What is an Open Water referral?
The PADI Open Water Diver referral program allows you to complete your course in different parts of the world. This program allows you to start your pool work and self-study in one place and complete your training dives in another place. Develop your diving experience, by taking part in the PADI Advanced Open Water Course. This course consists of two compulsory dives, Deep and Navigation and three elective dives; usually Wreck Diver, Peak Performance, Search and Recovery or Dry Suit.PADI is known for creating very specific curiculums with little variance between dive centers. They are dedicated to diver safety, and provide certifications based on these rigid course modules. SSI, on the other hand, has a more flexible approach to learning, and focuses on instructor-led training courses.Typically, an average scuba tank filled to 200 bar (3,000 psi) can last for 30 to 60 minutes at a depth of 10 to 18 metres (30 to 60 feet). However, if you are diving deeper or have a faster breathing rate, the air supply will be used up more quickly, reducing your decompression limit.Open Water Execution: 1. Students must complete a minimum of 4 open water scuba dives and remain underwater for a minimum of 15 minutes on each dive, for a minimum of 80 minutes total. Training depth must be between 5 to 18 metres/ 15 to 60 feet; the maximum depth may not exceed 18 metres / 60 feet.
What is the Open Water course?
PADI OPEN WATER DIVER COURSE The open water diver course is your gateway to the world of scuba diving. It gives you the knowledge and practical skills you need to become a scuba diver and explore the underwater world safely and comfortably. Complete all three parts of your PADI certification: PADI eLearning, shallow water practice dives, and open water training dives at your local dive center or in your vacation destination. Learn to dive on vacation and get PADI Open Water Diver certified in as little as 2-4 days.PADI® Open Water Diver is the first scuba certification level. A highly-trained PADI Instructor will teach you how to scuba dive in a relaxed, supportive learning environment. By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to dive at home or abroad and be an ambassador for the underwater world.Yes! Both organizations are recognised all over the world for quality scuba diving training. Any qualification you gain with either will be valid in any dive shop. You are also able to mix and match both.The Instructor Development Course (IDC) is made up of two parts – the Assistant Instructor (AI) course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program. Most dive professionals complete the entire IDC and go on to attend an Instructor Examination (IE), which is the final step to earn a PADI Instructor certification.PADI OPEN WATER DIVER COURSE The open water diver course is your gateway to the world of scuba diving. It gives you the knowledge and practical skills you need to become a scuba diver and explore the underwater world safely and comfortably.
What is the minimum age for open water certification?
The minimum age is 10 years old (in most areas). Student divers who are younger than 15 earn the PADI Junior Open Water Diver certification, which they may upgrade to PADI Open Water Diver certification upon reaching 15. PADI® Open Water Diver is the first scuba certification level. A highly-trained PADI Instructor will teach you how to scuba dive in a relaxed, supportive learning environment. By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to dive at home or abroad and be an ambassador for the underwater world.Once you have your Open Water certification, you can enjoy recreational diving all over the world. You can also continue to expand and enhance your scuba diving knowledge and skills with PADI’s specialties and further scuba diving courses.The short answer is forever! Once your instructor submits the certification paperwork, your PADI card will be valid for life and recognized internationally. This rule applies to all recreational PADI courses, including Junior Diver, Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Rescue Diver, and Nitrox Diver.PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Known for its modular training system and standardized courses, PADI certifies 70% of all divers worldwide. Pros: Comprehensive course materials, global availability, modular learning system.
What is the next step after Open Water certification?
Once you have completed your PADI Open Water course, you are well on your way to become a professional diver (or a serious hobby diver). The next step is to take part in the specialized Adventure Dive courses that will grant you the PADI Advanced Open Water Certificate. Open Water Dives After your confined water dives, you’ll head to open water, where you and your instructor will make four dives, usually over two days. On these dives you’ll get to explore the underwater world.The natural progression after Open Water is the Advanced Open Water Diver certification. Don’t be intimidated by the word ‘advanced’! It simply means that this certification builds on the knowledge you gained in your open water course.Now that you are Open Water certified, you can take a buddy and go out to your local lake, quarry, beach, etc. Going to your local dive spot will allow you to hone in those skills so you can eventually master them and feel like a pro.You can typically gain your Open Water qualification in three to four days. This course involves elements of theoretical study, practice dives in a pool or pool-like environment, and four dives in open water.The Advanced course takes a minimum of two days and consists of five PADI Adventure dives. PADI offers many types of Adventure Dives to choose from. Underwater Navigation and Deep Dive are required, giving you three more Adventure Dives that you can choose.
What are the benefits of Open Water certification?
The Benefits of PADI Open Water Certification Ability to dive independently: Once you’re certified, you can plan and execute your own dives with a buddy, without the need for a professional guide. The Advanced course takes a minimum of two days and consists of five PADI Adventure dives. PADI offers many types of Adventure Dives to choose from. Underwater Navigation and Deep Dive are required, giving you three more Adventure Dives that you can choose.The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course costs £395. This includes your PADI eLearning, your instructor fees, equipment hire, and certification costs.If you’re looking to become professional as a scuba diving instructor you may want to opt for PADI since it is the more well-known of the two. If you want to pursue diving as a career (and not be a dive instructor) then SDI may work better for you, given their connection to TDI.Generally, Southeast Asia (e. Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines) tends to offer some of the cheapest options for PADI certification. Countries like Honduras (specifically Utila) and Egypt (Dahab) are also known for affordable diving courses.
How many days to take an Open Water course?
The Open Water certification is for new divers. Offering a comprehensive introduction to the world of diving, this course covers the basics of safety, equipment, and diving techniques. You can typically gain your Open Water qualification in three to four days. Here’s a breakdown of approximately how long each part of a scuba certification course can take: Knowledge development: Five to 10 hours. Pool training: Six to 10 hours. Open water dives: Must be completed over at least two days.The Scuba Diver course is really the first half of a full Open Water Diver course. If you complete the Open Water Course, you’ll have the freedom to dive as deep as 60 feet, while Scuba Diver is limited to 40 feet. Also, a Scuba Diver will always need to be with an instructor and an Open Water Diver does not.Enquire now about a Try Dive with your local BSAC club or start your scuba diving journey with eLearning today and hook up with a club later! A BSAC course delivered through one of our training centres is also affordable (generally around £500-650) and can be completed in 4-5 days.Here’s a breakdown of approximately how long each part of a scuba certification course can take: Knowledge development: Five to 10 hours. Pool training: Six to 10 hours. Open water dives: Must be completed over at least two days.Master Scuba Diver: The highest non-professional certification, the Master Scuba Diver level recognizes divers who have completed various specialty courses, demonstrating a broad range of skills and experience.