Open Water Diver Course
This course is the entry level scuba certification course. Upon successful completion graduates are able to engage in open water scuba diving activities without supervision.
What's included:
- Online E - Learning Open Water Diver Course (Includes: Online Course (E-Learning), E - Training Log, E - Manual, E - RDP Desktop, RDP Table (digital), E - Record, Videos, Knowledge Reviews, Quizzes, and Final Exam)
- Academic Review Sessions (If needed)
- Confined Water Sessions (Pool) with our certified instructors
- Rental SCUBA Equipment: BCD, Regulator, Octopus, Gauges, Tanks, Weights and 3mm wetsuit (Confined Water/Open Water)
- All Air Fills
- Instructor and PADI Certification Fees
- PADI Lifetime Certification Card (No Renewal Fees))
- Open Water Diver Completion Certificate
- Certification Trip @ Blue Water Park (Includes Entrance Fees, Taxes/Fees)
- Transportation and cleaning of all rental equipment for confined and open water training
What's not included:
- Personal Equipment (Required for the course – Must be scuba quality) * * If you purchase a complete Personal Equipment Package (Scuba quality mask, snorkel, fins, boots, mask strap, mask defog, mask, scrub, and carry bag) from ITBS prior to your pool training you will receive $50.00 off your course.
- Transportation during confined water training and certification trip
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Personal necessities
- Meals during the certification trip
- Hotel
The Open Water Diver Course consists of three simple steps:
- Step One: E-Learning Online Course (Academics) During this step (At your own pace) you will complete the interactive E-learning online course. This course will guide you towards mastering the fundamentals of scuba diving.
- Step Two: Confined Water Training (Pool) After successful completion of your E-Learning course you will get your fins wet by learning to use the equipment hands-on while practicing the required skills need for safe diving while experiencing the fun and excitement of the underwater world in a confined and controlled setting with your ITBS Instructor.
- Step Three: Certification Dive Trip (Open Water) You will conduct 4 fun open water dives with your ITB Instructor and earn your Certification as a PADI Open Water Diver.
Diver Prerequisites:
- 15 years old to enroll in the Open Water Diver Course or 10 years to enroll in the Junior Open Water Diver Course.
- Adequate swimming skills
- Good physical health