Padi Open Water Diver

Service Description

PADI Open Water Diver Course – Summary: The PADI Open Water Diver course is the world’s most popular scuba certification, allowing you to dive independently with a buddy (not a professional) to a maximum depth of 18 meters (60 feet). Course Structure: Knowledge Development (Online, classroom, or independent study) Covers dive theory: pressure & buoyancy, underwater environment, dive equipment, safety, dive planning. Includes quizzes and a final exam. Confined Water Dives (Usually in a pool) Learn and practice basic scuba skills: mask clearing, regulator recovery, buoyancy control, emergency procedures, etc. Open Water Dives (4 dives in an actual body of water) Apply what you’ve learned in a real-world setting under instructor supervision. Key Skills Learned: Proper use of scuba equipment Underwater communication Equalisation techniques Emergency ascent procedures Buoyancy control Basic navigation with a compass Prerequisites: Minimum age: 10 years old (Junior Open Water Diver); 15+ for full certification. Adequate swimming skills and good physical health. No prior scuba experience required. Certification Internationally recognized Valid for life Enables you to rent equipment, join dive trips, and continue to more advanced training.