
Aquatech Diving Centre
Chester Street, Stockport, England, GBR
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Aquatech Diving Centre, located in Stockport, GBR, is a premier dive centre established in 1992, with a dedicated dive club founded in 1993. As a PADI Five Star Instructor Development Centre, and certified by SSI and BSAC, it offers a comprehensive range of courses. These include introductory experiences like Discover Scuba Diving, foundational certifications such as Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water, specialized training like Enriched Air Nitrox, and professional development through the Instructor Development Course. They also offer boat diving courses.
The facility boasts excellent amenities, including accommodation, a swimming pool for confined water training, dedicated classrooms, equipment rental services, and air fills, specifically nitrox. Aquatech is committed to providing the highest standard of diver training and internationally recognized qualifications. Their eLearning courses allow for flexible learning, with practical elements to be completed at a later stage.
Aquatech Diving Centre caters to all levels of divers, from beginners who can start with a try dive in their pool or directly enroll in the PADI Open Water course, to qualified divers looking to refresh their skills or pursue specialty courses. They offer flexible scheduling with courses running on weekends and evenings, and can accommodate larger groups. The centre also provides free equipment hire for all courses.
Beyond individual training, the attached dive club is highly active year-round, organizing at least one major trip per month and offering dives on most days. Club members participate in dives around the UK and arrange trips to international destinations such as Oban, Scapa Flow, Malta, the Red Sea, and the Maldives. Aquatech also supports aspiring professionals, offering a pathway from unqualified diver to PADI Instructor, including the Emergency First Response Instructor course.
Beschikbare Cursussen
22 cursosInstructor Development Course
Elevate your diving career by enrolling in the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) at Aquatech Diving Centre. This professional-level program is meticulously designed to transform PADI Divemasters into confident and…
Discover Scuba Diving
Aquatech Diving Centre offers the PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience, an ideal introduction for those curious about breathing underwater without immediate commitment to a full certification. This session is conducted…
Open Water Diver
The PADI Open Water Diver certification is your passport to exploring the underwater world, and Aquatech Diving Centre offers this foundational course over two weekends. This comprehensive program is structured into…
Advanced Open Water
The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course at Aquatech Diving Centre is your next step to unlocking deeper exploration and more challenging dive sites. Building upon your Open Water certification, this program is designed…
Enriched Air Nitrox
The PADI Enriched Air Nitrox (Nitrox) Diver course is a highly sought-after specialty certification offered by Aquatech Diving Centre. This course focuses on the benefits of diving with a higher oxygen and lower nitrogen…
SCUBA Tune-up / Reactivate
The PADI Reactivate program, also known as a SCUBA Tune-up, offered by Aquatech Diving Centre, is specifically designed for certified divers who have been out of the water for a period and wish to refresh their scuba…
PADI Deep Diver
Aquatech Diving Centre in the UK offers the PADI Deep Diver Specialty course, designed for certified divers aiming to extend their exploration beyond standard recreational limits, typically between 18 and 30 meters, with…
PADI Dry Suit Diver
The PADI Dry Suit Diver Specialty course offered by Aquatech Diving Centre is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge for comfortable and safe diving in colder water environments. This specialty…
PADI DSMB Diver
Enhance your underwater safety and communication with the PADI DSMB Diver Specialty course offered by Aquatech Diving Centre. This focused program equips you with the essential skills to confidently deploy and utilize…
PADI Night Diver
The PADI Night Diver Specialty course at Aquatech Diving Centre offers a unique opportunity to explore the underwater world after sunset. This specialty course reveals a different realm that emerges when daylight fades,…
Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty Course
Mastering buoyancy is the cornerstone of efficient and enjoyable diving, and the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty Course at Aquatech Diving Centre is meticulously designed to elevate this fundamental skill. This…
PADI Search and Recovery Diver
Master the art of underwater object location and retrieval with the PADI Search and Recovery Diver Specialty course offered by Aquatech Diving Centre. This specialized training is designed to equip you with systematic…
PADI Sidemount Diver
The PADI Sidemount Diver Specialty course offered by Aquatech Diving Centre introduces a unique scuba configuration where cylinders are mounted alongside the body. This setup enhances diver flexibility, improves…
Tec Basics
The PADI Tec Basics course at Aquatech Diving Centre provides a crucial introduction to the world of technical diving, bridging the gap between recreational and advanced technical training. This program is specifically…
PADI Underwater Navigator
Capture the underwater world's beauty with the PADI Underwater Photographer Specialty course offered by Aquatech Diving Centre. This specialty is designed for divers eager to document their aquatic adventures, whether…
PADI Wreck Diver
The PADI Wreck Diver Specialty course at Aquatech Diving Centre offers a unique opportunity to explore the mysteries of submerged structures. This specialty is designed for certified divers eager to understand the…
Project AWARE Specialty Course
The Project AWARE Specialty Course offered by Aquatech Diving Centre is a unique, non-diving program dedicated to fostering environmental awareness and conservation for aquatic ecosystems. This course is meticulously…
PADI Equipment Specialist
The PADI Equipment Specialist course offered by Aquatech Diving Centre provides divers with essential knowledge for maintaining and understanding their scuba gear. This specialty course focuses on how equipment…
Emergency First Response
The Emergency First Response (EFR) course offered by Aquatech Diving Centre provides critical skills in emergency oxygen first aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use. This specialty course is designed for…
PADI Rescue Diver
The PADI Rescue Diver course at Aquatech Diving Centre is designed to equip you with essential skills for accident prevention and management. This advanced certification focuses on anticipating potential problems…
PADI Divemaster
The PADI Divemaster course at Aquatech Diving Centre represents the foundational step into professional diving leadership. This program is meticulously designed to transform certified divers into capable assistants and…
Emergency First Response Instructor Course
The Emergency First Response Instructor Course is designed for certified individuals seeking to train others in vital emergency response skills. This program, offered by Aquatech Diving Centre, empowers participants to…
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The minimum age for the Discover Scuba Diving experience is 10 years old. For younger children, there is information available for the Bubblemaker program.
The PADI Open Water Diver course fee includes eLearning access, all scuba equipment, air fills, and PADI certification.
The Aquatech Diving Club meets weekly on Monday evenings. They also offer diving opportunities most weekends during the summer and throughout the winter.
Yes, Aquatech offers referral options. You can complete the theory and pool sessions with them and then use the PADI referral system to finish your open water dives with another PADI centre, for example, while on holiday.
To start the PADI IDC, you need to be a PADI Divemaster or hold a qualifying certification from another agency, be at least 18 years old, have 60 logged dives including night, deep, and navigation dives, and have been a certified diver for at least 6 months.
No, free equipment hire is included for all courses at Aquatech Diving Centre.



