As a certified PADI Open Water Diver, you will have the freedom to dive
in over 176 countries. Virtually anyone in good health, reasonably fit
and comfortable in water can earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification.
At 3D Diving you must be over the age of 14 and be able to swim 200m to
start the program.
Throughout the course, you will learn the fundamentals of scuba diving,
including dive equipment and underwater techniques, by completing confined
water (swimming pool) dives and knowledge development sessions during home
study and Instructor guided sessions. Finally, by making four real open water
dives you gain the most recognised diving qualification in the world.
Structure
The PADI Open Water course takes 4 days to complete after some student home study which takes approximately 8 - 10 hours. At 3D Diving we provide all the necessary materials needed for learning in your own time at your convenience.
Part One
The PADI Open Water course Part One is completed at our Greenwich training location
Part one is focused on completing all the confined water dives, quizzes and exam towards the qualification. Each session is held at our modern and friendly training facilities in Greenwich, where you will review your home-study with your Instructor before moving to the swimming pool. In small groups you work closely with your instructor on learning all the skills you need to become a safe and proficient diver.
Part Two
Over one weekend, you complete the 4 dives needed for the Open Water qualification. These take place at Leybourne Lake in Kent, just off junction 4 of the M20 (near Maidstone). Over the 4 dives you will use skills learnt in confined water to enable you to explore under the watchful eye of your instructor. Group sizes are very small in open water with 1 member of staff for every 2 students.
Prices & what's included
The PADI Open Water course costs £395.00 and includes the following:
- PADI Open Water diver manual containing all the information required to learn to dive
- PADI Open Water DVDs
- Electronic Recreational Dive Planner with instruction guide
- All diving tuition
- All equipment required for the duration including wet suits for the open water dives
- All pool fees
Course Dates 2011
Part One
is conducted over 1 weekend at the the Shooters Hill Sports Centre (click here for map). Each day starts at 10am and runs on into the late afternoon. Prior to attending the course, students must have completed all of the theory sections and watched the videos on their DVD rom provided in their confirmation pack.
Part Two
Pick from one of the following weekends
Provided they follow your Part One choice
