Why the PADI Open Water Course?
Now is the time to dive into the PADI Open Water Diver Course. The course is broken into two parts:
- The Confined Water part (Referral Course)
- The Open Water Qualifying part (Certification Course)
This course is the most popular dive program here at Essex School of Diving in Colchester in Essex! This is your chance to experience a lifetime of intense adventure and continued Diving experiences. Book your course with our helpful and friendly instructors based in Essex. Your SCUBA gear is waiting! See our Scuba Training Testimonials Page. |
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What do I need to start my diving experience?
Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification. We can supply all the dive equipment and gear you need to get you your PADI Qualification. The picture to the above is a group of our students taken at an Open Water Qualifying session.
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What will I do during my SCUBA Diving lessons?
Throughout the course, you will learn the fundamentals of scuba diving, including setting up your own diving equipment, basic diving skills and theory of scuba diving. You earn your Open Water rating by completing five pool dives and knowledge development sessions and by making four open water dives. See our 'Dive Sites' page for details of the UK diving locations we use for training. |
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How long will it take to get my certificate?
 
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PADI diving programs are performance based. You proceed as you demonstrate mastery of the course skills. This allows you to work at a pace that is comfortable for you. The course in general lasts around 5 weeks, 1 evening a week with a 2 day Open Water qualifier. This can be shorter with intensive training.The PADI learning materials for the Open Water Course are supplied to you as part of your Course apart from the OW Video or DVD, which we can supply if requested. |
| Whatever diving path you choose our Instructors will be there to guide you and advise you on the most suitable for your needs. To enquire about or book our PADI Open Water Course drop us an email and we will send you detail of costs, dates and times. |
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