PADI Open Water Diver
You are purchasing PADI's eLearning course, confined and open water instruction and PADI certification card.
ANCIENT CITY SCUBA PROVIDES: Tanks, Wet Suit, Regulator w/ Dive Computer, & BCD (Boyancy Control Device)*Student personal required dive gear is not included. (Scuba Mask, Snorkel, Boots, Open Heel Fins, Safety Marker Buoy & Weights).
Course Description:
Learn about scuba diving principles and terminology (either offline or online), then learn basic scuba skills in a pool (or pool-like environment) with a highly trained PADI Instructor. When you're ready, make four dives in an open water environment (the ocean, a lake) with your instructor supporting you every step of the way.
PADI® Open Water Diver is the first scuba certification level. A highly-trained PADI Instructor will teach you how to scuba dive in a relaxed, supportive learning environment.
By the end of the course, you'll have the skills and knowledge to dive at home or abroad and be an ambassador for the underwater world.
- Learn from a scuba diving expert
- Carry the worlds most recognized scuba certification
- Be a confident and skilled Diver
- Assemble and use scuba gear
- Manage your bouyancy
- Respectfully approach marine life
- Handle common problems
Student In-Water Instruction & Reservation
Please call, email or visit our dive center to reserve your dates for your in-water instruction.
123 Yacht Club Drive, Saint Augustine FL 32084
guestservices@ancientcityscuba.com
phone:(305) 970-0447Practice using scuba gear in a pool (or pool-like environment) until you're comfortable. PADI training includes practice "mini dives" to help you build confidence in your new abilities before making four dives in open water.Prerequisites: Able to swim; medically fit for divingTotal time commitment: 4-7 daysMinimum age: 10 years or olderDepth: expect shallow dives (12m/40ft), the maximum allowed depth is 18m/60ft
- Confined and open water instruction begins every Friday with reservation.
- Confined water instruction will be performed in pool at dive center location.
- Open water portion will be performed at nearby natural spring.
eLearning - Open Water Diver
PADI Open Water Diver eLearning is a convenient way for student divers to complete the independent study portion of their Open Water Diver course from a laptop/desktop computer or mobile device.
The best experience is to study online, however, if students find themselves without internet for periods (such as when commuting or traveling) or have inconsistent, poor internet services, they can download content to study offline via the PADI Training app.
The PADI Training app is available for Apple® iOS devices and Android™ devices. It’s best if devices are no more than three generations old. Content can be downloaded in small sections with a total content size of approximately 1.8 GB.
- eLearning time commitment: 5-10 hours
PADI Open Water Diver eLearning includes all of the required study materials for the Open Water Diver course including:
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Content from the Open Water Diver Manual in a dynamic, interactive environment
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Integrated Open Water Diver Video
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All assessments (Knowledge Reviews, quizzes and final exam)
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PADI Skill Practice and Dive Planning Slate (pdf)
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Dive computer simulator
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eRDPML with instructions
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RDP Table with instructions
eLearning - Student Access
You will be provided with a ecourse link, code & access instructions shortly after checking out.