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Practical Vocational Training Bahrain

Bahrain Pearl Diving Heritage Course

A six-week practical course in traditional pearl diving and maritime rope work, taught from a working dhow.

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A six-week practical course in traditional pearl diving and maritime rope work, taught from a working dhow.

What you will get out of it

Rope work and knots, breath-hold practice under supervision, dive safety, boat handling, and care of traditional equipment.

The programme

Weeks 1-2: ropes, knots and boat work. Weeks 3-4: supervised breath-hold practice in shallow water. Weeks 5-6: heritage diving technique and equipment care.

Who runs it, and who it is for

Who it is for
Young people aged 18 and over resident in Bahrain
Ages
from 18 years
Duration
Six weeks, 90 hours
Schedule
Three days a week, 07:00 to 12:00

Where and when

Starts
Tuesday 6 April 2027
Ends
Monday 17 May 2027
Meeting point
Muharraq jetty

Before you come

What to bring
Work clothes and closed, sturdy shoes. All tools and safety equipment are provided on site.
Safety requirements
Every power tool is used under direct supervision. Eye and hand protection is provided and must be worn, and the workshop has a trained first-aider present.
Accessibility
Reached by boat; the station is basic and not wheelchair accessible.

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