Overview of Our Sydney Openwater Scuba Course
The Openwater scuba diving course offered in Sydney provides a unique combination of online theoretical learning and practical training in both a safe pool environment and the vast open ocean. This course is meticulously crafted to train you in scuba diving up to a depth of 18 meters, leading to the internationally recognized Openwater Scuba Diver certification.
The course begins with an engaging 3-4 hours of online theoretical study, followed by a comprehensive theoretical exam. A compulsory swimming proficiency test is also part of the curriculum, which includes a 200-meter swim and a 10-minute session of treading water, with no restrictions on the time taken or the swimming style used. The foundational practical diving skills are initially developed in a dedicated pool within Sydney.
As the course progresses, it includes four extensive open water dives in the scenic waters surrounding Sydney. These practical diving sessions are designed to not only solidify the skills learned in the pool but also to introduce and master advanced diving techniques. This ensures your development into a skilled and competent Open Water scuba diver. Upon successful completion of all theoretical and practical parts of the course, your instructor will formally certify you as a Scuba Diver, a qualification that holds international acclaim.
Participants must be physically fit for diving to enroll in this Openwater Course in Sydney, and a medical examination related to diving may be required to ensure safety and readiness
Pool Entry Fee
Transport
Cost of Dive Medical [if required]
Your online training ad 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.
From 1st March 2024
**Please note: these times are a guide depending on group size, time of year, and ocean conditions. Exact meeting times will be announced during your Orientation evening.
Online training
Photo for certification
Transport
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.
Availability |
From
$699.00 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 TRANSPORTOur 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 DIVESShore and boat dive bookings at Alexandria and Manly for 12 months, excluding special offers. |
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Please review the itinerary for what time you need to arrive at the store
Directions:
Click here to get directions from Google Maps
Public Transport
Bus Routes from the CBD (all from the Carrington St, Wynyard stands), need to disembark at the very next stop after Warringah Mall (nr Roger St). Timetable and more information can be found at at www.sydneybuses.info
Use Google Maps to get Details
| Weekday AM: | Routes 178, 180 and L85 all have departures arriving at Pittwater Rd (nr Roger st) stop before 0900. |
| Weekday evening: | Routes E76 (Stand D), E78 (Stand D), E79 (Stand D), L80 (Stand D) and L85 (Stand C) |
| Weekends: | Saturdays: 180 (Stand D) and 180 (stand C) Sundays: 190 (Stand A) |
Public Transport from Manly Ferry Wharf:
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Weekday AM: |
Routes 155, 156 and 136 will all get you to the shop before 09:00. Routes 135, 156 and 159 will get you to the shop by 10:00. |
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Weekday evening: |
Routes 135, 155 and 169 will all get you to the shop before 18:30. |
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Weekends: |
Saturdays: 136, 155 |
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No comment left by Daniela McLean - 24-Apr-2024
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Such friendly staff and thorough training. Online component is a little clunky but love the digital log book. by Deborah Golding - 24-Apr-2024
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No comment left by Chloe Wang - 17-Apr-2024
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Kevin was an excellent and knowledgeable instructor by Thomas Lau - 10-Apr-2024
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Amazing experience, great Instructor!! by Aldo Caffarena - 03-Apr-2024
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Amazing experience! I got my diving licence last week with one of the best diving instructors. Mathew (Mat) was super nice, friendly, professional, and was an excellent instructor. I was a bit anxious of diving at first but thanks to him Im very comfortable with diving now. Looking forward to booking more diving experiences with PRODIVE ! by Charbel Saba - 27-Mar-2024
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No comment left by Christopher Boutsalis - 20-Mar-2024
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An excellent experience. Daniel our instructor was excellent and so patient. Would highly reccommend by Clare Tracey - 20-Mar-2024
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No comment left by Drew Mertens-Weldon - 20-Mar-2024
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Very thorough training, I had a great time and met some amazing people! My instructor Daniel was amazing and gave me the extra help I needed when I was out of my comfort zone. Highly recommend this course for anyone interested in starting their diving journey! by Nina Kimura-Budzyniak - 20-Mar-2024
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Really good instructors!! by Rafael Jose Osores Madueno - 13-Mar-2024
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Matt is an outstanding instructor: patient, calm, and professional, even when faced with delays. He leads with a relaxed confidence that makes following and learning from him natural and effective. I significantly benefited from the well-designed course and Matt’s clear, natural teaching style. He’s a major asset to Pro Dive. If possible, I’d give him more than the top rating! Thanks, Matt, for an excellent learning experience. by Ashley Morris - 06-Mar-2024
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The course was well paced giving you a chance to reinforce your learnings. The 2 instructors made the course come alive and added some fun. Their coaching when you were getting things wrong was great and very patient. by Oscar Battram - 28-Jan-2024
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Great instructors, thorough training, saw amazing animals! Loved it! by Malina Kelderman - 28-Jan-2024
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No comment left by Sydney Morelli - 21-Jan-2024
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Excellent online text fully backed up be classroom and practical exercises. Instructors and through, diligent, professional and friendly. A great experience. by Yohendran Yogesvaran - 21-Jan-2024
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No comment left by Nick Aroney - 21-Jan-2024
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Awesome experience and great teaching by Matt and the staff by Zachary Cohn - 14-Jan-2024
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Great Open Water Diver Course (14/01/24-16/01/23). The staff were excellent. A well run course. Thanks by Hugo Isherwood - 14-Jan-2024
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No comment left by taija withford - 27-Dec-2023
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Awesome school, tutors, atmosphere and company to have done my course with, will certainly be doing more with ProDive. by Robert Flanagan - 27-Dec-2023
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Had the most amazing 2 days. Learned a lot of new skills and most importantly how to be safe whilst exploring the underwater world. Would highly recommend and definitely will be returning on my next Australia adventure. by Annabel Piper - 17-Dec-2023
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Kevin, Matt and Daniel were great. Didn’t expect to enjoy the theory as much as I did but it was explained super practically and made really interesting. The diving at Shelly beach was incredible with lots of wobbegong sharks, fish, stingrays and octopus. 100% worth it and looking forward to by Tom Davies - 17-Dec-2023
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No comment left by Oceana Stephens- Favand - 10-Dec-2023
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No comment left by Karrar Hassani - 03-Dec-2023
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Matt was THE best instructor! Very encouraging, excellent commentator and all round top bloke. Was so impressed I signed my son and I to the advanced plus course on the day! by Dan Low - 26-Nov-2023
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No comment left by Courtney Lightfoot - 29-Oct-2023
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So professional and an amazing experience. Great value for money too. You complete the course feeling excited and confident to continue diving. HIghly recommend by Bronwyn Cooksley - 22-Oct-2023
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No comment left by Abigail Janse van Rensburg - 15-Oct-2023
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No comment left by Martine Hansen Midttun - 15-Oct-2023
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Great instructors, fun learning environment and they do a great job of upskilling you in a short time. Highly recommend! by Derek Brown - 08-Oct-2023
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No comment left by Camille Lefevre - 08-Oct-2023
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The instructors were amazing people and it made for a really fun and exciting experience. They also ensured that you were comfortable throughout the training and helped you throughout. by Vicente Antonio Aggabao - 08-Oct-2023
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No comment left by Morgan Sloane - 01-Oct-2023
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I really enjoyed the Openwater course. The instructors were very patient, explained everything perfectly and made me feel safe in the water. by Marie Wiegelmann - 01-Oct-2023
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Instructors were very nice, made the course easy and simple to understand. by Eli Michaelis - 01-Oct-2023
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No comment left by Lois Vangangelt - 27-Sep-2023
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Awesome first time diving! Instructors were all legends who helped facilitate a safe and fun experience by Connor Russell - 27-Sep-2023
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No comment left by Kyungjun Choi - 27-Sep-2023
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No comment left by Caine Free - 27-Sep-2023
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Apo was a legend. Defiantly recommended for anyone to do starting out diving and progressing. by Lachlan Charles - 27-Sep-2023
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Kevin and Apo were very welcoming and amazing instructors - would definitely recommend for the best instructors and price! by Georgie Cardozo - 17-Sep-2023
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Kevin was excellent, super knowledgeable and patient, and made me feel safe in the water whilst challenging me to try and perfect all the skills in the water. Matt also helped out on the first day and was just as great. I had a great time, and am so looking forward to doing my Advanced 30 course soon! by Julian Pannell - 17-Sep-2023
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Incredible course that I would recommend to any of my friends looking to learn how to dive! by Christian Hayden - 03-Sep-2023
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Absolutely fantastic course . very enjoyable throughout. by Mark Nelson - 03-Sep-2023
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Best thing I have ever done! by Luke Watterson - 03-Sep-2023
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Well thought out course, excellent instructors by Luke Budworth - 03-Sep-2023
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I recently took the open water course with the guys at Pro-dive, I haven't dived for over 20 years so decided to start with the open water course. I am glad i did, It is so well priced, It is cheaper than just doing a few dives. Kevin was our instructor and was excellent. He passed on so much knowledge and experience i soon felt confident in the water. If you are thinking of getting into diving i would seriously consider giving pro-dive a call.I am a Super happy customer. by Michael Boer - 20-Aug-2023
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No comment left by Dylan Sables - 19-Jul-2023
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No comment left by Sylvain Boissiere - 19-Jul-2023
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No comment left by Gabriel Perkes - 12-Jul-2023
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Friendly staff , beautiful experience! by Marco Girardi - 12-Jul-2023
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No comment left by David Clark - 05-Jul-2023
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Great 2.5 day course. Excellent instruction from Kevin. Ensures that you have confident and safe in the water. The next adventure awaits!... by Jonathan Davey - 05-Jul-2023
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No comment left by Daniela Mónica Katarzynski - 05-Jul-2023
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Great with great instructors. Will and Kevin were fantastic by Aaron Schmidt - 28-Jun-2023
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The course was good, I’m confident in the skills we developed during the week and plan to put them to use as soon as possible. The staff are great and our instructor Will was very helpful. It’s also great quality for what you pay, you get certification, all gear included, as well as a handful of dives at Sydney’s best spots led by professionals that know what they’re doing. by Max Petchell - 14-Jun-2023
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The instructor (Will) was very nice and funny, and made the course interesting. I learned a lot and now I feel safe to dive :) Also the BBQ and the beer at the end were delicious and refreshing, really appreciated it (thanks to the french cook). I would definitely recommend ProDive to everybody who wants to learn to dive. Thank you! by Hannah Bravo - 14-Jun-2023
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No comment left by Nicola Duncan - 31-May-2023
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I normally struggle to learn new things but the intructor was really patient and was there to explain you everything and how he learn from it by Ander Hannath - 31-May-2023
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Kevin is so beautiful and clear underwater. Great instructor. Felt safe the whole time. by Allegra Sadnick - 17-May-2023
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Loved it, had a great few days with Kevin. He was very knowledgeable and great to work with. by James Lake - 17-May-2023
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As a person who prefers to be on top of the water rather than under it, I found the course challenging. It was only through my confidence in Kevin Malbecq's ability as an instructor that I was able to complete this course. I was grateful for his presence and calm professionalism under the water. I am looking forward to going diving with my husband after so many years of being left on the surface. Thank you Kevin and Pro Dive Brookvale by Sharon Wills - 17-May-2023
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It was my first time trying scuba diving and I had the best experience ever. Pro Dive is the best company, have everything super organized and very good price. And the instructor that i got was Kevin, he was amazing, had a lot of experience and taught us all the best techniques. I would totally recommend this by vanessa delgado - 10-May-2023
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No comment left by Evie Lant - 03-May-2023
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Had some awesome dives, and William was an excellent instructor, super supportive, helpful, and knowledgeable. by Amin Cooper - 03-May-2023
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No comment left by Luke Amery - 26-Apr-2023
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No comment left by Tait Bresac - 26-Apr-2023
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No comment left by Jasmina Dufour - 12-Apr-2023
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No comment left by Robert Felix Platow - 05-Apr-2023
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Kevin is the man. Great instructor, fun times, always felt very safe in the water. by MICHAEL CONNERTY - 29-Mar-2023
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Great course and instructors by Matthew Stride - 22-Mar-2023
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Great and friendly staff, who make the course fun and enjoyable. by Jacob Burrell - 22-Mar-2023
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Will was an excellent guide and dive instructor. Made us feel safe and allowed us to gain confidence in our time. by Suraj Sarin - 22-Mar-2023
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Our instructor, Will, was great 👍 Very clear instructions and constructive guidance all given with patience and good humour. by Deborah McRitchie - 15-Mar-2023
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Kevin and will were absolutely amazing. Couldn’t have asked for more knowledgeable, funny, entertaining and engaging instructors. Thank you so much by Jackson Hoffman - 15-Mar-2023
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No comment left by Alanah Kozumplik-Graham - 15-Mar-2023
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Kevin was a fun but very thorough instructor. A great few days and excellent value for money. by Shona Hayman - 08-Mar-2023
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No comment left by John Sciberras - 08-Mar-2023
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Top course, well organised, very professional and Kevin & Artur were great instructors. Well done by Adam Davis - 22-Feb-2023
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No comment left by Laurent Lacourt - 15-Feb-2023
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No comment left by Blair McDougall - 15-Feb-2023
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The course is really well structured and very interesting! The whole thing is accompanied in a benevolent and good mood by quality instructors! A big thank you to Apo and Kevin! by Guillaume Porcheron - 15-Feb-2023
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Kevin is very funny, thank you 😂 by Hannah Fitzgerald - 15-Feb-2023
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Statements of Attainment for the following nationally recognised Training Units of Competency under the SIS Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package can be obtained on the completion of this program through PRO ADVENTURES RTO(31105)