PADI Open Water Diver Certification £299
PADI Open Water Diver Referral £199
This is the PADI entry level Scuba Diving course.The PADI Open Water Diver Course takes you from complete beginner to a basic competence where you are qualified to dive to 18metres depth in an environment similar to your training. Its the perfect qualification to take on holiday.
During the course you will learn basic theory using the manual in your crewpak supported by DVD and your instructor.All equipment required is provided. You will learn and practice basic skills in the swimming pool building confidence in your ability and getting to know your scuba equipment. After that its four open water dives demonstrating mastery of your skills and completion of your certification card.
You'll need to complete a PADI self certification medical form (link on the left of this page) and be capable of swimming 200 metres and treading water.
PADI Open Water Diver Holiday Referral
PADI operates a referral system where you can be credited for partial completion of your course in Leeds and complete your course at any PADI dive centre in the world. The most common use of this is to complete theory work and confined water skill development before going away on holiday. No time wasted in classrooms in exotic places. Its straight into open water dives and completion of your course.
What happens in the classroom?
PADI is a leader in providing multimedia educational support materials to help you understand the theory of scuba diving. The PADI crewpak is included in the course price. You will learn the theory by reading the book in your crewpak and completing knowledge reviews at home. In the classroom we'll check the knowledge reviews watch an open water DVD and check your understanding by completing a quizes and a multiple choice final exam. You'll be supported by your instructor who will answer your questions, show you how your equipment works and make sure you understand enough to safely enjoy your new adventure.
What happens in the swimming pool?
Before going to Open water you will develop your underwater skills in the swimming pool. You'll master buoyancy so that you can hover in mid water, learn to clear your mask, good breathing techniques and lots more.
And in Open Water?
We will meet at a dive site suitable for open water training with all modern facilities - warm showers, toilets, and somewhere for a snack. British inland dive sites have been designed for your safety and to add interest to your diving by providing underwater wrecks to explore.
You will complete four open water dives over two days to finish your course. As your confidence grows and you show us how you've mastered those skills from the pool we'll gradually explore more of the site.
The daily charges and, where applicable, joining fees for using the dive sites, air and transport to and from the open water dive sites are not included in the course price. This is normal practice because costs vary with the site used but are normally about £20 per day.
