The Openwater scuba diving course is a combination of online based theory, pool and open ocean dives. You will be trained to dive to a depth of 20 metres and issued with your Openwater Scuba Diver certification which is recognised worldwide.
Prior to starting the course you will need to complete your theory online which will take approximately 3-4 hours to complete. You will be required to complete a theory exam. It is also a requirement that you are able to swim 200 metres (without stopping) and tread water for 10 minutes. You may use any technique to complete this swim and there is no time limit. The practical skills of diving are then covered and practiced in the comfort of the pool [express course skills are done in an ocean pool or other suitable body of water].
To further your skills there are 4 open water training dives. During these ocean dives, you will repeat some of the skills learned in the pool plus additional practical skills to ensure that you are competent Open Water scuba diver. When you have successfully completed all theory and practical sessions, your instructor will sign your log book and student record file. You will then become a certified Scuba Diver. Your certification will be recognised world wide.
You must be considered fit to dive to complete an Openwater Course and may require a dive medical.
Pool Entry Fee
Transport
Cost of Dive Medical [if required]
Your online training and quizzes must be completed online prior to the course commencement. Please allow approximately 4 hours to complete online training. This will be issued by us after we receive confirmation of your booking during business hours and an email will be sent letting you know how to access it.
Wednesday - Friday
Monday - Tuesday
**please note: these times are a guide deping on group size, time of year and ocean conditions. Exact meet times will be announced during your Orientation evening.
Online training
Photo for certification
Swimming
Language
Fitness to Dive
What you need to bring
Age
Yes, and failure to do so will mean that you wont be able to continue the course. The 200 meter swim and 10 minute test are to demonstrate that you are watersafe. The swim has to be continuous (no grabbing the side of the pool) , using any stroke and is not timed.
As a Beginner,the course you need to do is one of our OPENWATER Courses. This beginners course is suitable for anyone who has never dived or snorkelled before as well as students who may have already experienced an Introductory Dive. On completion of the OPENWATER course you will be certified to dive to a depth of 18 meters,be able hire scuba cylinders and purchase air fills. The certification you receive is recognised world wide.
1. All students must be able to swim. There is a 200 meter swim test and 10 minute tread water/float test completed in the heated training pool (one of the confined water modules you will be required to complete and pass).
2. The Minimum age is 15 years of age and there is no maximum age limit
3. All students must be medically fit to dive. Please refer to the Dive Medical Page on our website for information plus a link for the Student Medical Waiver form which all students are required to complete and suggest you complete and submit
4. If you have completed and submited the student medical waiver form and received an advice that you will be required to complete a full dive medical, for details for doctors who are registered to do the dive medicals please view this website www.spums.org.au. Your own doctor may also be able to do this medical for you and you will need to provide the appropriate dive medical form. This form is linked to the Dive Medical Page and can be printed off.
Children as young as 10 years of age, however as the Student instructor ratio have to be halved for anyone under 15 years in a course, none of our standard openwater course are available for anyone under 15 years*.
When considering if our open water course is suitable for your child, please note that we do not offer specific courses for children and they will be training with other adults on the course.
* Anyone want a child under the age to complete a course in Sydney will need to look at a private course or a program specifically run for children under that age.
All students are provided with the following gear hire for the duration of the course
If you wear glasses, here is some information for you
1. You are able to dive with contact lenses provided that they are soft lenses.
2. Alternatively you may wish to consider purchasing a prescription mask. There are masks available to purchase where the standard glass lenses can be taken out and replaced by prescription lenses. Lens sizes range from -1 diopter to -8 and are in half sizes ( i.e. 1.5, 2, 2.5 etc). (Masks with prescription lenses are not available for hire)..
Currently the e'learning is only available in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian and more. However all pratical training is done in English,
Immediately on receipt of your confirmation voucher please action the following:
1. Via the link Dive Medical on your voucher, please complete and submit the completed dive medical questionnaire. If you receive an advice that you are required to have a full dive medical, this must be completed at least 7 days prior to course commencement
2. Please register for your E learning. Instructions on how to register are on your voucher. To be allowed to start the course you must have completed all the theory prior to the start date. You will need to allow 6-7hrs to completethis. Once you have registered for the open water course theory, the Dive shop receives notification that you have registered and will confirm back to so you will be provided with access.
If you have not completed the online theory, you will not be able to start the course. $100.00 rebooking fee will apply if you need to change your start date.
Standard 2.5 Day courseOn Sale for $299 |
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$699.00 AUD |
Express 2 Days courseOn Sale for $499 |
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$899.00 AUD |
Certification Card |
$29.00 AUD |
A physical certification card to compliment your e-card. Perfect for slipping into your wallet for easy access on your travels. |
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Club Membership (includes complimentary transport during the course) |
$50.00 AUD |
INCLUSIONS
COMPLIMENTARY TRANSPORT Our limited seats are reserved for our Club Members. If you don't have access to a vehicle and can't arrange one, you will need to include this option as the pool and dive sites are scattered around Sydney. Because of the location of the dive sites, you will not be able to catch public transport, and ride-share options will be expensive. If you have a car, you are welcome to drive yourself. Our Club Membership is your best option if you do not have a car. 10% OFF SHORE AND BOAT DIVES Shore and boat dive bookings at Alexandria and Manly for 12 months, excluding special offers. |
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Jackie Lai was our instructor! Absolutely amazing. Eased us into the beginner's course step-by-step. We got to see so many cool animals of the sea along the way. Highly recommend PRO DIVE Alexandria! by Roland Szenasi - 03-Apr-2024
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Rodrigo was an excellent instructor!! Was unbelievably fun! by Erik Busck - 27-Mar-2024
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Nice experience, awesome crew 😊👌🤙🏼 by Luan Bernazar - 27-Mar-2024
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Had an amazing experience diving for the first time and fell in love with it immediately. Our diving instructor(s) were very professional and taught us all the necessary skills and made sure we remember everything. The atmosphere was very supportive, relaxed and humorous too. At the end of the course we had some pizza and beers to celebrate our certificates and to bond more with each other. I never even tried diving before but now I’m already dreaming about becoming an instructor. 🤓😁 Thank you PRO DIVE staff! by Tiia Kynsilehto - 20-Mar-2024
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Great Instructors, great logistics and equipment. Recommended. by Gordon Malouf - 06-Mar-2024
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Couldn’t have asked for a more fun and engaging learning experience, all the instructors where beyond helpful and I would definitely recommend this class to anyone who wants to scuba dive! by Kyler Long - 06-Mar-2024
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very professional and caring. by Ben Bowie - 28-Feb-2024
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Such a nice staff! Great equippment, planning, logistic and installations. They made me feel comfortable and safe through the entire experience. by Viridiana Gutierrez Dominguez - 21-Feb-2024
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Learnt a lot and it was a lot of fun by Graeme Greenup - 14-Feb-2024
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Huge Thankyou to Ralph for being such an uplifting and delightful instructor, really made the course a laugh as well as a reassuring in times of uncertainty. by Rachel McCombie - 07-Feb-2024