PADI Open Water Diver Course Outline
Open Water Diver is the original entry-level course in the PADI system. Upgrade to this level from Scuba Diver or move straight to this level. This course prepares you to dive in familiar conditions without direct supervision, and allows you to dive and purchase or rent gear at thousands of locations world-wide!
• Junior Level- age 10 or above (At instructors discretion).
• Standard Level- age 15 or above.
Prerequisite:
Age requirement and medical evaluation (a physician’s medical for diving fitness may be required depending on your medical history). Paperwork can be completed in advance or at course registration.
A Standard Learning Agreement must be reviewed and signed in addition to course paperwork. Once registered, any session the student misses must be made up at an extra charge or during the next regular course schedule, or forfeit remaining course fees.
Course outline:
Course includes all materials and necessary SCUBA equipment. It is recommended, but not required, that students purchase their own mask, snorkel and fins as this increases confidence and comfort. Course covers academics, confined water and open water sessions.
Open Water Diver Course:
Academics (Quizzes and Exam).
• Confined Water 1-5
• Open Water Dives 1-4.
• A basic swimming fitness evaluation is required for this course.
Students can upgrade at any time from Scuba Diver to Open Water Diver simply by completing Academics and Confined 4&5, and Open Water Dives 3&4. This certification is valid for life; however, it is recommended that you keep your diving skills up to date if you’re not able to dive often. Ask your instructor about refresher sessions or SCUBA Tune-ups!
Junior Diver ratings can be upgraded after the diver’s 15th Birthday by paying a registration fee and processing a new card, or by taking the next course and automatically upgrading with the new certification. Some depth and supervision limitations apply to Junior Diver ratings.
Course Fees:
Course Fees vary depending on your schedule and the number of students in your group. Individual students can be added to existing groups, or may choose to take a private course. Review your schedule with our staff and receive a quote on your course.
Age requirement and medical evaluation (a physician’s medical for diving fitness may be required depending on your medical history and if required must be presented to Blue Water Divers prior to beginning your open water dives). Paperwork must be completed and signed by your previous dive centre and handed to Blue Water Divers & Watersports Ltd prior to starting your open water dives.
Must be reviewed and signed in addition to course paperwork. Once registered, any session the student misses must be made up at an extra charge or during the next regular course schedule, or forfeit remaining course fees.