PADI Open Water Diver

Short course

In London

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Location

    London

This qualification will enable you to dive around the world with a buddy (friend/partner) of the same or higher standard, to a maximum recommended depth of 18 metres.

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Location

Start date

London
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380 Finchley Road, NW2 2HP

Start date

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Course programme

At SCUBA ZONE we train divers for PADI diving courses in London using the PADI system Professional Association of Diving Instructors), the world's largest diver training organisation. Your PADI qualification will be recognised worldwide... more than any other diving qualification.

SCUBA ZONE trains people on PADI courses in London from beginner right up to professional status providing every student with tuition from the diving industry's most highly qualified Instructors. Our beginners are of utmost importance to us. Your first impressions and memories of the underwater world will be lasting ones... we want them to be fantastic!

As a beginner you will train to become a PADI OPEN WATER DIVER.
This qualification will enable you to dive around the world with a buddy (friend/partner) of the same or higher standard, to a maximum recommended depth of 18 metres.

SCUBA ZONE keeps classes small to ensure optimum learning, individual attention and most importantly, maximum safety. Our course will teach you all the essential skills needed to SCUBA dive, to become familiar with the equipment and understand what happens to your body underwater. This course has great emphasis on safety, not only for yourself but also your diving buddy.

WHY WASTE PRECIOUS HOLIDAY TIME ABROAD LEARNING TO DIVE? LEARN NOW IN WARM WATER IN CENTRAL LONDON! COME TO YOUR SENSES AND DIVE IN WITH SCUBA ZONE TODAY!

PADI Open Water Diver Course

The course is divided into three parts which are all very flexible to suit all lifestyles but did you know
you could now start diving TODAY?

CONFINED WATER DIVING
This is where the real fun starts - where you actually GO DIVING! This part of the course is conducted at our heated swimming pool (near Baker Street, W1) Here, under the guidance and supervision of Instructors, you will learn and practice dive skills and procedures. This part of the course involves 5 dives and takes one day or two evenings. Make your decision and you can be breathing underwater TODAY!

KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT
Once you have decided to start the course we give you a manual and video to watch and study in your own time and at your own pace, this establishes the principles and basic information all divers need to know to enjoy comfortable, safe diving. The manual and video are split into five modules with knowledge reviews (homework) at the end of each. Once you have completed manual Module 1 (1.5 - 2 hrs approx.) or watched Module 1 of the video (30 mins approx.) you can then start diving!

In the unlikely event that you have difficulty with any aspect of the manual or video your Instructor will be only too happy to help either by phone, email or in person. At the end of the course we require you to have completed all five knowledge reviews and watched the video in full.

Once these two parts have been completed you are now two-thirds of the way through the course and you may complete the rest of the course anywhere in the world - under the 'REFERRAL' option.

OPEN WATER 'REFERRAL'
This option is becoming increasingly popular. After completing the CONFINED WATER DIVING and the KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT sections of the course, you may then complete the OPEN WATER DIVES abroad, in over 200 countries worldwide at another PADI dive centre. This means precious holiday time is not wasted in classrooms and swimming pools and you can go diving in the ocean immediately!

OPEN WATER DIVES
The final part of the course involves four dives in the ocean or sea (sometimes in lakes but always with the right equipment so you won't get cold!) Again, under the supervision of an Instructor, you will complete the course by applying, adapting and further developing your knowledge and dive skills in the real diving environment. This part is also very flexible and is usually conducted over two days at the weekend whenever you would like to complete the course.

ONCE THESE THREE PARTS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED YOU ARE A CERTIFIED DIVER!

A FEW POINTS WORTH NOTING IN ORDER TO DIVE

FLEXIBILITY:
All courses and trips at SCUBA ZONE the are designed to fit around your busy lifestyle/schedule. There are many scheduling options you may choose to learn to dive, with frequent courses being run both here and abroad. For instance, you may want to finish your course abroad on an escorted trip with one of our Instructors or perhaps you would like to 'brave' British Waters! There are no time limits with the PADI system of diving, everything is performance-based and progressive - there are no pass or fail aspects to PADI courses either - we simply teach you until the course is completed. Whether you would like to dive here or abroad, in two days or two months time, we are here to help.

COURSE DETAILS:
All courses at Scuba Zone include the following - Personalised tuition, Student materials in a Crew Pack (Manual, Dive Planner, Log Book), Certification Card (if applicable) and all the equipment including dive computer. Scuba Zone do not add on hidden charges.

EQUIPMENT:
SCUBA ZONE will provide all scuba diving equipment for courses however we recommend that you have your own mask, fins or snorkel for courses. We have several starter packages with 10 to 15% discount available at both Dive centres. Please allow approximately 30-45 minutes prior to normal start time if you intend to get these on the day your training starts.

AGE AND FITNESS:
Anyone from the age of 8 years and upwards can dive as long as they are in general good health. There is a common misconception that you must be an Olympic Athlete to dive. This simply isn't true! The Open Water course requires you to be comfortable in the water and this is demonstrated by being able swim 200m. in the swimming pool at your own pace and to float or tread water for 10 minutes. Easy!

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:
Just a pair of swimming trunks, a towel and a smile! We supply everything else. Of course, if you have any equipment such as a wet suit or mask-bring it along! Once you have qualified we will need your passport photo in order for PADI to process and issue your certification card.

FURTHER DIVING:
Once certified you may be interested in developing your diving skills even further. You can gain tremendous confidence and experience by advancing your qualification to the next level in the PADI system. There are several ways of progressing and we would be only too happy to advise you on the best route to take. We also run regular Dive Club meetings (with a few beers!) and pool nights. We also organise escorted trips around the world and the UK to world-renowned dive sites such as Scapa Flow.

OPENING TIMES:
Scuba Zone diving shop is open from 10am to 7pm - every Monday to Sunday - yes 7 days! Again, we are flexible, if you need us earlier or later this can be arranged. Knowledge development sessions may be completed any time within these hours. Instructors are always on the premises.

PADI Open Water Diver

Price on request