Before you start SCUBA diving you will need to:

• Be 14 years of age or older
• Be able to swim 200 metres & float (tread water) for 10 minutes
• Pass a dive medical NOTE : You will need obtain and pass a dive medical before diving
• Have your own mask, snorkel, fins and booties (these are required for personal fit, comfort and hygiene)
• Visit the Diveline shop to collect your materials and material. It is recommended that you to begin reading the manuals and complete the knowledge reviews before the classes begin
• Be open to having a great time
• The sport of SCUBA diving began in Port Phillip Bay over thirty years ago and when you complete your course, you too will be a part of that history and be able to see and experience the wonders beneath the sea.

A SCUBA medical can be obtained from a specialised Diving doctor. We recommend

• Dr. Vanessa Haller at the Carrum Downs Medical Center : (03) 9782 6666 at 115 Hall Road Carrum Downs
• Dr John Roth at Mornington Medical Group : (03) 59 752 633
• Otherwise a list of doctors who perform diving medicals Australia Wide is on the SPUMS web site

NOTE : You will need obtain and pass a SCUBA diving medical certificate before SCUBA diving.

Please speak to our staff before obtaining a dive medical if you suffer from Asthma, Diabetes, Epilepsy or a Heart Condition

To make or confirm a booking for a SCUBA Diving course, call, fax or email Diveline, or come into Diveline for information, advice and payment options.

• You will need to leave a deposit which can be done in person, over the phone or by EFTPOS
• You will need to come into the Diveline shop to pick up your books and manuals to start reading before you start your course.
• You can also complete the Knowledge Reviews On-Line. Ask us for details.
• While you are at the Diveline shop, look over the selection of masks, snorkels, fins and booties.
• Our staff will be able to help you with any enquiries you may have.
  

Diveline is located near the Frankston railway station and around the corner from the Myer store in Beach Street.

Address:	6 Young Street Frankston 3199
Phone:	+61 3 9783 7166
Fax:	+61 3 9770 2144
Email:	info@diveline.com.au
Melway Map Ref:	100A : E6

Click here for a detailed local map

Diveline offer a number of introductory and specialty courses tailored to meet your needs and budget. All courses include equipment hire, manuals and materials and charter boat hire. You will need to supply your own mask, snorkel, fins and booties, for personal fit, comfort and hygiene.

Click here to view our list of courses.

 

Diveline also offers a totally personalised course designed to fit your specific needs. We require four or more participants unless you would prefer one on one attention. Please discuss prospective dates, costs and requirements with one of our staff.

Individual one on one classes can be run during the week at a cost of $1100.

Our dive courses usually run over two full weekends where you will learn a variety of practical skills after learning some basic SCUBA diving theory. We are here to ensure you understand all you need to know to safely enjoy your SCUBA experiences. Theory and Practical sessions are held in several locations including Frankston (Diveline Shop), Seaford, Dandenong and Portsea.

Day		What you can expect to cover	Approx. Duration
1	Saturday	Theory and Exam in the Class Room	8:00am - 3:30pm
2	Sunday	Practical skills in a local pool	8:00am - 12:30pm
3	Saturday	Practical skills at Portsea Pier with a dive under the pier	8:00am - 1:00pm
4	Sunday	Boat Dives from Portsea	Tide, weather and dive site dependant

We have Dive course location maps with extra information here: (PDF format)

• Diveline Map and Information for Frankston Pines Pool - Confined Water (150 Kb)
• Diveline Map and Information for Dandenong Oasis Pool - Confined Water (151 Kb)
• Diveline Map and Information for Portsea Pier - Open Water (109 Kb)

Some of the skills you learn in the pool and at Portsea pier include:

• Regulator Clearing and Recovery
• Mask Clearing and Swimming without a mask
• Mask Removal and Replacement Underwater
• Buoyancy Control - to stop you floating or sinking
• Deep Water Entries
• Air Sharing Exercises

When you have successfully completed your SCUBA certification, we will ask you to fill out an Open Water Course Feedback Form. Our staff will organise more shore and boat dives dives for you to begin enjoying the underwater world, get used to equipment and network with both new and more seasoned divers.

 

Diveline is a convenient one stop shop for all you SCUBA diving needs and is one of the few dive facilities where you can:

• Learn to SCUBA dive.
• See and Purchase equipment.
• Have your equipment serviced on-site for the life time of the equipment.
• Participate in an active social club.
• Arrange your adventure and SCUBA travel needs.
• Obtain advice and recommendations fromqualified and expereinced staff.
• Diveline has a strong and active dive club, monthly club nights - The Last Thursday of each month, regular local, interstate and overseas dive trips, regular newsletter and during the Summer months, regularly escorted social club dives.

On-site teaching facilities for theory and for practical pool sessions an entire lane of a local pool is hired so you can learn and practice your skills in comfort before diving in the Open Water.

Diveline takes safety seriously. Our hire equipment is regularly serviced and replaced to ensure trouble free enjoyment and peace of mind.