PADI 5★ Instructor Development Centre
Start Your Diving Journey Today
From your first breath underwater to professional instructor and technical training, Wiltshire Scuba is here to support every stage of your journey.
Service Centre- PADI 5★ IDC Centre
- Experienced Instructors
- Professional Workshop
- IDEST Technical Training
- Support Throughout Your Journey
Whatever Your Goal, We’re Here to Help You Achieve It
Learn to Dive
Take your first breath underwater and progress towards an internationally recognised PADI certification.
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Continue Diving
Build confidence, develop specialist skills and discover new underwater adventures.
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Service Centre
Professional regulator, BCD and cylinder services from our specialist workshop.
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IDEST Technical Training
Professional workshop-based training for diving equipment technicians and organisations.
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Wherever you begin, Wiltshire Scuba can support your development from complete beginner through to professional instructor training.
Which Course Is Right for You?
Match your experience and goal to the right first step. All prices include equipment — including drysuit for open-water training.
| Course | Who it’s for | Prerequisites | Time & venue | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discover Scuba Diving | Complete beginner — want to try diving before committing to a full course | None. Age 10+ | Half-day pool session at Halo Highworth | £50 |
| PADI Open Water Diver | Beginner wanting an internationally recognised PADI certification | None. Age 10+ | ~2–3 weeks: eLearning (self-paced) + 2 pool sessions at Halo Highworth + 2 open-water days at Vobster Quay | £549 |
| Open Water Diver Referral | Diver who has completed PADI eLearning and pool training with Wiltshire Scuba and needs to complete open-water qualifying dives elsewhere (e.g. on holiday) | Completed eLearning and confined-water training. Age 10+ | Arranged around your dive trip — contact to discuss | £360 |
| PADI Advanced Open Water | Certified Open Water Diver wanting deeper skills and a 30m depth rating | PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent). Age 12+ (Junior) / 15+ (standard) | 2 days at Vobster Quay | £395 |
| PADI Rescue Diver | Advanced diver wanting the safety and problem-solving skills that lead to Divemaster | PADI Advanced Open Water + Emergency First Response certification within the last 24 months. Age 15+ | 2 days at Halo Highworth & Vobster Quay | £375 |
| PADI ReActivate | Certified diver who hasn’t dived for 12+ months and wants to refresh skills before getting back in the water | Any PADI certification. Age 10+ | Pool refresher session at Halo Highworth | £125 |
Not sure which to choose? Contact us — we’ll point you in the right direction. Browse all courses →
Your Next Adventure Could Start Here
Professional Service Centre
Look After the Equipment You Trust Underwater
From regulator and BCD servicing to cylinder inspection, oxygen cleaning and specialist technical training, our workshop supports recreational divers, professionals, clubs and organisations.
- Regulator servicing
- BCD servicing
- Cylinder testing and inspection
- Air, Nitrox and oxygen fills
- IDEST technical training
Why Divers Choose Wiltshire Scuba
Expert Training
PADI and IDEST training from beginner through professional and technical levels.
Mark Taylor, Course Director and Joint Owner, has been teaching diving since 2009 and has dived in the UK for over 20 years and internationally — including Costa Rica, Egypt, Mauritius and Tunisia.
Emma Taylor, PADI IDC Staff Instructor and Joint Owner, has dived extensively in the UK and abroad.
Individual Support
Friendly instruction and practical guidance tailored to your development.
Technical Excellence
Professional workshop services, technical training and equipment expertise.
Cylinder testing, visual inspection and valve servicing under IDEST Test Centre D7, and technician training and assessment under IDEST Training Centre TC021, are carried out by Mark Taylor.
Real Diving Experience
Pool sessions at Halo Highworth, open-water training at Vobster Quay. All students train in drysuits — the kit they will actually use for UK diving. Variable visibility and cold water are part of the course, not something we avoid.
Taught by Mark Taylor (PADI Course Director, teaching since 2009) and Emma Taylor (PADI IDC Staff Instructor) — maximum 4 students per instructor.
A Supportive Community
Ongoing advice, progression and opportunities after your course.
What Our Divers Say
Completed my reactivate training at the Club with Ady Pearce – really chilled session and we ran through all the basics skills – buoyancy, removing mask, signals – really enjoyed it and being back underwater. Thanks for making it so chilled out and helping me get back into that zone!
Nick — Google review
Brilliant instructors and experience, really comprehensive and supportive experience in both the confined and open water training dives, and I now can dive in open water at my leisure (with a buddy!). Mark J and Emma were my dive instructors and I always felt safe and understood what was needed.
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Had a bit of a nightmare when another dive school stopped operating mid-course. Via the regional PADI manager, Mark stepped in and offered to provide the confined water dives required to complete my PADI Referral course. I had one-to-one training with Emma who was brilliant. Thanks again, Mark and Emma.
Google review
Great service for 4 cylinders that needed hydro testing after being way out of date! Thanks Mark.
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Had my bottles refilled at a great price. Very friendly and knowledgeable.
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Your Instructors
Mark Taylor
PADI Course Director & Joint Owner
Teaching diving since 2009, with 20+ years of UK diving experience and international trips including Costa Rica, Egypt, Mauritius and Tunisia. Holds IDEST Test Centre D7 and Training Centre TC021 — the full cylinder inspection and technician-assessment accreditations.
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PADI IDC Staff Instructor & Joint Owner
Qualified to train and assess PADI instructors at Wiltshire Scuba’s 5★ IDC centre. Extensive UK and international diving experience.
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Your Adventure Starts Here
Whether you want to learn to dive, develop new skills, become a professional or look after your equipment, our team is ready to help.