Ally

What else can someone expect to learn if they become fully qualified as a diver...are there jobs that a newly qualified diver could do...if someone is newly qualified, are there 'next steps' they can do to increase their qualification...what are they?

Scuba Mama

As a new diver there are not a lot of opportunity to dive and be paid.

Yes, there are many courses you can take to up your level. Under the PADI levels you can take your advanced, rescue and then divemaster this is the first paid level. However, you need dive experience and there are age restrictions, you must have at least 50 dives to complete the course and be at least 18 years old.

There be opportunity based on where you live.