PADI Open Water

The PADI Open Water Course is the PADI entry level qualification and is recognised worldwide. The following is an example of the course program. The course design is flexible and can be adapted to suit a group`s needs.

The course comprises of 5 pool lessons, 5 classroom lessons and 4 open water dives.

Day 1 and 2 (Pool and classroom lessons)

• You will be learning about the Scuba diving equipment, techniques and skills in the pool. There are 5 lessons that are not only essential but great fun too.
• As well as the pool sessions you will receive 5 theory lessons that are delivered through home study, multimedia and instructor presentations.

Day 3 and 4 (Open water dives)

• You will conduct the 4 open water dives that lead to certification. These take the form of shore, boat or inland site dives or a combination of all 3 depending on the weather. During these dives you will practice the skills you learnt in the pool.
  
  
  

What you need to know!

PADI Open Water Referral Course

The PADI Open Water Referral Course leads to full certification in PADI's entry level qualification which is recognised worldwide. The course is for people who do not wish to brave British waters but do wish to learn to dive in warmer waters on a holiday. The course comprises of 5 pool lessons and 5 classroom lessons which are completed before your holiday at a facility near you.

The course is completed on your holiday at a PADI dive centre by conducting 4 open water dives. The course design is flexible and can be adapted to suit a group's needs. The following is an example of the course program.

Day 1 and 2

• You will be learning about the Scuba diving equipment, techniques and skills in the pool. There are 5 lessons that are not only essential but great fun too.
• As well as the pool sessions you will receive 5 theory lessons that are delivered through home study, multimedia and instructor presentations.
• The mornings will be spent in the pool and the afternoons in the classroom.
  
  

What you need to know!