PADI Open Water Dive Course - Learn to Dive
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PADI OPEN WATER DIVER COURSE
PADI 3 Day eLearning PADI Open Water Course and Boat Dives
LEARN TO DIVE AT ROTTNEST ISLAND
Become a fully qualified PADI Open Water Diver in 3 days including Rottnest Island Boat Dives. Perth Scuba offer 3 day dive courses every week all year round. Bring a buddy and save. Choose from one of our flexible course schedules to suit you (Full-time, Part-time, Mid-week or Private 1-on-1 course).
Inclusions
- PADI eLearning (all your dive theory online)
- PADI Digital Log Book
- 2 Beach Dives
- 2 Rottnest Island Boat Dives
- Air Fills & Swimming Pool Entry
- All Equipment Hire; BCD, regulator, cylinder, wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, boots & weight belt
- Dive Club Membership; free weekly club dives, special offers, loyalty reward points
- Project AWARE Donation; supporting the marine environment
- PADI Certification Card
Pre-requisites
- Minimum of 14 years of age
- Be fit to dive (answer NO to all the questions on the RSTC Medical Statement) or be deemed FIT TO DIVE by a Doctor
- Swim 200 metres and tread water for 10 minutes
The three-day course consists of three parts:
- After you book, you will receive login instructions for the online PADI eLearning Open Water Course theory. These modules and quizzes must be completed before you arrive at Perth Scuba and start your practical training.
- Practical training in the swimming pool, followed by diving at Perth’s beautiful white sand beaches with Perth Scuba’s experienced Instructors.
- Your final day of practical training on our vessel Blue Destiny at Rottnest Island.
Course Schedules
Full Time Schedule
- Friday 8:30am – 5pm
- Saturday 8:30am – 5pm
- Sunday 8am – 5pm
Mid-Week Schedule
- Tuesday 8:30am – 5pm
- Wednesday 8:30am – 5pm
- Thursday 8am – 5pm
Private 1-on-1 Schedule
Choose 3 days that suit your schedule with your own private tuition by booking an exclusive Private 1-on-1 PADI Open Water Dive Course.
Important Health and Safety Information:
Prior to commencing your dive course, you are required to complete the self-assessment Student Diver Medical Declaration. A YES answer to any questions indicates there is a pre-existing condition which may affect your safety while diving and you must consult a medical practitioner, preferably with experience in diving medicine, to obtain a dive medical certificate that states you are medically fit to dive. Your medical must be completed before starting your practical training with Perth Scuba.
Handy Tips
- Ask plenty of questions, our Instructors want to help you gain confidence as a diver and they are here for you.
- If anything is making you uncomfortable, let us know e.g. wetsuit too tight.
- Bring a reusable water bottle so you can drink lots of water and stay hydrated throughout the day.
- Don’t give up and stay positive! If you are having problems, you are not alone and we will help you through.
Frequently Asked Questions
What to bring?
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Sunscreen/sun protection
- Money for lunch/lunch
- Dive medical if required (Ask us if you’re not sure)
- Complete PADI eLearning (printed copy or email us a copy)
Flying after diving?
- We recommend that you do not fly within 24 hours of diving. The earliest you should fly is 3 pm on the day after your course concludes.
Do I need to be able to swim?
- YES. You need to be able to swim 200 metres (any swim style) and tread water for 10 minutes
BOOK NOW IN A FEW OF CLICKS
1. Click your course start date below (Full Time = Friday | Part Time = Monday | Mid-Week = Tuesday)
2. Click the number of participants (+1 or more)
3. Click CONFIRM AVAILABILITY or BUY GIFT CARD
4. BUYING AS A SURPRISE GIFT? Please ensure you DO NOT insert the gift recipient’s email address in the participant details to ensure notifications are NOT sent to them before they receive their gift from you.
Once you complete your booking Perth Scuba will be in contact with you within the next 24 hours to confirm your nominated course dates availability and details about your dive course, including issuing your PADI eLearning Pass. Remember that your eLearning takes approximately 10 hours to complete, so make sure you give yourself enough time to complete comfortably before joining Perth Scuba for your practical training.
Perth Scuba confirms receipt of your PADI Open Water Diver Course booking for your preferred dates commencing at Perth Scuba, 180 Bannister Road, Canning Vale. Welcome to your exciting PADI Open Water Diver Course – you’re going to have an awesome time learning to dive with us. Get ready for an adventure that will introduce you to the underwater world!
PLEASE READ THIS EMAIL COMPLETELY BEFORE ACTIVATING YOUR PADI eLEARNING PASS
COURSE SCHEDULE
Follow the link below for the schedule that applies to your course.
- Tuesday start – select Mid-Week Course
- Friday start – select Full Time Course
- Monday evening start – select Part Time Course
http://www.perthscuba.com/diving/padi-dive-courses/open-water-diver/course-schedule/
BRING TO COURSE
On your first day of the course make sure you bring:
- PADI eLearning Record (completed including final exam)
- Dive Medical (only if required)
- Bathers/swimwear
- Towel
- Sunscreen, hat, sun protection
- Lunch (or lunch money)
TRANSPORT
If you have NOT selected our guaranteed transport option, you will need your own transport for the duration of the course. Pre-book your Perth Scuba guaranteed transport for free – call 9455 4448 to book. Transport subject to availability.
ELEARNING PASS (ONLINE THEORY PRE-STUDY)
Soon you will receive a separate email containing a link to your PADI eLearning Pass. It will contain instructions on how to activate and redeem your online training with a code. If you don’t receive your PADI eLearning Pass within 48 hours of making your booking – please contact Perth Scuba immediately on 08 9455 4448. When you have received your eLearning pass, you will need to activate it to complete your dive course theory online.
Once activated – this code will give you access to your own online training classroom. This is yours forever once completed. PADI eLearning codes – once activated – cannot be deactivated. This means that once you have accessed the code, there can be no refunds issued for the cost of your pass.
Please ensure that you have passed your dive medical (if required – see Medical Statement for more information http://www.perthscuba.com/diving/padi-dive-courses/open-water-diver/dive-medicals/) PRIOR to activating this pass to avoid any financial loss to yourself should you fail your Dive Medical.
COMPLETE ELEARNING PRE-STUDY BEFORE COURSE
Please complete all knowledge reviews, quizzes and final exam before commencing your course at Perth Scuba. Failure to do so will result in you being unable to commence the course until completed and will result in a $200 rebooking fee. PADI eLearning takes a minimum of 10 hours to complete.
Activating your PADI eLearning Pass is your acceptance and agreement to Perth Scuba’s Terms and Conditions (http://www.perthscuba.com/terms-and-conditions/).
IMPORTANT – DO YOU NEED A DIVE MEDICAL?
Please complete and sign the Diver Medical Statement above (Smartwaiver). If you answered YES to ANY of the questions on the statement, you MUST OBTAIN a Dive Medical stating that you are FIT TO DIVE prior to your course. Should you not require a Dive Medical (you answered NO to all questions) you will be required to sign a waiver stating you understand the risks associated with scuba diving without a full medical clearance.
PRE-REQUISITES
You must be able to swim 200 metres and tread water for 10 minutes unassisted to learn to dive.
GROUP BOOKINGS
If you have booked onto a course as part of a pair or a group and one member can’t make the course date for any reason, the other/rest of the party are still expected to attend. If choose not to attend, a rescheduling fee of $200 per person will apply.
MINIMUM COURSE NUMBERS
Dive Courses require minimum numbers to proceed. If minimum numbers are not reached we may need to reschedule your course to a new date that suits both yourself and our minimum participant numbers. Perth Scuba will notify you as early as possible if your course will not be proceeding as scheduled.
