Openwater Course- 2 Weekends

From:$295.00 AUD

Overview

You can start learning to dive today!

Learning to scuba dive is a fun and exciting adventure sport you will enjoy to participate in every day of the week. Scuba diving will take you all over the world meeting the mysterious creatures that live in the marine environment.

My name is Bob Diaz from Pro-Dive Central Coast, I have been teaching people like yourself to scuba dive safely. For the past  twenty five years. I have always used the most up-to-date training techniques and state of the art scuba equipment. - I want you to have fun whilst at the same time, I will make certain you are ready to scuba dive safely by becoming comfortable in the water using the skills and equipment I will show you.

I will take you through the theory sessions and be able to answer any questions you may have regarding your program learning to scuba dive.

PRO DIVE Central Coast uses the most up-to-date training techniques and equipment to make certain you are ready to dive safely. You can even start learning today using the PADI e-learning  Pass.

Being underwater on the first day of your dive course will show you all the wonders of our playground. We hope you enjoy your PRO DIVE Central Coast Open Water Diver Course with us. 

Dive right in now!

On the very first day, you are off to our purpose built, private indoor heated training pool for your first scuba session- Pro-Dive teach you to scuba dive by practising scuba skills that become easier the more times you perform them.

The scuba skills build upon themselves until they become instinctive. This takes time and as Pro-Dive Central Coast has the only purpose built indoor, heated 3 metre deep training pool.

Time is never hurried, nor wasted waiting in line.

You will only need to provide your own transport, four passport-type colour photos and your swimming gear, towels, etc.

We do suggest you purchase your own personal equipment such as mask,snorkel, boots and fins after your five pool sessions, for your final ocean dives.

This is easy using our exclusive No deposit- 12 months interest free options for your purchases. (Cond. apply).

Click here to view a list of doctors who can complete the
Australian Standards Dive Medical 4005.1

 

Inclusions

• PADI GOLD certification
• Pool training in our private heated pool
• 4 exciting open water dives
• Your own personal Logbook 
• Use of scuba gear - including mask, snorkel, fins & wetsuit.
• Optional Double Boat Dive upon completion of your course, that's a total of 11 dives!

Exclusions

• You must complete an Australian Standards Dive medical to A.S.4005.1 before course commencement.
• Four passport sized colour photos for certification
• Personal Items such as mask, snorkel and fins are included in your course but it is reccomended that you purchase your own. 
  
• Workplace Health & Safety recommend that students have their own snorkelling equipment for hygiene reasons.
• Additional pool or ocean training if required - ($100 - including transfer fee)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Children need to be at least 12 years of age to participate and if under the age of 18 must have the permission of their parent or guardian.
• PADI standards stipulate that all course students must be able to swim 200m continuously and tread water for 10 minutes.

Some medical conditions may prevent you from diving. For example: heart disease, asthma, epilepsy or diabetes. If you are unsure of a particular medical condition, please check with us prior to reservation. Australian medical standards are different to those overseas. A medical obtained in another country will most likely NOT be valid in Australia.

PRO DIVE takes all care and consideration in providing the correct information; the onus is upon you to make yourself aware of all inclusions or exclusions.

Call 02 4389 3483 for further information.

 

Itinerary

Day One
Registration
Fill in paperwork, collect Medical forms, photos etc.
Organise wetsuit and fin sizing.
Collect Knowledge reviews

Dive Theory Module One
Knowledge review (Module 1)
The underwater world
Effects of buoyancy
Pressure, Volume and Density relationships
Effects of increasing pressure
Equalisation techniques
Buddy system procedures

Dive Equipment
Masks, snorkels, fins,
Buoyancy control devices
Scuba tanks and valves
Air delivery systems (Regulators)
Submersible pressure gauges
Quiz 1

Coffee or Tea break

Dive Theory Module Two
Knowledge review (Module 2) 
Adapting to the underwater world
Vision, sound and motion in water.
Respiration, breathing efficiency, overexertion.
Buddy system procedures
Hand signals and communicating underwater.
Dive Equipment
Wetsuits, hoods, gloves and boots Weight belts
Alternate air sources
Knives / Tools
Gear bags
Dive instruments
Quiz 2

Lunch Break

Pool training Module One
Assembling scuba gear
Breathing underwater for the very first time
Regulator clearing
Regulator recovery
Mask clearing
Equalisation techniques
Alternate air source use
Skill drill.

Pool training Module Two
Pre dive safety checks
Water entries Using a snorkel
Snorkel & regulator exchanges
Proper descents
No mask breathing
Mask replacement
Low pressure inflator uses
Proper weighting
Air depletion exercises
Ascents and deep water exits
Skill drill.

Pool training Module Three
Fin pivots, Neutral buoyancy swimming
Cramp removal
Tired diver tows
Air depletion exercises
Free flow breathing
Controlled emergency swimming ascents
Skill drill.


Day Two
Dive Theory Module Three
Knowledge review (Module 3)
The dive environment
Temperature, visibility, currents and bottom composition.
Interaction with marine life
Aquatic animals, aquatic plants, sunlight.
Diving in freshwater and salt water environments.
Overhead environments.
Dive planning.
Boat diving.
Problem management
Quiz 3

Coffee or Tea break

Dive Theory Module Four
Knowledge review (Module 4)
Dive accessories.
Health for diving.
Breathing air at depth
Nitrogen narcosis
Decompression illness
Recreational dive planner use.
Learning quiz 4.

Pool training Module Four
Skin diving and snorkel clearing exercises
Hyperventilation skills
No mask swimming
Hovering
Skill drill.

Pool training Module Five
Weight belt removal and recovery,
Scuba unit handling.
Final skill reviews

Day Three

Open water Dive One
Briefing and equipment preparation
Pre dive safety checks.
Entry
Buoyancy check
Controlled descent
Underwater exploration of the bays' sandy floor and the reef walls
Debrief and log dive in personal Dive Log book.

Open water Dive Two
Briefing and equipment preparation
Pre dive safety checks
Cramp removals
Tired diver tows
Fin pivoting
Mask partial flood and clear
Regulator recovery and clearing
Alternate air source use.
Further underwater exploration of reef walls.
Debrief and log dive in personal Dive Log book.

Dive Theory Module Five
Knowledge review (Module 5)
Special dive table and computor procedures,
Using a dive computor,
Continuing your adventure,
Using the Recreational Dive Planner.
Dive Equipment
Dive Computors,
Compasses
Underwater cameras
Final quiz

Day Four
Open water Dive Three
Briefing and equipment preparation
Pre dive safety checks
Surface swim with compass,
Free descents with reference
Oral fin pivots
Complete flood and clear mask
Controlled emergency swimming ascents
Remove and replace scuba unit at surface
Remove and replace Weight belt at surface.
Further explore bays floor and reef system
Debrief and log dive in personal Dive Log book.

Open water Dive Four
Briefing and equipment preparation
Pre dive safety checks.
Free descent without reference
Hovering
Mask removal and replacement
Underwater compass navigation
Underwater exploration
Debrief and log dive in personal Dive Log book.

Day Five
Optional Double boat dive
Explore the underwater world with your new dive buddies.
Today you will be diving two different dive sites off the coast to a maximum depth of 18m.
All scuba hire equipment is supplied.
Schedule may vary according to learners requirements- but standards will be adhered to at all times.

Requirements

Terms and Conditions

PRO DIVE Central Coast Open Water Diver Course

Terms and Conditions

Please drop into the PRO DIVE Central Coast Store ASAP to pick up your PADI  Open Water manual as you must complete the knowledge reviews prior to the course start dates.
Please contact PRO DIVE Central Coast at least 72 hours prior to start date to reconfirm your booking.

Non English PADI manuals are available at an additional cost. Please advise the store at time of booking as they will need to be ordered in. They do not come in all languages.

Where PRO DIVE cancels events, full refunds or alternatives will be offered. No refunds apply where customers fail to arrive by the published departure times for course. All make up dives to complete diver training will incur a $100 fee per session over and above course cost.
PRO DIVE management will make the final decision on dive sites- Sites may change due to  weather conditions each day.

No refunds are payable by PRO DIVE where notification is received less than 7 days prior to the booked event. Alternative dates will be offered where a minimum of 3 days notification is given prior to booked event.  

If you cancel for any other reason, you will incur a $100 administration fee.

The program involves both Pro-Dive Central Coast and its clients in significant investments of time and money. For this reason a number of conditions apply once a booking is made. Like other reputable companies we strive to be open and clear about our obligations.

For example, once a client has enrolled for a program or course commencing upon our published date, a place is reserved at Pro-Dive for that person. At the same time, bookings are made with other parties including Instructors and dive boats. We honour the reservation by not advertising or reselling to another person. Sometimes people have been refused entry onto a program or course because it is fully booked.

Here at Pro-Dive Central Coast we regard a booking as a firm commitment. Occasionally we know things just happen and changes need to be made.

 Transport to and from the dive sites is also not included.

When using your own equipment, PADI standards require that Buoyancy Control Devices be fitted with power inflator and whistle. An emergency signaling device (safety sausages) is to be carried in BCD pockets at all times, as are tables and a slate. Regulators must be fitted with an alternative air source and compass.

I have read the above booking conditions and agree to pay a $100 cancellation/transfer fee for any changes to my reservation within seven days of starting this program.
Even a failed medical, this is why we request you to book and have your medical at least seven days prior to your course start date.

Please remember:
1.   You must complete a medical check up. Must be current within 12 months of course.
2.   AS4005.1 Medical Forms available from Pro-Dive Central Coast.
3.   The scuba program must be paid for in full, at time of booking course start date.
4.   Any changes or transfers of course dates inside 7 days will incur a $100 transfer fee.
5.   Once a program has commenced, refunds or partial refunds are not possible.
6.   I agree to read the relevant manual/s and hand in the knowledge reviews as set out for the particular program before the course commences.

Sign:           __________________________________

Print name: __________________________________

Date:          __________________________________

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LIABILITY RELEASE AND WAIVER
Please read the following.  By continuing with the Internet booking you accept the terms stated below.
In consideration of Pro Dive permitting me to participate in scuba diving, snorkelling and any other water sport activity (including instruction in any of these activities whether in or out of the water or on any vessel) (collectively or severally referred to as 'Activities') I agree as follows.
Express acceptance of risk
1.1   I confirm that the answers I have provided in this form are true and correct and that Pro Dive has relied on these answers in allowing me to participate in the activities.
1.2   I personally and voluntarily assume all the risk for any harm, trauma, injury or damage that I may suffer to my person or my property whether foreseen or unforeseen in connection with the activities.
1.3   I certify that I have been advised of the inherent risks associated with the activities and I voluntarily choose to participate in the activities fully accepting that such risks, should they arise, may cause injury, death or property damage and in particular I acknowledge I have been advised that:
1.3.1   Diving with compressed air involves certain risks such as decompression illness; embolism, other hyperbaric injuries and such injuries may result in death or serious incapacity.
1.3.2   The injuries of the type referred to in clause 1.3.1 may require treatment in a recompression chamber or other medical facility.
1.3.3   The activities may be conducted at a location that is remote either in time and/or distance from a medical facility.
1.3.4   Scuba diving and snorkelling are physically demanding activities that may cause personal injury, trauma, or death.
1.3.5   Scuba diving involves the use of equipment that may malfunction giving rise to the risk of injury, trauma, or death.
1.3.6   Snorkelling and scuba diving may involve exposure to the elements such as, storms, wind, tide and naturally occurring events, as well as harmful marine life.
Release discharge & indemnity
2.1   I unconditionally release and discharge Pro Dive from all liabilities, claims and causes of action that may occur from any act, omission, default, failure or error on the part of Pro Dive (including any negligent act, omission, default, failure or error) occurring wholly or partially during the course of the activities.
Indemnity
3.1   I agree to indemnify and keep indemnified Pro Dive from any liability, claim or cause of action that may be brought against Pro Dive as a result of or in connection with any act, omission, default, failure or error on the part of Pro Dive as a result of or in connection with any act, omission, default, failure or error on the part of Pro Dive (Including any negligent act, omission, default, failure or error on the part of Pro Dive occurring wholly or partially during the course of the activities).
3.2   I agree that Pro Dive will not be liable for and waive any right to claim any loss or damage, personal injury, death, economic loss or consequential loss whether in tort, in contract, under statute or otherwise, for any default, failure, negligence or error.
3.3   If despite these terms, it is found that Pro Dive is liable to compensate me then such liability is limited to the cost of providing the services in respect of which the liability arises.
Parent Guardian undertaking
4.1   Where this form is signed by the parent or guardian of a minor (being a person under the age of 18 years), then the parent or guardian warrants that the information contained in this form is true and correct and personally covenants in the terms of this waiver, release and indemnity.
Statement of understanding
5.1   I acknowledge that I have read and understood the matters set out in the above document.
5.2   I acknowledge that the conditions set out in this document are contractual in nature, are intended to have legal effect and are not merely a warning or recital.
5.3   I have agreed to this document of my own free will and without representation or inducement by Pro Dive; it's agents or employees.
Substance Abuse
6.1  I acknowledge that Alcohol and/or drugs prescription or otherwise are likely to have an impact on diver safety. I understand that it is my responsibility to inform Pro Dive staff where I have consumed either prior to diving. Pro Dive reserve the right to refuse to take diving any individual considered to be impaired and therefore at risk - no refunds will be applicable.

All customers of PRO DIVE participating in diving-based activities must complete this form.  Signing this form represents confirmation of booking, acceptance of terms and conditions and when booking on the Internet also represents confirmation of booking. 

I have understood and accept these terms and conditions.  All the information provided is true to the best of my knowledge.

Sign:           __________________________________

Print name: __________________________________

Date:          __________________________________

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