PADI Open Water Course

From:$495.00 AUD

Overview

O/w course Duration  Starts  Tuesdays  4 Days No Dives:  4 Ocean Training Dives Itinerary Overview   Time Activity Tues  8.00am - 4.00pm Theory and Pool Practical Wed  8.00am - 4.00pm  Theory and Pool Practical Thurs  8.00am - 4.00pm  O/Water Dives 1 & 2 Fri  8.00am - 4.00pm  O/Water Dives 3 & 4 About this Openwater Course in Byron Bay The Open Water Course is your first step into the underwater world. On completion of this course you will be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver. This certification is internationally recognised so you will be able to dive anywhere in the world. Of over 100 diver training organisations worldwide.. You are offered the choice of completing the full course over 4 days or if you have started your course with another PADI Training Facility, i.e. have completed all the theory and passed the theory exam as well all the confined water practical modules, you can join the PADI Referral Course when you will join on the openwater course for the last 2 days of training. You will do the 4 Ocean training dives which are boat dives. Your training dives are boat dives and are conducted at the Julian Rock Marine Park (rated in the Top 10 dive locations in Australia). What else they need to know You will need to pass the Australian Standards Dive medical.  The dive medical is done on the first day of the course. You must be able to swim Minimum age is 12yrs and children under 18yrs must have parent or guardian consent.  We will provide you with consent forms to be completed What you will see when diving with us Julian Rocks Marine Park Located just 2.5 kilometres from Byron Bay, one of Australia's most popular travel destinations, the Julian Rocks Marine Park is rated as one of the top ten scuba diving locations anywhere in Australia. The mixing of tropical warm currents with cooler temperate waters makes the diving around Byron Bay unique. There is an amazing diversity and abundance of fish life with over 600 recorded species of tropical, temperate and pelagic fish. Whales, Dolphins, Manta Rays, Leopard Sharks, the endangered Grey Nurse Shark and three species of Turtle are all common visitors to the Julian Rocks. All the action is just 10 minutes from Byron's main beach!

 

Inclusions

• PADI Openwater Certification
• Instruction by Professional Dive Instructor
• 4 Boat dives
• PADI CD Rom plus Dive Tables (not included with  the 2 Day PADI Referral Course)
• Use of Hire Gear - mask , fins, snorkel, wetsuit, buoyancy vest, regulator with dive computer, tank, belt and weights
  

Exclusions

• All Students are required to complete the PADI Dive medical statement. A Dive Medical is mandatory  for Open Water certification depending on the responses to the dive medical statement
  
•  If you are  under 18yrs or over 40yrs of age.  Cost from $77.00. If you do not pass the medical all costs are refundable. **
• Please note:  Minimum age is 14 years. Exceptions for 12-14 year old available at the practitioners discretion.
• Medical conditions of concern include: Asthma, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Heart & Lung conditions, Pregnancy.

** The dive medical can be completed on the first day of the open water course.  Students joining the the Referral course are required to have completed a dive medical statement or have completed the dive medical before checking in for the course.

Passport Photos

• Two passport photos are required per student. These are available at Sundive for $5.

 

Itinerary

• Days 1 & 2 - classroom theory and pool training
• Days 3 & 4 - two ocean scuba dives per day at Julian Rocks MP**
  If you are joining the PADI referral Course you will start your course on Day 3 and complete on Day 4
  
• Start times 8.00am on Days 1 & 2, Start time Flexible on Days 3 & 4 due to tide
• Finish each day by 4.00pm
• Punctual arrival for each days training is mandatory.
• MAX Training Depth 18m, min age 12 years.
• Please contact Sun Dive at least 24hr prior to departure to check in and confirm start time on Thursday morning
  

Requirements

Diving Medical

• A Medical is required by Australian Law for Open Water certification. We require you sit your medical before starting your course.
• As a last resort a Dive Medical can be obtained in Byron on the first day of training. Cost is $60.50.
• Minimum age is 12 years.
• Medical conditions of concern include: Asthma, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Heart & Lung conditions, Pregnancy.
• You must advise us of any medical conditions you might have when booking

Passport Photos

• Two passport photos are required per student. You will need to bring these on the first day

Fitness Requirements

• For certification you will need to demonstrate water proficiency skills
• Includes a 200m swim and a 10min survival float

Terms and Conditions

• 24 hours notice for a full refund
• A dive medical must be completed 24 hours prior to starting the course
  

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