This course is a subset of the PADI Open Water Diver course and requires less time, covering only the first three of five sections of knowledge development, the first three of five pool sessions, and the first two of four open water training dives, resulting in a limited certification.
Dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Divemaster, Assistant Instructor or Instructor to a maximum depth of 12 metres/40 feet.
Obtain air fills, rent or purchase scuba equipment and participate in other diving activities as long as they have the required supervision.
Continue your dive training and complete PADI Open Water Diver certification and other courses, such as Project AWARE and equipment specialty courses.
This course is a subset of the PADI Open Water Diver course and requires less time, covering only the first three of five sections of knowledge development, the first three of five pool sessions, and the first two of four open water training dives, resulting in a limited certification.
May only dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Professional to a maximum depth of 12 metres/40 feet.
Learn fundamental concepts about scuba through PADI eLearning or classroom instruction.
Complete three of five confined water (pool) skill practice sessions.
Complete two of four open water dives.
Can plan and execute dives with a certified buddy or dive professional to a maximum depth of 18 meters/60 feet.
Learn fundamental concepts about scuba through PADI eLearning or classroom instruction (knowledge development)
Complete five confined water (pool) skill practice sessions
Complete four open water (ocean) dives.
May only dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Professional to a maximum depth of 12 metres/40 feet.
Learn fundamental concepts about scuba through PADI eLearning or classroom instruction.
Complete three of five confined water (pool) skill practice sessions.
Complete two of four open water dives.
Can plan and execute dives with a certified buddy or dive professional to a maximum depth of 18 meters/60 feet.
Learn fundamental concepts about scuba through PADI eLearning or classroom instruction (knowledge development)
Complete five confined water (pool) skill practice sessions
Complete four open water (ocean) dives.
— 12 years or above
— Adequate swimming skills
— In good physical health
— This course is conducted in conjunction with our PADI Open Water Diver courses. Full dates of the Open water courses are here. When completing your PADI Scuba diver course you would be doing sections of each day but not the whole programme.
— Please call the shop to book your spot as booking online will place you as a full Open water Diver student. For a list of diving doctors please go to www.spums.org.au.
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