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Your Licence to Explore the Ocean
Dive into a whole new world! 🌊 With 72% of our planet covered by water, obtaining your Open Water Certificate is your ultimate licence to explore breathtaking underwater realms that only a handful of humans ever see. Embark on a life-changing adventure and gain a globally recognised certification. Our comprehensive course is designed to build your confidence, skills, and excitement as you transition from the pool to the open ocean. 🐠
Flexible Course Formats
To fit your busy lifestyle, we offer two convenient schedules. Choose between our intensive four consecutive days programme or spread your learning over two weekends. Please ensure you review the course dates before booking (the date you select on the booking form is your commencement date).
Your Dive Journey Itinerary
- Home Study: Complete 5 to 6 hours of flexible online training prior to your course commencement (fully included).
- Day 1 (7:30am – 4:30pm): Meet your crew, dive into an interactive classroom session, and enjoy your first pool training at the Kawana Aquatic Centre.
- Day 2 (7:30am – 4:30pm): Complete your morning exam and master your skills during the second pool session at the Kawana Aquatic Centre. 💦
- Day 3 (6:45am – 1:30pm): Experience the thrill of two ocean boat dives (maximum depth of 12 metres) followed by a debrief classroom session.
- Day 4 (6:45am – 2:00pm): Complete two final ocean boat dives (maximum depth of 18 metres), followed by a classroom wrap-up and your official graduation! 🎓
Simple Booking Steps
- Select your preferred commencement date and enter the number of participants.
- Choose any optional extras to customise your experience.
- Review your order details carefully.
- Enter any promotional codes, gift cards, or certificates.
- Provide contact and participant details.
- Securely enter your payment details and review the terms and conditions.
- Click ‘Book Now’ to secure your spot!
- Check your inbox for a detailed confirmation email containing essential preparation steps.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Medical Requirements
- Do you or have you ever suffered from asthma, wheezing, diabetes or epilepsy?
- Have you ever had ear, lung, heart or sinus surgery?
- Are you over the age of 45 years old?
If you answered ‘YES’ to any of the above questions you may need to get a recreational diving medical that costs approx. $125 before you can be confirmed for the learn to dive course.
Mask, Snorkel, Fins and Boots Equipment
Your Mask, Snorkel, Fins and Boots need to be purchased or hired from Scuba World to be able to complete your Learn to Dive course with us.
Transferring to Another Date
If a medical is provided you will incur a $75 administration fee – This is to cover the cost of your SSI online learning.
If a medical is NOT provided the following occurs:
- 4 weeks out from the start of your course date: You’ll incur a $100 fee.
- Within 2 to 4 weeks from the start of your course date: You’ll incur a $350 fee.
- Within 2 weeks from the start of your course date: You’ll forfeit all monies paid for your course.
Cancelling Prior to Course Commencement
Strictly no refunds are possible once payment has been made. You’ll forfeit all money. If you return the promotional wetsuit unused and in perfect condition a refund of $75 for a 3mm, $150 for a 5mm and $200 for a 7mm will be provided.
Cancelling During the Course
Strictly no refunds are possible once payment has been made. A store credit will be provided for any unused services. This will be calculated on a case by case basis by the manager.
Minimum Numbers
A minimum of two people are required to start a course. If we haven’t got minimum numbers seven days before the course starts we will notify you. You’ll have the choice to:
- Pay the difference to receive one-on-one personal tuition
- Move to the next available course
- Receive a credit to be used on goods and or services at Scuba World
Additional Training
Enrolling in our Open Water (learn to dive) course doesn’t guarantee a certification. You’ll be required to pass all the skills in the course. This will be determined by your Instructor. You may be charged additional fees to gain your certification.
If you can’t complete all the skills required in the pool you’ll be required to complete a make-up session in our on-site pool. This will be charged at $45/hour (normally $90/hour).
Ocean Dives
The ocean training component of your course is weather dependent (and may be cancelled). Please be aware that you may not finish the programme on the scheduled days. Back-up ocean training dates have been scheduled in the event of cancelled training. Check with Scuba World for exact dates.
Additional ‘Make Up’ Dives
Make up dives may be required for the following reasons:
- If you get sea sick while on our boat
- You’re unable to clear your ears
N.B. Each make up dive will be charged at $90. Make up dives will be scheduled to be completed in the next available course.
If you require your ocean training to be completed ASAP, a private instructor may be required. These are charged at $400/double dive. So for 4 dives would be $800.
Course Completion
Your course must be completed within six months of sign up (excludes any special promotions with conditions specified). If not you’ll have to start a new course and pay the full price.
Complaints
If you have a complaint, make the manager aware of this on the day so the issue can be resolved promptly.
