LEARN TO DIVE - PADI OPEN WATER
The Dive Shop Open Water Course
PADI Open Water Diver Course 3-Step Process
Step 1 & 2
Knowledge Development & Confined Water Skill Development (pool)Option 1
Classroom with books $399
- Dive Crew Pack and Video, Pic Card
$275 - Class & Pool Sessions I – V
$124
Option 2
Digital/Touch Learner
$399
- eLeaner Crew Pack
$65 - Digital Touch App
$210 (includes PADI PIC fee) - Pool Sessions I – V
$124
ELearning knowledge development is completed either online or on your touch device, with a written review-exam, as well as skill development in the pool. This choice provides knowledge development at your own pace and schedule.
Step 3
Open Water PracticumStep 3 requires 4 Open Water dives to complete the certification.
The Dive Shop offers 3 options to complete the Open Water requirement.
*The Open Water portion must be completed within 1 year of starting the knowledge development or the process must be started from the beginning.
Now is the time to dive into the PADI Open Water Diver course, the most popular dive program in the world! This is your ticket to a lifetime of intense adventure with PADI, the dive company that sets the standards in the global diving community.
No hidden class fees.
*ALL ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY PERSONNEL RECEIVE CLASS AND CONFINED WATER FOR FREE!!! CALL FOR DETAILS.
*For a Limited Time, purchase the PADI OW eLearning from PADI.com (use link below) and get 15% Off if you are active military or a veteran. USE PROMOTIONAL CODE: MILITARY15DIVE at check out. This promotion is valid until 11:59pm PDT on 31 December 2024.
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. If you already tried a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience or are PADI Scuba Diver certified, check with your instructor to see how credit from these courses may apply to the open water program.
PADI Open Water Diver Course Details
Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification. (click here for copy of medical release)
If you are between 10 and 12 or have a child between these ages, there is a PADI Junior Open Water Diver program available.
PADI Junior Open Water Diver Between 10 & 12 Years
If you are under 12 years old or have a child under 12, there is a PADI Junior Open Water Diver program available.
A PADI Jr Open Water Diver the age of 12 years may only dive with a PADI Professional, a certified parent or certified guardian to a maximum depth of 12 meters/40 feet.
DUE TO LOWER INSTRUCTOR-TO-STUDENT RATIO THERE IS A $65 FEE ADDED TO THE CERTIFICATION TRIP FOR 10 & 11 YEAR OLDS.
Course includes:
- PADI eLearning or Books
- 5 Pool sessions (heated indoor pool)
- Dive computer, compass, & Knowledge Development Quick Review
- Educational material
- Student Skills Slate
- Log Book
- Dive computer simulator
- Student folder
- Student photos
- FREE DAN diver insurance
- Use of Tanks, BCD, Regulator & Weights for all pool sessions
What you need to provide
Required Personal Gear: Mask, Fin, Snorkel, Boots and whistle
Students receive a 15% discount on their required gear purchase.
(Sale Items Not Included)
*note that scuba and snorkel equipment are not always compatible.
For ages 12 and up.
- Minimum of 2 people or class may be canceled
- $25 charge to reschedule class if within 7 days of the class.
2024-2025 Class Start Dates
2024
- Sept – 3, 11, 17, 24
- Oct – 1, 8, 22
- Nov – 5, 19
- Dec – 3, 10
2025
- Jan – 7, 21
- Feb – 11, 18
- March – 4, 18
- April – 1, 22, 29
2025
- May – 13*, 27*
- June – 3, 10, 17*, 24
- July – 8, 15, 22
- Aug – 5, 12, 19, 26
The above dates are the Tuesdays which the class starts. Class days are Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday of the same week.
*Overflow classes with alternate schedule available. Tuesday and Thursday is the same. Saturday and Sunday will have classroom in the morning and pool in the afternoon.
Class Schedule
Tuesday 6:30 PM – 10:00Pm
(6:30 – 7:30 pm elearners must attend) Orientation, Paperwork , Gear assembly,
(7:30 – 10:00 optional for elearners) Classroom 1 – 2
Bring: crew pack
Thursday 6:30PM -10:00PM (Optional for elearners)
Classroom 3-5
Bring: crew pack
Saturday 7:00AM -4:00PM
Pool I, II, swim; lunch; Class: Dive computers & compass review
Bring: Personnel gear, swimsuit, towel, crew pack
Sunday 7:00AM -4:00PM
Pool III, IV, V, tread; lunch; Class: Continuing education – Knowledge development Quick Review, Final Exam
Bring: Personnel gear, swimsuit, towel, crew pack
Private Classes
LEARN ON YOUR OWN SCHEDULE!
Take the PADI Open Water Course privately through The Dive Shop .
If our schedule doesn’t fit your schedule or if you want personalized attention, then a private Open Water course is the answer. We have our own indoor heated pool so we can schedule the class and pool times to when you want.
Includes:
- Private class and pool sessions to meet your schedule
- PADI OW eLearning or PADI OW Manual with video access
- PADI Crew Pack with log book, student planning slate, dive computer simulator, and student record file.
Prices start at $575.
Call The Dive Shop to schedule your private OW course.
NOTES:
- Students need their own personal equipment consisting of mask, fins, snorkel and boots.
- The Dive Shop offers a 15% discount to all Open Water students on their personal equipment.
- Minors enrolled in the Open Water class must have an adult that is responsible for them present during all pool sessions. If a minor is not able to finish a pool session they will not be allowed to stay in the pool room and will need to dress and may either stay in a classroom or The Dive Shop. If there is a parent also taking the class, the parent must also exit the water so as to supervise the minor. Arrangements can be made to continue the class either at another date or privately. Private classes will be charged extra.
* Military personnel are responsible for their training materials
** Open water dives require Whistle and Surface marker buoy
*** 4 open water dives required for certification. Certification trip not included
**** The Free DAN Dive Insurance is valid through the final training dive.
REQUIRED RELEASE FORMS:
Doctor release is only needed if you answered “YES” to any medical questions, for your safety answer all questions honestly, a “YES” doesn’t mean that you can’t SCUBA, you just need your doctor’s approval.
ACCESS VIDEO ONLINE:
Student DVD
Watch on your favorite browser:
NOTES: *The password will change regularly. So contact your instructor if you need the password.
**For any issues with the video content or functionality please contact webmaster@azdiveshop.com
Call 520-326-DIVE for more information.
THE DIVE SHOP IS A PADI FIVE STAR INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT CENTER
The PADI System of diver education is based on progressive training that introduces skills, safety-related information and local environmental knowledge to student divers in stages. PADI courses are student-centered and provide maximum practice and realistic application.