Explore More: PADI Nitrox Diving Benefits Explained

Three diving tanks labeled 'Enriched Air Nitrox' with a scenic mountain and blue water background.

Stay Down Longer. Dive More. Explore Further.

Want to spend more time exploring and less time waiting on the surface? The PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver course is the world’s most popular scuba specialty for a reason. By learning to dive with enriched air, you’ll enjoy longer no-decompression limits on many dives, shorter surface intervals, and more time doing what you love—exploring the underwater world.

Best of all, this is a non-diving specialty, meaning you can complete the course without getting in the water, making it one of the quickest and most valuable certifications you can earn.

At Zero Limits Diving, we believe more bottom time means more adventure, more marine life, and more unforgettable experiences.

Prerequisites

To enrol in the PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver course:

  • You must be at least 12 years old.
  • You must hold a PADI Open Water Diver certification (or an equivalent certification from another recognised training agency).

Please note that the minimum age may vary in some regions.

Course Outline

During the course you will learn:

  • The benefits and limitations of diving with Enriched Air (Nitrox).
  • How increased oxygen and reduced nitrogen can extend your no-decompression limits.
  • How to safely manage oxygen exposure.
  • How to analyse the oxygen content of your scuba cylinder.
  • How to correctly set your dive computer for Nitrox diving.
  • Equipment considerations and safe diving practices.

Completing this course also brings you one step closer to achieving the prestigious PADI Master Scuba Diver rating.

Equipment

You’ll learn to use:

  • Oxygen analyser
  • Nitrox-compatible dive computer
  • Enriched Air cylinder identification and labelling

Your Zero Limits Diving Instructor will explain the equipment requirements and ensure you’re confident using Nitrox safely.

Getting Started

Once you’ve enrolled, you’ll receive access to your PADI eLearning, allowing you to complete the theory at your own pace. Afterward, one of our Zero Limits Diving Instructors will arrange your practical cylinder analysis session.

This course typically requires 1–2 days to complete and is usually conducted over weekends, with weekday sessions available by prior arrangement.

Your Nitrox Course Includes

  • PADI eLearning
  • Professional instruction
  • Practical cylinder analysis session
  • Internationally recognised PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver Certification
  • Digital PADI eCard

More Time Underwater. More Adventure Ahead.

The PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver course is one of the smartest investments you can make as a diver. It’s quick to complete, improves your diving knowledge, and gives you more time to enjoy every underwater adventure.

Join Zero Limits Diving and unlock longer dives, shorter surface intervals, and even greater adventures—because every extra minute beneath the surface is another opportunity to explore beyond your limits.