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Open Water Course - Great Barrier Reef - Magnetic Island

Learn to dive in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef Marine Park!

Becoming an Open Water Diver is the best way to start your scuba adventure due to worldwide recognition!

With personalized training and taking enough time, we make sure you are truly comfortable under water with the skills and equipment you will use. Your Open Water Diver course consists of 3 parts: Academics, Pool Training and Open Water Sessions.

Courses start every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

 

Inclusions


  • Internationally Recognised Certification
  • Online eLearning
  • Academic classroom session
  • Pool training
  • 4 open water dives under direct supervision of our experienced instructors
  • All dive equipment
  • Your own personal divers logbook


Dive Medical

If required the dive medical must be arranged prior to the course. 

Click here to check the online Medical Questionnaire to check if you require a Doctors certificate.


 

 

Itinerary


Online Training: Before starting the course you will be required to complete your Online Training.  This will take approx. 6-8 hours and MUST be completed before Day 1 of the course.  To register for this go to - https://my.divessi.com/register.


Day 1

  • Welcome, orientation and paperwork
  • Introduction to your scuba equipment
  • Equipment set-up
  • Lunch break
  • Watermanship Test - 200m swim and 10 minute Tread or Float
  • Pool Session - Learn all the skills in the pool before heading to the ocean
  • Equipment breakdown and care
  • De-brief

Day 2

  • Equipment set-up
  • Open Water Dives 1 & 2
  • Equipment breakdown and care
  • Lunch break
  • Exam - 50 question multiple choice
  • Complete logbooks and paperwork
  • CELEBRATE!!!

Day 3

  • Equipment set-up
  • Open Water Dives 3 & 4
  • Equipment breakdown and care
  • Complete logbooks and paperwork
  • CELEBRATE!!!

Note: Course structure may vary

Requirements


  • Minimum age 12 years old
  • Swim Test – 200m swim & 10 min tread or float
  • Online Training – theory must be completed in advance.  To register for this go to - www.divessi.com/register.
  • Completion of Medical Declaration*.

* Some medical conditions may require a doctor’s clearance prior to participation in scuba diving activities. If required, Doctor’s certificates must be obtained prior to course or trip commencement date and be valid within 12 months. Click here to check the online Medical Questionnaire to check if you require a Doctors certificate.

Meeting Point

Pro Dive Magnetic Island

Magnetic Island’s premier SSI and PADI dive centre.


Address:43 Sooning Street, Nelly Bay, QLD 4819

*All Prices are Per Person and Prices may vary depending on Start Dates and options.

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