PADI Open Water Dive Course - Melbourne

Description

Live it, love it, dive it!

Learn to Scuba Dive in Melbourne with metro DIVE and begin the adventure of a lifestime. Victorian trained divers are amongst the safest and most well equipped to diving almost anywhere in the world.

If you have always wondered what lies beneath the surface, now is the time to find out. No other activity on earth can compare to the immense peace, serenity and beauty of the world beneath the waves of the worlds oceans, bays and waterways; a world away from the distractions and pressures of everday life, accompanied by some of the most stunning and unusual creatures, terrains and attractions imaginable.

In the PADI Open Water Diver course, your PADI Instructor takes you through the basics of learning how to scuba dive. You start in a pool or pool-like conditions and progress to the open water getting the background knowledge along the way.

At your own pace, you can complete the knowledge development portion of the PADI Open Water Diver course online with PADI eLearning or book onto our in-store theory sessions if you prefer.

Earning your PADI Open Water Diver certification is just the beginning. As a certified diver, fabulous dive destinations, exciting people, unparalleled adventure and uncommon tranquility await you. And, as you continue your adventure and gain experience through higher training levels, your opportunities expand.

About the Course:

During the PADI Open Water Diver course, your PADI Instructor takes you through the basics of learning how to scuba dive. Your course fee is fully inclusive of all rental equipment (except for mask & snorkel), air fills, manuals, and classroom, pool and boat charter fees for the duration of the course. The only additional cost is that to obtain your diving medical which is payable directly to the doctor during your visit.

Scuba Diving in MelbourneUpon enrolment, you will be sent your introduction pack, which will include your PADI Open Water diver manual and logbook. At your own pace, you can complete the knowledge development home study portion of the course by reading through the Open Water diver manual and completing the Knowledge Reviews at the end of each chapter. This helps to minimize the time spent in the classroom completing theory training.

Once you have completed your knowledge development home study you are ready to book in to complete your classroom session where you will spend approx half a day reviewing the theory you have learnt during your self study, brushing up on any areas that you may have had difficulty, answering any questions and completing a short theory exam all ready to head to the pool.

Time to Go Diving…The next step in your PADI Open Water Diver course is to join your instructor for 5 modules of confined water (pool dive) sessions. This is an exciting day where you will learn how to assemble and check your equipment, learn and master the skills required to become a confident and safe diver and get used to the unique sensation of SCUBA diving. These pool sessions are typically run over a full day, but can be broken down by module if this is more suitable to your schedule and lifestyle.

Once you have successfully completed all of your confined water sessions, it’s time to go diving. You will complete a total of four open water dives in a combination of two shore dives and two boat dives. The dive sites and times will vary due to weather, tides, shipping etc and will be organized between you and your instructor at dates and times that are suitable.

Generally your open water dives are broken into three days; one day for your theory review and pool dives, one day for your shore dives and one day for your boat dives; however these dives can be completed at different times if required.

Outcomes:

Once you become a qualified PADI Open Water Diver, you can dive without an instructor, as long as you’re with a qualified buddy to a maximum depth limit of 18m. This means that you can go off and do shore or boat dives at your leisure. metro DIVE runs dive charters every weekend, and you’ll receive a monthly dive program in the mail with your newsletter. All you need to do is call us at the shop and book on to what ever dive suits you.

If you don’t have a dive buddy, we can organise one for you that’s doing the same boat dive. We have all hire equipment available, although we do suggest to you to purchase your own personal equipment such as a mask, snorkel and booties and fins.

About the Teacher:

All metro DIVE instructors are highly trained PADI Professionals with a high knowledge Victorian dive sites and conditions and are qualified and insured to ensure that you are provided with the safest, most enjoyable and professional diving experiences.

Included In Price

All diving and necessary safety equipment provided.

Course Details:

Knowledge Development- Home Study Theory/Classroom Sessions
- 3 Classroom Modules Confined Water/Pool Dives
- 2 Pool Dive Modules (can be completed together or separately according to your schedule)
- 2 Shore Dive Modules (can be completed together or separately according to your schedule)
- 2 Boat Dive Modules (can be broken up if required, may vary depending on weather, shipping, tides and charter availability)

The most common structure is:

Day 1 (Saturday, Weekend 1):
Theory Review & Exam (Half Day), followed by Pool Modules in afternoon

Day 2 (Sunday, Weekend 2):
Full day, complete 2 shore dives (typically Rye, Flinders or Portsea- this is dependent on weather, tidal and other conditions to maximize enjoyment and safety)

Day 3:
Two boat dives (These depart from Portsea or Flinders, times and departure dates will vary depending on tidal and weather conditions).

Location

Mornington Peninsula, Melbourne, Australia

Participant Guidelines

What to Bring:
- Bathers
- Beach Towel
- Two passport Photos
- Completed knowledge reviews & PADI Open Water Diver pack (which you will receive once booked)
- Dive Medical
- Photographic ID (Drivers License, Passport etc).

Price Valid For

Per person

Booking Notes

Note:
- Minimum age 15 years old,
- Valid Dive Medical Certificate (Find your local dive doctor by visiting http://www.spums.org.au, these are typically approx $70)
- Two passport size photo’s.

Departure Time

Time determined upon booking

Session Length

3 Days (or 24hours, depending on course structure selected)

Weather Exceptions

Contact operator in case of bad weather.