Now is the time to dive into the PADI Open Water Diver course, the most popular dive program here at Essex School of Diving in Colchester in Essex! This is your certification to 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!

Why the PADI Open Water diving course?

As a certified PADI Open Water Diver, the most widely recognized and respected diving certification in the world, you have the freedom to dive with a buddy independent of a professional. This is the most popular of diver courses at Essex School of Diving as it allows you and a qualified buddy to dive anywhere in the world as an independent diver.

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.

What will I do during my SCUBA Diving lesson?

Throughout the course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques and underwater skills. You earn this rating by completing five pool dives and knowledge development sessions and by making four open water dives. See our UK and Overseas SCUBA Diving Sites for details of diving locations we use for training.

How long will it take to get my certificate?

PADI 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 total lasts around 5 weeks, 1 evening a week with a 2 day Open Water qualifyer.

What will I need?

• PADI Open Water Manual
• PADI Open Water Video or DVD
• Log Book

These learning materials are supplied as part of your Course lessons apart from the OW Video or DVD, which we can also supply for a returnable fee

Where can I go from here?

Upon completion and certification the diving world is now your oyster!

Be ready to present your Open Water certification card to any dive school in the world and you will be able to dive, think Maldives, Thailand, Egypt, st. Lucia, England wherever there is water and a good Dive School you can dive! How does that sound for adventure? After completion of your Open Water Diver Course:

You could start your:

• PADI Adventure Diver Course,
• Advanced Open Water Course,
• Rescue Diver Course,
• Master SCUBA Diver or turn Professional with
• Dive Master Course,
• Assistant Instructor Course,
• Instructor or
• Master SCUBA Diver Trainer

Whatever path you choose our Instructors will be there to guide you and advise you on the most suitable path

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