Learn The Basics Of Scuba Diving
At RCC's Archdale Or Asheboro Campuses

ASHEBORO, N.C.--Exploring the depths of the ocean or a nearby lake can be an exciting hobby. But it is a hobby that requires special training for safety. Randolph Community College will offer an entry-level scuba certification course that provides fundamental knowledge and skills to scuba dive.

"SCUBA Diving: Basic Open Water" will begin March 11 at the Archdale Campus and March 18 at the Asheboro Campus. The classes will meet from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturdays. The classes will end on March 22 and March 29 respectively.

Upon successful completion of this course, graduates are considered competent to engage in open water dives to depths of up to 60 feet, properly plan and conduct dives, and utilize basic rescue skills.

A fee of $175 covers registration, instructional costs, books, and pool expenses. Students will need a mask, fins, snorkel and diving boots; all except boots may be rented for $25. To complete the course, open water check out dives are required at a cost of $100.

For more information or to preregister, contact the Archdale Campus at (336) 862-7980 or the Asheboro Campus at (336) 633-0267.