PADI Open Water Diver Course 
 

PADI Open Water course is divided to 3 parts:

•    Part One: Academic Modules, Knowledge Reviews & Exams. (E-learning or in the class)
•    Part Two: Confined Water Dives or Pool Skills - See  Pool Session 
•    Part Three: 4 Open Water Certification Dives  - 

All Gear included for the Class and pool session!

 4 certification dives (over 2 days) - Rental gear for the certification dives is not included in the price, however, there is a discounted student price ($169).

 

If you’d like more information watch the video below.

The first step to getting your certification is to attend a one-weekend session at our World Class dive training facility in Richmond Hill.

In one weekend you will complete the PADI Certified Open Water Diver course (academic and pool requirements).
Scuba 2000 is the only dive training facility in the GTA that has its own private training pool on site.  

Our weekend course is all-inclusive, that means we provide all the books, materials, and gear* you need for the weekend.  *Mask and snorkel are not provided.

 

If you’d like more info watch the video below.

The first step to getting your certification is to attend a one-weekend session at our World Class dive training facility in Richmond Hill.
In one weekend you will complete the PADI certified Open Water Diver course (academic and pool requirements).
Scuba 2000 is the only dive training facility in the GTA that has its own private training pool on site.  Our weekend course is all-inclusive, that means we provide all of the books, materials, and gear you need for the weekend. There are no hidden costs involved.
You won’t need to rent gear for the class and pool sections of the course as we supply this for you free of charge.
Mask and snorkel are no longer available to rent - we offer a special price for our students.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN?

1. Knowledge Development
During the first phase of your scuba lessons, you'll learn the basic principles of scuba diving such as
•    What to consider when planning dives.
•    How to choose the right scuba gear for you.
•    Underwater signals and other diving procedures.
You'll learn this valuable information by;

• reading it in the PADI Open Water Diver Manual or 
• by using the PADI Open Water Diver eLearning. 

At the end of each chapter, you'll answer questions about the material to ensure you understand it. 

Along the way, your PADI Instructor will also be there to assist you with anything you don't understand. 

At the end of the course, you’ll take a final exam that ensures you have thorough knowledge of scuba diving basics.
You'll also watch videos that preview the scuba skills you'll practice in a swimming pool. In addition to the video, your instructor will demonstrate each skill for you.

2. Confined Water Dives
This is what it’s all about – diving. 

You'll develop basic scuba skills in our pool. 

The basic scuba skills you learn during your certification course will help you become familiar with your scuba gear and become an underwater explorer. Some of the essential skills you learn include:
•    Setting up your scuba gear.
•    How to clear water from your mask.
•    Entering and exiting the water.
•    Buoyancy control.
•    Basic underwater navigation.
•    Safety procedures.
You'll practice these skills with an instructor until you're comfortable. When you're ready, it's time for your underwater adventure to begin at an open water dive site.

3. Open Water Dives
Time to head out to the open water. 

You and your instructor will make 4 dives, usually over two days. On these dives you'll get to apply the skills you learned in confined water while enjoying what the local environment has to offer. 

PROCESS

The Scuba 2000 training program is designed to fit your needs. 

You can decide how to learn the academics.

• in a classroom with a PADI Certified Instructor or 
• by e-learning on your own time at home before the course.
  
   

The PADI Open Water Diver Course is offered every weekend.

If weekends don’t work for you or if you have special needs, simply call us, and we will work with you to accommodate your needs.

WHAT WILL YOU NEED?

Pre-requisites

Must be at least 10 years of age.

Be able to float or tread water for 10 minutes.

Swim 200 meters/yards

Be in good physical health (Review the Medical Form HERE)

Common weekend schedule for the in-class option

• Saturday – 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
• Sunday – 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Common weekend schedule for the E-Learning option

• Saturday – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
• Sunday – 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

For E-Learning students, the PADI online theory takes about 6-8 hours to complete.

If you cannot make it on a weekend or if you prefer a Private Course, tailored options are available. Simply call and speak to a dive professional at Scuba 2000.

Please Note: You must complete the 4 Open Water Certification dives within 1 year of your class and pool training to receive your PADI Open Water Diver certification. 

If it has been longer than a year, you will need to successfully complete a Refresher course before you can do the open water certification dives.

Medical Questionnaire

If you answer “YES” to any of the questions in the Medical Questionnaire, please allow enough time to obtain a physician’s signed approval.

Open Water certification dives are available from June until October.

Open Water certification dives are also available on our Tropical Dive Trips.

PRICE INCLUDES

•    Academic and pool training sessions with PADI certified Instructors.
•    All necessary PADI training materials.
•    PADI Diver’s Log or Training Record - E-Learners can purchase an PADI Dive Log as the E-Learning set comes with an online log book only
•    Full equipment use for pool training (tank, regulator, BCD, weights, and fins) -  You provide your own mask and snorkel.
•    Divers Alert Network (DAN) Diver Insurance for 6 months from the start date of the course.
•    Small classes with a ratio of 4:1.  (8 students: 1 Instructor and 1 Divemaster). 
•    A free one-year membership to Scuba 2000’s Dive Team Pool - see full Dive Team benefits HERE

Special offers for groups - call us for more details.

Additional Fees

• For Private lessons 
• Gear rental for your Open Water Certification Dives. There is a discounted student rate. 

WHY CHOOSE US?
 

•    We are a one stop shop with EVERYTHING a diver needs, even a training pool!
•    SAFETY is our #1 priority!
•    Over 30 years of experience in the Scuba Industry
 

Book your course with us and get:

•   $100 Voucher towards purchase of a Mask, Fins, Snorkel, Boots Package. (Can be divided into $50.00 towards Mask and Fins and $50.00 towards Boots and Snorkel)

•   $50 Voucher towards purchase of a dive computer.

•   $50 Voucher towards purchase of a PADI Continuing Education Course

•   FREE one-year membership to Scuba 2000’s Dive Team Pool (Value $99) - See Dive Team benefits HERE

•  Access to our on-site tropical pool. Pay for just the air - see schedule HERE All Gear* included!  *(You provide your own mask and snorkel)