This is the basic level of diver qualification, allowing you to
dive to a depth of 18metres under appropriate conditions. The course
normally runs over five days or three weekends to suit you. The
course normally consists of three sections:
Section One
Five academic or classroom sessions. After receiving your PADI
Crew Pack, you will be expected to read your Open Water Diver manual
and complete the Knowledge Reviews within it. Your PADI instructor
will elaborate in the classroom on the knowledge you have gained
by reading your manual and watching the Open Water Diver DVD. This
section of the course can be done as self-study, cutting the course
time to only three days but you must be able to pass all four final
exams before progressing to Section Two.
Section Two
Five confined water or pool sessions. In the confined water or
pool sessions you will take your first memorable breath underwater,
and learn diving skills demonstrated to you first by your highly
qualified and experienced PADI instructor.
Section Three
Four open water dives. During these four dives you will put into
practice what you have learnt in the classroom and confined water
training. At the end of each dive you will be taken on a tour of
the strange, fascinating and beautiful underwater world.
During your course, you will receive a Diving Logbook starter
pack and you will be presented with a PADI Certificate when you
complete your course. Your diving qualification is recognised worldwide
and enables you to buy diving equipment, fill your bottles for
diving, and, dive anywhere in the world with a buddy or as part
of a group. It also enables you to take part in PADI further education
courses and other activities.
Completion of this course will also give you one year's free membership
of the AquaStars All-Stars Dive Club, with a range of benefits
to enhance your future diving. Please see the relevant section
of the site for more details.
When you have decided on the date for your Open Water Diver course,
just phone Aquastars Dive Centre or call in to pay your £50
deposit and pick up your Open Water Manual. On the first day of
your course you will need to bring with you:
• Your Open Water Diver manual
• Four passport-sized photographs
• Your swimming costume
• The balance of your course fee
COST
£350.00p (Includes training material, certification,
equipment hire, pool fees, etc.)
