PADI Open Water Diver

¿Por qué hacerte instructor PADI?

As a certified PADI Open Water Diver, you have the freedom to dive with a certified buddy independent of a dive professional.

What do I need to start?

Almost anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification. Children aged 10 and 11 can earn the PADI Jr Open Water Diver certification, diving to a maximum depth of 12 meters/40 feet with a PADI professional or a certified parent/guardian. Children aged 12 to 14 can also be Jr Open Water Diver certified, to a maximum depth of 18 meters/60 feet with any adult certified diver.

What will I do?

Throughout the course you will learn the fundamentals of scuba diving which include:

• • o online Knowledge development sessions
  • Dive equipment
  • Dive procedures and techniques
  • Dive planning
  • Confined water skills practice
  • Inmersiones en aguas abiertas (4)El conocimiento adquirido en las aulas se pone en práctica en las sesiones de entrenamiento en aguas confinadas, donde aprenderá  las habilidades necesarias para un buceo seguro en aguas poco profundas. A medida que adquiere confianza, iniciará la construcción de las habilidades básicas y aprender algunas técnicas más avanzadas. Usted participará en cuatro inmersiones en aguas abiertas, en las que se aplicarán los conocimientos que han aprendido y las habilidades que han practicado explorando con seguridad lo que nuestro hermoso arrecife tiene para ofrecer hasta una profundidad máxima de 18 metros/60 pies.

How long will it take?

Generally 3 to 4 days, weather and performance permitting. PADI programs are performance based. You proceed as you demonstrate mastery of the course skills, which allows you to work at a pace that is comfortable for you.

Can I do part of my course online (PADI eLearning)?

Yes! The PADI eLearning program allows you to complete the knowledge development sessions online at your leisure, leaving you free to concentrate exclusively on diving upon arrival at Blue Life Dive Center. Plan on allowing about 2 days for the course, weather and performance permitting. The course consists of a Quick Review of the eLearning portion, followed by confined water skills practice and open water dives, spread across 2-3 days. For more information on the online portion see the PADI eLearning section.