PRO DIVE Openwater Weekend Course
- International recognised certification to 18 meters
- Online Theory
- Course Start Weekly
- All Gear Hire is provided
- 4 Shore training dives
- Runs over a One Evening, then the following Saturday and Sunday
Completion of Pro Dive's Open Water Certification Course you are trained to dive to a depth of 18 meters and the certification you receive is recognised World Wide!
About our Openwater Course
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 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.
Your ELearning must be completed online prior to the course commencement. Please allow approximately 2-3 Hours 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.
Evening meet at Terrey Hills Swim Centre
Saturday and Sunday Meet at Pro Dive Manly - 9 Sydenham RD Brookvale
Friday Evening 6:30pm – 10:30pm
Meet at Terrey Hills Pool to complete your swim test and confined water skills
Saturday 8am – 5pm
Course orientation, theory review and exam followed by Ocean Dives 1 & 2
Sunday 8am – 5pm
Ocean Dives 3 & 4
Thursday Evening 6:30pm – 10:30pm
Meet at Terrey Hills Pool to complete your swim test and confined water skills
Saturday 8am – 5pm
Course orientation, theory review and exam followed by Ocean Dives 1 & 2
Sunday 8am – 5pm
Ocean Dives 3 & 4
Please bring your swimming costumes and towel for every session
Your ELearning must be completed online prior to the course commencement. Please allow approximately 2-3 Hours to complete the 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
- The minimum age is 12 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.
- Children between the ages of 12 and 14 years will be trained to dive a depth of 12 metres and will qualify as Junior Open Water Divers.
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.
