PADI Open Water Diver and Scuba Diver

The PADI Open Water Diver course teaches student divers the foundational knowledge and skills they need to dive with a buddy, independent of supervision.

The Scuba Diver course is a sub-course within the Open Water Diver course that teaches student divers the foundational knowledge and skills they need to dive under the supervision of a certified divemaster, assistant instructor or instructor.

The PADI Junior Open Water Diver or Junior Scuba Diver is at least 12 years old and qualifies the diver to dive only when accompanied by another certified diver who is of legal age (15 years or older).

PADI Open Water Divers are qualified to:

• Dive with a buddy independent of supervision while applying the knowledge and skills they learn in this course, within the limits of their training and experience.
• Obtain air fills, scuba equipment and other services.
• Plan, conduct and log open water no stop (no decompression) dives when properly equipped and when accompanied by a buddy in conditions with which they have training and/or experience.
• Continue their dive training with a specialty dive (Adventure Dive), in the PADI Adventures in Diving program or
in PADI Specialty courses

PADI Scuba Divers are qualified to:

• Dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Divemaster, Assistant Instructor or
Instructor while applying the knowledge and skills they learn in this course, within the limits of their training and experience.
• Obtain air fills, scuba equipment and other services when diving under supervision.
• Under supervision plan, conduct and log open water no stop dives (no decompression) only when properly equipped and accompanied by a certified divemaster, assistant instructor or instructor in conditions in which
they have training or experience.
• Continue dive training to complete their PADI Open Water Diver certification and certain other courses such as
the Project AWARE and Equipment Specialties.

There are 2 ways to learn:

1. eLearning is available to you where you select the time and learn at you own pace prior to your first dive and includes 7 years access to online eLearning for to use as reference material

2. We supply you with a Crew pack that includes the manual, dive tables, logbooks, where you work through
your manual and complete knowledge reviews prior to your first dive
If you prefer the multimedia approach we can supply the crew pack that has a DVD eliminating the need to read
the manual.

The most important thing is that you, and you alone, complete all the Quick Quizzes, Knowledge Reviews, the section quizzes and the final exam.
These assessments help ensure that you understand the basic principles and guidelines of diving. when
eLearning, in addition to the online assessments, you will have you complete a Quick Review prior to PADI
Open Water Diver certification.

Dive Sessions:

During your dive sessions you will learn the skills required to be a diver with plenty of time to practice so when
the course is complete you will have the confidence to take your next dive with your dive buddy.

Course Requirements:

- You must be at least 15 years of age or at least 12 years of age for the PADI Junior Open Water Diver and Junior Scuba Diver courses

- You must complete a medical examination before any in-water training. Download the form

- You will be required to complete a liability release or acknowledgement form stating you understand the risks
of diving and agree to assume those risks.

- You will also need to complete a PADI Standard Safe Diving Practices Statement of Understanding.
This outlines safe dive practices and reminds you of your responsibility to follow them while diving.

Note: Both forms are in the Adobe PDF format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader to open and print them.
You can download Adobe Acrobat Reader at Adobe's Web site

Inclusions:

All training materials for your course.
Passport photo for your certification card.
Pool entry.
Use of a complete scuba kit.
3 shore dives
Light Lunch

Extra's:

- Dive Medical
- Mask, Snorkel and Boots (for Hygiene purposes, available in a package from $100)

Typically the course durations is 4 full days, this can be during the week or over weekends, the course dates
and times can be made flexible and be tailored to suit your needs.

For all pricing, course dates and general enquires please contact us.