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PADI Open Water Diver
£475.00 – £670.00
If you’ve always wanted to learn to scuba dive, discover new adventures and see a new world beneath the waves, this is where it starts. The PADI Open Water Diver course is the world’s most popular scuba course, and has introduced millions of people to the adventurous diving lifestyle.
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PADI Open Water Diver
The PADI Open Water Diver is where it all begins. Have you always wanted to learn how to scuba dive and discover new adventures. Do you want to see the wondrous world beneath the waves, then you are in the right place. The PADI Open Water Diver course is the world’s most popular scuba course. It has introduced millions of people to the adventurous diving lifestyle.
If you’ve tried diving through a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience, the skills you learned may be credited towards a portion of the full Open Water Diver course certification. If you have completed this with us here at Scuba Leeds within the last 4 weeks we will take your Discover Scuba Diving fee off your Open Water Diver course fee.
| Course Option | Basic, Standard, Deluxe |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PADI |
| Drysuit Specialty | No, Yes |
What are the prerequisites for this course?
To enrol in a PADI Open Water Diver (or Junior) course, you must meet the following requirements:
• You must be at least 10 years of age
• You must have adequate swimming skills
• You must be in good physical health
• No prior scuba diving experience is required
You will also be required to complete:
• Medical Statement – Please ensure you are fit to dive by checking this form.
• Standard Safe Diving Practices Statement of Understanding
• Statement of Risks & Liability
If you answer YES to any of the questions on the PADI Medical Statement, you will need to get a medical physician to sign the form to confirm fitness to dive prior to any in-water activities.
How do I start learning now?
Enroll in Open Water Diver Online – PADI’s eLearning option – and you can start learning right away. PADI Open Water Diver Online gives you the background information you need to dive safely and allows you to study at your own pace through an interactive computer-based program. Get started now!
You can also start learning with PADI’s home-study materials – Open Water Diver TouchTM (a tablet app) or the Open Water Diver Manual and Open Water Diver Video(a book and DVD package). Stop by Scuba Leeds to enrol in the course, get your materials and start reading the book and watching the video. Your PADI Instructor will schedule time with you to check your progress and make sure you understand important scuba diving information.
What will I do?
To certify as a PADI Open Water Diver you will:
• Complete five knowledge development segments, including quizzes and final exam.
• Complete Confined Water (pool) Dives 1-5.
• Meet water skills assessment requirements.
• Complete Open Water Dives 1-4.
Knowledge Development
The theory is split into two sections and is designed to teach you the basic principles of scuba diving. You will cover basic dive theory, equipment, skills and dive planning. Knowledge development includes self-study and classroom based reviews with your PADI Instructor. This is also the time where you will practice assembling and dis-assembling your dive gear for the first time.
Confined Water Dives
You will make at least 5 confined water dives which will be completed in our two training pools. Your first dives will be in a shallow water pool with a sloping bottom. This helps you build your skills underwater in a safe and fun environment. Once you have completed the shallow pool dives we will take you to our 5.5m diver training pool. Your PADI Instructor to orientate you on the use of a drysuit before making your open water dives.
Open Water Dives
You will make 4 open water dives where you will show your PADI Instructor that you have mastered all the skills and are now confident to complete them in actual diving situations. The maximum depth for your dives will be 12m (dive 1 & 2) and 18m (dive 3 & 4). You will dive at either Capernwray or Stoney Cove for these dives. When you book we will let you know the specific details regarding dates, times and locations.
Scuba Leeds include the following as part of all PADI Open Water Diver course:
• PADI Open Water Diver Touch Materials & Cert Fee
• Classroom Sessions and Equipment Orientation
• Min of 2hrs shallow pool dives (max 1.8m)
• Min of 8hrs deep pool dives (max 5.5m)
• Additional pool dives if required
• 2 days of open water training dives
• £10 donation to the Project AWARE Charity
What scuba gear will I use?
The fit and comfort of your personal equipment are keys to having an enjoyable diving experience. At a minimum, you’ll want your own mask, snorkel and boots when you begin your first course. Our friendly staff will help you select gear that’s right for you when you’re ready to buy. Please note a mask and snorkel is included for you to keep as part of the STANDARD and DELUXE packages. Scuba Leeds will provide all your core scuba diving equipment during your course including:
• Buoyancy Device (Single Tank Wing)
• Regulator (Long Hose Style)
• Scuba Cylinder (12ltr Tall)
• Integrated Weight System & Weights (As needed)
• Scuba Diving Computer (Suunto Vyper Novo)
• Scuba Diving Fins (Strap Fins)
• Drysuit & Undersuit (Thermal Protection)
During your course we will include FREE rental of all of the above core dive gear items only. You will be required to collect your core dive gear prior to the open water training dives from Scuba Leeds.
What can I do next?
The PADI Open Water Diver Course can be completed with in conjunction with the PADI Drysuit Diver and PADI Nitrox Diver. If you want to continue to scuba dive in the UK and plan on renting cold water scuba equipment, including a drysuit, you will require a PADI Drysuit Diver certification. We offer both of these courses as upgrade options while completing your Open Water course.
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