{"product_id":"padi-open-water-diver-course","title":"PADI Open Water Diver Course","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PCcTAS53Inc?si=fmAHldWxmB3SuLd3\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PADI Open Water Diver course is the entry-level course and your first step on the diver training program. The course qualifies divers down to a maximum depth of 18m and for 10 to 14-year-olds, there is the Junior Open Water Diver which certifies the diver down to a maximum depth of 12m. The Junior Open Water Diver is exactly the same course and when the diver turns 15, they can apply for the full Open Water Diver Course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course is broken down into 3 main sections, Theory, Confined Sessions (Pool Work) and Open Water dives. The new digital learning program, PADI e-learning, means you can access the materials on your tablet, phone, computer etc. and relax in the comfort of your own chair at home and do the theory at your own pace. The combination of reading, short video clips and quizzes makes the learning process as easy as possible and if you do get stuck, we always have instructors available to talk you through it in store or over the phone. Once you have completed the 5 theory sections with their associated knowledge reviews there is a final 50 question mulitiple choice exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the theory is complete, you're ready for the confined water sessions. There are 5 confined sessions which we usually split over 2 pool sessions in our onsite heated swimming pool, we aim to give you as much time in the water as you need to ensure you are as comfortable as possible before we move onto the open water dives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the theory and pool work are complete you are ready for the Open Water Dives. There are a total of 4 dives which we carry out during one of our training weekends at Capernwray. During the 4 dives you will go over the skills you learned in the pool but in slightly deeper water. Once the skills for each dive are complete your instructor will take you on a pleasure dive to help your confidence grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll our courses are taught in drysuits. This means you are as comfortable as possible during your course. If you sign up for the extra dive on the Sunday you can also receive your PADI Drysuit Speciality certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Schedule\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter completing your home study and exam, your course will break down as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaturday 10am - 4pm. Meet your instructor, complete the course paperwork and confined sessions 1, 2 \u0026amp; 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaturday 10am - 4pm. Confined sessions 4 \u0026amp; 5 and Drysuit familiarization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaturday \u0026amp; Sunday - Weekend away at Capernwray completing Open Water dives 1, 2, 3 \u0026amp; 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/roho-media.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wysiwyg\/Size_Charts\/Capernwray_2026.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for a list of our Capernwray training weekends\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhat’s Included:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Open Water Course price (above) includes all of your equipment and the training materials that you will require.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003eDue to Current Health \u0026amp; Safety reasons; we insist that all students purchase their own mask and snorkel. We also strongly recommend that all students look to purchase\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003e their own hood and Gloves.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer a great selection of equipment in the store and online with special packages specifically tailored towards new students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhat’s Not Included:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMembership to \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dive-site.co.uk\/diving\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCapernwray\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily entry to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dive-site.co.uk\/diving\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapernwray.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir fills at Capernwray - minimum of 3 needed to complete course\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccomodation for the weekend away - \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.truckhavencarnforth.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTruckhaven\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PADI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54476046074183,"sku":"PADIOWCFULL","price":499.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/5970\/0295\/files\/2_ceb96e38-23d3-43de-81c7-1200927d9d70.png?v=1790927285","url":"https:\/\/roho.co.uk\/products\/padi-open-water-diver-course","provider":"Robin Hood Watersports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}