Get Certified! Learn Scuba Diving in the Philippines with the PADI Open Water Diver Course

Considering taking the plunge? Then the PADI Open Water diver course is for you! If you are between 10 and 70 years old, have a basic swimming ability and want to discover the beauty of nature’s coral reefs and underwater life forms then read on. The Open Water course is a great way to learn new skills, make new friends and see 'first hand' the wonders of the deep oceans all around us on these amazing Philippine islands. elearning The PADI Open Water Diver course is the world’s most popular scuba course, and has introduced millions of people to the adventurous diving lifestyle. Start your scuba certification online.

What You Learn

The PADI Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases:

• Knowledge Development (online, home study or in a classroom ) to understand basic principles of scuba diving
• Confined Water Dives to learn basic scuba skills
• Open Water Dives to review your skills and explore!

Course Theory:

With many years experience in scuba tuition you can rest assured that you wil be in safe hands as we guide you through your skills and knowledge development in our purpose built swimming pool and class room facilities. The PADI Open Water Course theory is based upon fully comprehensive training materials that are second to none and this training system sets the benchmark for quality knowledge development. We will enjoy guiding you every step of the way as you study these. There are also some very informative training videos to watch that accompany these materials and some quizzes at regular intervals to make sure that you are absorbing the knowledge correctly. All the training materials, videos, quizzes and exams are available in many different languages to assist your learning experience.

Prerequisites

To enroll in the PADI Open Diver course or Junior Open Water Diver course, you must:

• Be 10 years or older (PADI eLearning requires a minimum age of 13 years due to international internet laws

The Fun Part - Practical Lessons:

The fun part about this course is . . . well, just about all of it because learning to dive is incredible. You breathe underwater for the first time (something you’ll never forget) and learn what you need to know to become a certified diver. The course consists of five training sessions in the pool and four open water dives. There are twenty or so motor skills that a competent scuba diver must master to attain his Open Water licence. Our Instructors will demonstrate these motor skills for you in the pool and then have you repeat them until you are very comfortable with each skill. Once you have mastered the skills and can demonstrate this yourself you will accompany the instructor out into the open ocean and repeat these skills unassisted. The depths of the open water dives get progressively deeper as you learn more and finally you are diving to 18m deep!

The Scuba Gear You Use

In the PADI Open Water Diver course, you learn to use all the basic scuba gear and standard accessories.

Some of the equipment you wear may vary somewhat, depending upon whether you’re diving in tropical, temperate or cold water but here in Puerto Galera, a 3mm long wetsuit is all that is required for adequate exposure protection. All our equipment is new and good condition. Regular maintenance is paramount in our dive shop.

 

The Learning Materials You Need

PADI offers a variety of home-study materials for the Open Water Diver course. While eLearning is the most convenient option, you may also chose a book and DVD package or a multimedia DVD-ROM.

PADI’s Open Water Diver materials cover what you need to know about basic scuba diving skills, terminology and safety procedures. For each concept you’ll read a description and watch a video demonstration. Then you’ll jump in the pool (or pool-like environment) to practice these skills with your instructor. Later, as a certified diver, use the course materials as a reference guide for future diving adventures and to review what you learned.

Note: Enroll in the PADI Open Water Diver Course Online for immediate computer-based access to the manual and video integrated into seamless, guided online learning.

We will be happy to help you purchase any PADI products you wish.

Start Now

You don’t have to wait to get going. With PADI eLearning and the PADI Open Water Diver Course Online, you can start right now. The PADI Open Water Diver Course Online lets you learn the background information you need before each dive at your own pace through friendly, interactive learning.

Course Completion:

Once your theory work and final exam is passed (It's a 50 question multiple choice type exam) and you have completed all the confined and open water training sessions of the course then you will be qualified to apply for your Open Water Licence from PADI. Qualified Open Water divers are able to rent air tanks and other scuba equipment and dive independently with a buddy to a depth of 18m for up to 56minutes, almost any where in the world! Congratulations! Welcome to the world of scuba diving :)

 

Your Certification Card:

We will help you fill out the Personal Identification Card to be sent to PADI along with a passport photograph. We will also issue you with a temporary card that is valid for 90 days. That should be plenty of time to receive your shiny new Open Water cert card from PADI. If you wish, at the time of sending the PIC, you can also request a PADI Project Aware emblem on your card, by making a small donation to this organisation.

Course Intinerary Options:

PADI Open Water Course Itinerary (1 or 2 Students) Option 1

 

Notes:
* Add 1 HR for 3 or 4 Students
** Add 2 HR for 5 or 6 Students
The duration of courses may vary depending on the ability of the student(s).
In-house guests may use the DVDs on their own laptops or in their rooms when available.

 

PADI Open Water Course Itinerary (1 or 2 Students) Option 2

 

Notes:
* Add 1 HR for 3 or 4 Students
** Add 2 HR for 5 or 6 Students
The duration of courses may vary depending on the ability of the student(s).
In-house guests may use the DVDs on their own laptops or in their rooms when available.

 

PADI Open Water Course Itinerary (1 or 2 Students) Option 3

 

Notes:
* Add 1 HR for 3 or 4 Students
** Add 2 HR for 5 or 6 Students
The duration of courses may vary depending on the ability of the student(s).
In-house guests may use the DVDs on their own laptops or in their rooms when available.