The PADI open water referral course is the first step to becoming a qualified PADI Open water diver.

The course is split into 2 sections:

• Theory. Students study fom the PADI Open water diver manual. There are 5 study sections and knowledge reviews. Each section is accompanied by a DVD and students complete the theory element with a 50 question multiple choice final exam.

• Confined Water. During the confined water section, students complete a Waterskills  assessment and 5 confined water dives. During the confined water dives, students practice skills in preparation for the Open water environment.

OPTION 1: 2 DAY INSTRUCTOR LED

• Duration: 2 days/3 days
• Age: 12+ (if 10yrs to 12yrs please contact TSC for guidance)
• Timings: Varies (see below for course details)
• Cost: £260
• Included: PADI Open water Manual (including Computer Simulator Card))
• Additional info: Log books available for purchase £8.50/ PADI log£12

NB. Prior to the Open Water referral course all participants must complete the PADI medical statement. This document is designed to identify any medical issues that may compromise the participants safety. If any YES answers appear on the medical form, students must have their GP sign page 2 of the document declaring fitness to dive.

Click here to view PADI Medical Form

Additional forms to be completed prior to start of the course:

Liability release

Safe Diving practices

OPTION 2:  E LEARNING

• Duration: 2 sessions 
• Age: Adult
• Timings: 3-4 hours
• Cost: See Courses below
• Included: PADI Open water E Learning Online/Offline Cert Pack

Watch, listen, read, scroll, tap and interact while you learn to scuba dive with PADI Open Water Diver TouchTM. It’s fun, it’s easy, it’s portable and it’s your entry to the underwater world as a scuba diver. The Touch integrates the PADI Open Water Diver Manual with the PADI Open Water Diver Video into a powerful, tablet-based learning experience. 

NB. Prior to the Open Water referral course all participants must complete the PADI medical statement. This document is designed to identify any medical issues that may compromise the participants safety. If any YES answers appear on the medical form, students must have their GP sign page 2 of the document declaring fitness to dive.

Click here to view PADI Medical Form

Additional forms to be completed prior to start of the course:

Liability release

Safe Diving practices

For more information, contact Simon at info@smg-scuba.co.uk

To book contact Tonbridge School Centre on 01732 304111