PRO DIVE Openwater Weekday Course
- International recognised certification to 18 meters
- Course Start Weekly
- All Gear Hire is provided
- 4 Shore training dive
- Runs over a 3 days
On Completion of Pro Dive's Open water Certification Course you are trained to dive to a depth of 18 metres and the certification you receive is recognised World Wide!
Contact Details: 02 9977 5966 manly@prodive.com
*Conditions apply
About our Openwater Course
The Openwater scuba diving course is a combination of classroom based theory, pool and open ocean dives. You will be trained to dive to a depth of 18 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 6-7 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.
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. Click here to fill out our online medical form to determine if you are Fit to Dive or if you require a Dive Medical.
- All equipment is provided including Mask, Snorkel & Fins
- Access to ELearning
- Practical - confined water modules completed in heated swimming pool
- Practical - 4 Ocean training dives
- International Openwater Certification and e-Log Book
- PRO DIVE's professional instructor fees
Pro Dive Manly is able to issue:
Statements of Attainment for the following nationally recognised Training Units of Competency under the Outdoor Recreation Industry Recreation Training Package (SR003) on all our Openwater courses by completing these additional requirements
SROODR002A Plan outdoor recreation activities
SROODR002B Plan for minimal environmental impact.
A small additional fee applies.
For further details ask your instructor about our 'Upgrade Course Packages' and 'Career Packages', which will enhance your skills and experience.
- Cost of Dive Medical - if required
Diving and Flying
It is important that you are aware if you plan to fly the day after you complete an open water course that you have at least 18 to 24hrs between your last dive and the flight. For further explanation please email us at info@prodive.com
Your ELearning must be completed online prior to the course commencement. Please allow approximately 2-3 Hours is required to complete ELearning.This will be issued by us after we receive confirmation of your booking. This will occur during business hours and an email will be sent letting you know how to access this.
Meet at at Pro Dive Manly - 9 Sydenham RD Brookvale
Monday 8am - 5pm
Course introduction followed by a pool session where you will complete your swim test and confined water skills
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Theory review and exam followed by Ocean Dives 1 & 2
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Ocean Dives 3 & 4
Your ELearning must be completed online prior to the course commencement. Please allow approximately 2-3 Hours is required to complete ELearning.This will be issued by us after we receive confirmation of your booking. This will occur during business hours and an email will be sent letting you know how to access this.
Swimming
- You need to complete a 200 metre swim (unassisted and continuous) and Tread water for 10 minutes test . If you are unable to complete this test on the course, then you will not be able to continue.​
Fitness to Dive
- You MUST review Dive Medical Requirements and Fitness to Dive information the prior to the commencement of the course
- Web address for the Doctors registered to do the Dive Medical - www.spums.org.au
- The instructor always has final say as to whether a dive medical is needed.
What you need to bring
- You need to bring sunscreen, Swimming costume/bathing suit and a towel, some lunch or pocket money to buy some lunch.
Students under the age of 18 years
- All students under 18 years of age will be required their parent/guardian to come into the dive centre prior to the course watch a video and sign parent or guardian consent form
- Children 15 years or older, though not necessarily needing a dive medical, will still need a parent or guardian to sign their medical questionnaire.
You will have use of all equipment whilst on course including
- Snorkelling gear, wetsuit, buoyancy vest, regulator with alternate air source, dive computer, tanks, weights and belt are included.
