Open Water Dive Course (PDF)
Open Water Dive Course (PDF)
Open Water Dive Course (PDF)
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Your SCUBA Diving <strong>Course</strong> - How do I learn<br />
Becoming a diver is simple, safe and fun. A qualified instructor can teach you to dive comfortably and confidently in as<br />
little as three/four days In general an <strong>Open</strong> <strong>Water</strong> <strong>Dive</strong>r course consists of 3 parts: Academics, Pool Training<br />
and <strong>Open</strong> <strong>Water</strong> Sessions.<br />
Academics - The theory, which is simple & interesting, will give you all the information<br />
you will need to dive safely & confidently – Home study - You will complete your study<br />
online (e-learning). Then attend a review sessions at your SSI <strong>Dive</strong> Center “A <strong>Dive</strong><br />
Shop”.<br />
Pool Training - you will learn all the skills you will be using in the open water in the<br />
safety of a pool. After being fitted for your scuba diving gear, you get wet first in a pool<br />
where you perfect your diving skills<br />
<strong>Open</strong> <strong>Water</strong> Sessions - You will complete at least 4 open water dives (<strong>Open</strong> water can be defined as an open<br />
body of water such as a lake or the ocean) and have the chance to experience everything you learned in the pool<br />
hands-on. You will enjoy the amazing sensation of being weightless while exploring the beauty & wonder of the<br />
underwater world.<br />
After successfully completing the Academics, the Pool and <strong>Open</strong> <strong>Water</strong> Sessions you will be<br />
certified as SSI <strong>Open</strong> <strong>Water</strong> <strong>Dive</strong>r - It's your global license to dive!<br />
Prerequisites:<br />
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Min age 10 years - Junior open water certification<br />
15 years – full open water certification<br />
<strong>Dive</strong> medical<br />
What do I need to supply<br />
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Swimwear – togs & towel<br />
<strong>Dive</strong> medical from a GP<br />
Pen<br />
Lunch & water<br />
What do I do now <br />
Your course will include:<br />
♦ Study material<br />
♦ Log book<br />
♦ OW <strong>Dive</strong>r certification<br />
♦ Class /Pool tuition<br />
♦ 4x open water dives<br />
♦ Use of ALL Equipment – everything is supplied,<br />
What will I learn about<br />
• Moving in the water with ease<br />
• Breathing normally under water<br />
• Controlling buoyancy so you neither descend nor ascend<br />
• The easiest ways to enter and exit the water<br />
• Getting water out of your mask or mask clearing<br />
• How to select the best diving equipment for your needs and budget<br />
• How to maintain and adjust your equipment to extend its life and<br />
improve performance<br />
♦ Give us a call and book your course today!<br />
308 Te Irirangi Drive<br />
Botany South<br />
Auckland<br />
09 277 6888<br />
dive@adiveshop.co.nz <br />
www.adiveshop.co.nz