 each).
*not available when non-diver discount taken. |
| Notes: | Depth limit of 12 meters / 40 feet.
Most suitable expedition - Fly Dive Cod Hole. |
| Price: | $0 (Free of Charge) |
Visiting Instructors
| Requirements: | Visiting Instructors conducting training must: - Show proof of your training agency membership and liability insurance,
- Comply with the Queensland Code of Practice for Recreational Diving and Snorkeling (visit QLD Government - Workplace Health & Safety),
- Comply with Mike Ball Dive Expeditions safety procedures,
- Comply with Training Agency procedures.
If conducting Open Water training instructor must show:
- All student referral paperwork as required by dive training agency prior to training,
- Proof of AS4005.1 medical for each student,
- Course completion paperwork at end of training prior to students diving unsupervised.
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