Open Water Course
The Open Water Course is the perfect course to learn to dive and begin your underwater adventures.
You will be challenged in a different but friendly environment with your dive buddies, who will more than likely become your friends by the end of the three-day course.
After having successfully completed the courses, you will hold an internationally recognised Open Water Diver certification, which allows you to dive to a depth of 18m anywhere in the world.
Course structure
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Morning: Get hands on with all the gear whilst recapping scuba equipment, diving physics, physiology, environment and safety procedures.
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Afternoon: Confined water (pool) session to practice basic scuba skills, including mask clearing, regulator recovery, buoyancy control, and underwater communication and much more fun stuff.
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Review of the previous day's skills
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Dive planning a briefings
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Responsible diving practices
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Become comfortable in the open water
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Underwater and surface skills
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Debrief
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Review of previous days skills
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Completion of underwater and surface skills
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Free time during dive to experience the fun
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Equipment maintenance
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Log books and debrief
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Certification!
Note: The exact schedule may vary depending on weather conditions and student progress.
FAQ
What is excluded?
Transport to and from dive locations
Food and drinks
What happens after?
Your digital International SDI Certification (up to 18m) card will be instantly uploaded to your account, ready for you to dive into an Advanced Adventure Course or any Specialty Course. Alternatively, join us on a thrilling recreational dive to Cook Island, Flinders Reef, Manta Bommie, Flat Rock, or the Ex-HMAS Brisbane.
"I had a great Open Water experience thanks to our instructor, Nathan. The course was very valuable and enjoyable. I’m also very happy to have upgraded to the Cook Island trip, it was a blast. Thank you, Nathan and Shane!"
Bee Baran
I had an awesome dive with Aquanaut last weekend at North Stradbroke Island. Shane was brilliantly organised and I felt completely safe. Having been nervous on my last couple of dives elsewhere, they put my mind at ease so I could just enjoy it. We saw Manta Rays, turtles, and so many beautiful fish. Highly recommend .
Lucy Bransom
horoughly enjoyed the ocean dives over two days to really get you use to the ocean diving. They provide a relaxed and fun experience. Thank you.
Michelle Steindl
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Overview
Dive into adventure with our Open Water Course. Your first step to exploring the underwater world, this course covers essential equipment, physiology, and marine life knowledge.
Become an internationally certified Open Water Diver in just three days and gain the confidence and skills to dive safely without direct supervision up to 18 meters.
Includes
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All equipment - no additional hire cost
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Digital certification card
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Taught with Faber steel tanks – the Ferrari of scuba tanks
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Updated weight system (integrated and weight belt)
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Dive computers – for a safer dive profile
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Small class sizes
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International certification to 18 metres
Prerequisite
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Complete the online theory prior to the course
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Complete the medical and waiver prior to the course
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Physically fit and able to swim 200 metres unassisted
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Tread water for 10 minutes
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Be 10 years or older
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Must be fit to dive
Cost
$630 (GST inclusive)