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Open Water Diver


SSI Online Training & Online Services

Dive in with Diving HQ's Open Water Diver Program and leave the surface world behind. With SSI’s 'Comfort Through Repetition' teaching philosophy, you will develop the skills necessary to become a proficient diver and quickly gain confidence in your overall diving ability. As a result, you will have a great time underwater!

You’ll find the system clear, concise, and enjoyable. You’ll look forward to each successive chapter and video as you take your first step toward becoming a trained, certified diver and earning your passport to a lifetime of adventure!

Our proven philosophy for teaching water skills is 'Comfort Through Repetition' a sensible teaching method involving continuous practice of 'real world' diving skills. By practicing skills repeatedly until they develop ability, SSI students become comfortable under water and really enjoy diving.

We want you to be ready to go diving. We will make you a comfortable and confident diver! If you care about becoming a confident diver don’t settle for anything less than qualification with Diving HQ. There is a difference in our diver training and development.

Requirements

You will need to be able to swim 200m and then tread water for 10 minutes as part of the physical requirements to complete the course.

Everyone attending a dive course will also need to present a diving medical to Australian Standard 4005. 1. Your local GP may be qualified to perform these, otherwise follow this link to a list of accredited diving doctors SPUMS

Minimum age 14 years old (anyone under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardia)

Time Table

Wednesday evening theory session 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Saturday & Sunday pool session 9.00am - 4.00pm
Saturday & Sunday open water session 9.00am - 4.00pm

Price $649.00

All equipment will be supplied except for mask, snorkel, fins and boots. Diving HQ will fit you into your own snorkel system.
All pool entry fees, certification cost, materials, 1 snorkel, 2 shore dives, 2 boat dives, air and consumables are covered in the cost.

Course Equipment

  • Full Scuba Kit
  • Wetsuit and Weight Belt is also included

Course Material

  • SSI Open Water Diver Text
  • SSI Open Water DVD
  • SSI Divers log book
  • Open water certification card
  • Wall Certificate

Pool Dives

  • 5 modules of Confined water training
  • No pool entry fees

Open Water Dives

  • 1 snorkel
  • 2 shore dives
  • 2 boat dives

License

SSI International Open Water Scuba License

Next Course Dates

The next courses start on the following Wednesday evenings - 6th October, 3rd November, 1st December, 5th January, 2nd February, 2nd March & 6th April

Please register your interest with the shop.