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PADI Open Water

PADI Open Water

Now is the time to dive into the PADI Open Water Diver course, the most popular dive program in the world!

In short, this is your beginner / entry level certificate that takes you from complete novice to qualified diver. It teaches you all you need to know to dive safely anywhere in the world up to a depth of 18 metres.

The training agency for this course is PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors), the dive company that sets the standards in the global diving community. Wherever you may travel in the world, you can always be sure that this diving certificate will be recognised.

Why PADI Open Water?

As a certified PADI Open Water Diver, the most widely recognized and respected rating in the world, you have the freedom to dive with a buddy independent of a professional.

Upon completion, this course leaves you with a certificate that is valid for life.

Upcoming Courses (back to top)

The above list is limited to the next 5 courses. To see these courses, and more, on a calendar please visit our course calendar. Alternatively, please visit the upcoming courses page. There may be additional courses to those listed here please contact us to discuss your requirements.

How do I book myself on a course?

To book yourself on a course please select one of the courses above, send us a message, and we will get back to you to discuss further details.

Course Comments...

Below are comments from previous customers who have taken this course. If you have taken this course with us within the past six months please feel free to post your comments.

"Hoffwn ddiolch i bawb yn Scuba Caerdydd ar gyfer cwrs rhagorol. Yn enwedig hoffwn ddiolch i Rob, Mark a Matt am eu hamynedd ac anogaeth gyson.

Nid oeddwn yn hollol siŵr beth i'w ddisgwyl gan y cwrs ond roedd popeth wedi eu gynllunio ac yn gweithredu�n gwych i roi mwynhad wrth gynnal diogelwch mwyaf i bawb.

Diolch yn arbennig I Rob am helpu Pearl cyflawni uchelgais hyd yn oed er na hi a dŵr wedi gweld lygad i lygad erioed o�r blaen.

Mae'r cwrs wedi agor byd newydd i mi a byddai�n nawr yn dilyn fy nghwrs uwch a nifer o rai eraill yn y dyfodol.

Os ydych chi erioed wedi ystyried ddeifio yna Scuba Caerdydd yw'r bobl dylech droi i heb feddwl arall.

Translation:

I would like to thank everyone at Cardiff Scuba for an excellent course. Especially, I would like to thank Rob, Mark and Matt for their constant patience and encouragement.

I was not entirely sure what to expect from the course but everything was planned and executed superbly to give enjoyment while maintaining the maximum safety for everyone.

Thanks especially to Rob for helping Pearl achieve an ambition even though she and water had not seen eye to eye ever before.

The course has opened a new world to me and I will now be following my Advanced course and a number of others.

If you have ever considered diving, then Cardiff Scuba are the people you ought to turn to without a second thought"

From Jason (yoyo) Rochefort, course taken August 2010

"A masive thank you to Rob, Mark, Matthew, and all the lads at Cardiff Scuba. I had a brilliant time and loved every minute of the course.

The course was very professional and definitely the most rewarding I have done for years. Your care and emphasis on safety were amazing while still having loads of laughs.

The world is my oyster literally.A special thanks to Matthew who was my dive buddy for most of my dives. Thanks Mudge for your patience in the pool and quarry.

See you all soon for the next course and the pool sessionsto fine tune my new skills learnt on the open water.

Thanks again - brilliant.

Patrick"

From Patrick Jones, course taken August 2010

"A massive thank you to Rob & Mark, and everyone else involved in the OW course over the last two weeks!
Thank you for all your patience, support and understanding and for making our weekend such an enjoyable one!
Really enjoyed learning and putting into practice everything and am now looking forward to starting the AOW :)
Kelly
"

From Kelly Llewellyn, course taken August 2010

"Such a fantastic experience!! The theory sessions were interesting and informative and allowed me to feel confident that i could put theory into practice and have the sound basics ready for the pool and open water sessions.

The pool and open water sessions gave me a brilliant opportunity to learn and develop my skills while the instructors were always there to help and offer helpful advice and bags full of reassurance.

Speaking of which i have to offer my greatest thanks to Rob and the instructors who were a brilliant bunch and and who ensured that we were always safe while we had a brilliant time learning and developing . Once again a brilliant experience with fantastic instructors and now friends. Thanks again everyone, i couldnt have done it without you!!

P.s. Ill see you for advanced open water!!"

From Kristy Hotson, course taken August 2010

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Further information on PADI Open Water (back to top)

PADI Open Water

What do I need to start?

  • There are no pre-requisits for enrolling on an Open Water Course. Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification. You must be older than the age of 12 to begin the PADI Open Water Diver program. For those of you who are not above the age of 14 and would like to participate, then the PADI Junior Open Water Diver program is available to you.
  • Once you have decided to enrol on a course we will supply you with the course materials and DVD to start taking a look at.
PADI Open Water

What will I do?

Throughout the course, you'll be introduced to the fundamentals of scuba diving. This includes looking at some of the physics and pysiology of diving, the aquatic environment, the equipment we use and the skills and proceedures you need to know.

To cover all of this material you will need to attend two theory (classroom sessions) and two pool sessions.

You will then take all that you learn in these sessions and use it to comlete your four Open Water Dives.

PLEASE NOTE : This year we are introducing some extra 'catch-up' pool sessions as part of our Open Water Courses. Usually held on Wednesdays, these will offer the opportunity for students to have extra practice in the pool before their Open Water weekend. These are not mandatory sessions and will be suggested at the discretion of one of our instructional team. We think this serves as an example of our commitment to ensuring that everyone receives the time and attention needed to feel confident about their achievement upon completion.

PADI Open Water

How long will it take?

All courses start on a Monday evening with a theory session and will finish 13 days later on a Sunday afternoon when you complete your final dive in the open water.

PADI Open Water

What will I receive at the start of the course?

  • PADI Open Water Manual
  • Log Book
  • Recreational Dive Planner (RDP)
  • Booklet for RDP Use
  • Open Water DVD
  • PLEASE NOTE : The DVD is lent to you for the duration of the course. All other items are included in course fees
PADI Open Water

What previous experience do I need?

None, start diving today.

Participants will need to be able to swim 200 metres (no time limits) and tread water for 10 minutes.

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What do the fees include?

  • All equipment required course
  • All Pool costs
  • Course Manual & Logbook
  • Course Exams
  • All airfills required for course
  • All professional tuition
  • Insurance costs while on the course.
PADI Open Water

What don't fees include?

  • Registration fees with PADI upon completion (£25.00)
  • Entry fee to dive site used for the Open Water dives
  • Costs of transportation to and from dive sites

What's next?

Continue the adventure with PADI's Advanced Open Water programme. This is your next step in exploring the underwater world. It aims to build on your confidence and offer you new experiences, still under the guidance of one of our qualified professionals.