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Course Info At A Glance
    
   
Cost
£210 (extra $120 if you're opting to complete the theory online)    
   
Duration
 Minimum 2 days  
 

 
Price Includes
 All learning materials, full use of equipment, all pool fees, all tuition, all paperwork to take away with you    
     
 
 
 
  
  
     
 

Scuba diving - fun, relaxing, and a privileged opportunity to visit the underwater world. Whether you fancy floating weightless over a tropical reef, or exploring the historical wrecks in the English Channel, the PADI Open Water Diver Course is the first step to experience this world.  PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) is the largest system of diver education in the world and is a fast, comprehensive way of learning, with PADI qualifications recognised all over the world.

 

The referral system enables you to complete the theory and pool sections of the course with us in the UK and then you're free to complete your 4 open water qualifying dives in another location.

 

Our price is £210 which includes all learning materials, use of all equipment, tuition and all paperwork to take with you to your selected location. If you are opting to complete the theory online then an extra fee of $120 is payable direct to PADI (see below for more info).

 

Course requirements

 

Anyone from the age of 12 with a good degree of fitness and no serious medical conditions can learn to scuba dive with us.  If you have any questions about medical issues click here.  You don't have to be a fantastic swimmer, though you do need to feel comfortable in water and be able to swim 200 metres in your own style, at your own pace.

  
     
 

Why learn with us? ......back to Top

  • Small groups of 6 maximum
  • Top quality equipment that is maintained properly and replaced regularly.
  • Comprehensive, fun &, above all, safe tuition.
  • Fully inclusive course price.
  • We use pools that are 15-25 metres long so each student gets plenty of space.
  • Discount on equipment purchases.
  • Male & female instructors.
  
     
 
Course Dates
Medical Q&A
Booking & Cancellation Terms
 
     
 

Course structure ......back to Top

  • The first stage of the course consists of the theory section. You have two options as to how you wish to complete this:

Traditional classroom - this option includes home study with the Open Water Diver manual & DVD, followed by classroom sessions on scheduled dates.

eLearning online theory - this option enables you to complete the theory online at your own pace wherever you have access to a PC. You can take up to 12 months to complete, and once done you'll visit us to take a Quick Review and arrange dates for the next part.

  • The next stage consists of swimming pool sessions, where you will become familiar with the scuba equipment and master many important skills you will need as a diver, in clear warm water.  You'll spend a total of 6 hours in the pool, spread into various sections, to ensure plenty of time to demonstrate and practice skills.  You'll also complete a 200 metre continuous swim and 10 minute deep water float.  We usually use the onsite 4 metre deep, heated pool.
  • To complete the referral process you need to arrange the 4 open water qualifying dives at your chosen location. www.horseadivecentre.com
  
     
 

Schedules ......back to Top

 

We run the course along side the full Open Water Course:

Weekend intensive course - The first full weekend in which theory and pool work is completed. With the qualifying dives completed on the second weekend. These courses are run once a month from March to November.  Please note: due to the intensive nature of these courses we ask that you have completed a Discover Scuba taster session or resort dive prior to booking.

 

  
     
 

All courses are run dependant on numbers. We prefer smaller class numbers of 6 maximum, with a minimum of 2.  Courses are run as group sessions, but if you need extra time or tuition, additional sessions can be arranged at an additional charge of £25 per session. 
All you will need for the course is a swimming costume & towel.
We cannot provide travel arrangements to the pool or Horsea Island.

 
     
 

One-to-one courses ......back to Top

 

If you would prefer a private course, 1-to-1 weekday courses are available.  These can be scheduled on mutually convenient dates to suit you.  Prices are as follows:

1-to-1 referral course (theory & pool) £295
1-to-1 referral course (two people) £225 per person

Prices are fully inclusive as above.

  
     
 

How to book ......back to Top

 

eLearning option: please click the link below. This will automatically register you to us. Pay your registration fee and you're free to start learning.

 

 

Traditional option: you can book your course here by email.

 

For directions to find us please contact us here

 

A learning agreement, medical statement & liability release will need to be completed at the time of collecting your learning materials. If you are booking by telephone or in person you can opt to pay a deposit of £125 at the time of collection, with the balance due on the first day of your course.

We can post your books to you if you wish, which will be charged at £12.00 per shipment.  The paperwork will need to be completed and returned to us first if you are receiving the materials by post.
Please note that last minute cancellations or failure to attend the course will result in loss of deposit & an extra rebooking charge.  Terms of cancellations are issued upon collection of course materials.

  
     
 

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