Open Water Diver
The PADI Open Water course consists of three elements.
- Self Study and Theory Lessons, online
- 8 Hours of pool time, so you are well prepared for the Open Water Dives
- 4 Open Water Dives, either with us or with a PADI centre abroad
We teach the course over two weekends the first in the classroom and pool, the second in open water.
We can also teach the pool sessions over 5 Monday evenings.
If you want to complete the open water dives, while you are on holiday for example, complete the theory and pool sessions here and use the referral system.
Course Prerequisites
- Aged 10 or over.
- No experience necessary!
- Check the PADI Medical Statement.
Open Water Diver 1 Referral
Course training:
- Tuition by internationally qualified instructors
- 2 days classroom and pool sessions
What is included?
- All Scuba equipment
- Air fills
-
"eLearning access Key" allowing access to
- The PADI Open Water Diver Course Interactive Materials
- Complete knowledge reviews and upload
- Complete quizzes, final exam and upload
- Online dive logging
- PADI Referral form
Our Open Water Course includes a total of 8 HOURS pool time with a PADI Instructor so that our students are better, safer and more confident divers when they move on to their open water training.
Price£260
Open Water Diver 2
Having completed the Open Water Diver 1, you are now ready to start training in open water. All open water training is completed in drysuits, we want to prepare you for diving in British waters.
Course training:
- Tuition by internationally qualified instructors
- 4 open water qualifying dives
What is included?
- Drysuit Orientation
- All scuba equipment
- Air fills
- PADI Openwater Diver Certification eCARD
The total price to complete the full Open Water qualification Part 1 and Part 2 with Aquatech is:£445
Continue diving
Whats next?Referral from another dive centre
If you are a referral student from another centre you will require two days Open Water after an initial pool session.
- Pool session to review of your skills £30
- 4 Open water dives £185
- Certification, included for eLearning, if not £69
Upgrade From PADI Scuba Diver
If you are already a PADI SCUBA diver to upgrade to Open Water you will need one day in the pool and one day in Open Water. You can complete the theory and pool sessions with us and use the PADI referral scheme and complete your open water dives on holiday. If you don't have the PADI materials from your Scuba Diver course we can provide these as eLearning.
- PADI eLearning, if required £100
- Pool session to complete skills £80
- 2 Open water dives £90
- Certification, included for eLearning, if not £69
2025 Entry Level Course Dates
| Entry Level Course Dates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th July | PADI Openwater Diver Course (Pool + Theory) - NEW DIVER TRAINING | Book |
| Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th August | PADI Openwater Diver Course (Pool + Theory) - NEW DIVER TRAINING | Book |
| Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th September | PADI Openwater Diver Course (Pool + Theory) - NEW DIVER TRAINING | Book |
| Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th September | PADI Openwater Diver Course (Pool + Theory) - NEW DIVER TRAINING | Book |
| Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October | PADI Openwater Diver Course (Pool + Theory) - NEW DIVER TRAINING | Book |
| Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th October | PADI Openwater Diver Course (Pool + Theory) - NEW DIVER TRAINING | Book |
| Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th November | PADI Openwater Diver Course (Pool + Theory) - NEW DIVER TRAINING | Book |
| Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December | PADI Openwater Diver Course (Pool + Theory) - NEW DIVER TRAINING | Book |
We can also offer the pool training over 4 or 5 Monday evenings.
Medical Statement
Please print and complete the PADI Medical Statement before attending any diving course. If you require a doctor's signature you must obtain this prior to attending. If your own doctor can't help we recommend North West Diving Medical Services.