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What does the Open Water Diver Certification PADI eLearning course cost?
Please Note: Student must supply personal gear (Mask, Snorkel, Fins, Boots, Logbook, Compass) |
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| The Open Water Diver Certification is the starting point for millions of divers worldwide. The course teaches the basic skills and equipment that a diver needs to start exploring the underwater world. Once certified you are certified for life. Periodic refreshers are suggested if you do not dive on a regular basis. The scheduling is very flexible and you can begin at any time. We offer private and semi-private sessions and well as our standard class which accommodates only four to six students per session. The small class size in the pool insures that you get the utmost attention from our instructors and their assistants. The class environment will be exciting and fun allowing you to complete your requirements easily. The Certification process at Swim and Scuba is done in three parts, signing up and the eLearning class, pool sessions, and finally the open water training. | |
How does the PADI eLearning class work, and how do I sign up? |
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| PADI eLearning is convenient and easy! You study in the comfort of your own home at your own pace. Scroll down to the PADI eLearning Banner below and register for the on-line Open Water Scuba Course. Once you have completed the course, print the PADI eLearning Record and bring it into the store. You will take a short quiz, purchase your mask, fins, snorkel ,booties, compass and log book. All other equipment that you will need for the pool sessions are supplied with the course. Click the link below to get started!
The home study eLearning portion of the class is what allows us to be so flexible in our schedule. You can move at your own pace and only do as much at once as you feel comfortable with. The average person spends a two week period completing the home study eLarning requirement. Please note: You cannot attend pool sessions until you have completed the eLearning portion of the Open Water Certification process. |
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What do the Open Water pool sessions involve? |
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| This portion of the Training occurs here at our facility. It features five 3hr pool sessions and (a total of 15 hrs. of supervised instruction). We keep the class size limited to six students so each is able to get the most attention from our instructors and divemasters. Pool sessions begin at 7pm on weeknights and are typically over by 10pm.During the pool sessions you will be supervised and instructed by highly experienced instructors and divemasters. You will practice and master all of the skills you learned about during your eLearning experience. The atmosphere created by our instructors will be fun and hassle free. Our goal is to create divers who love to dive, as much as we do!You will need to bring your personal equipment: Mask, Fins, Snorkel and Boots. All other equipment is supplied by us and included in the cost of the pool sessions. | |
Is Open Water Training required, and how long do I have to finish it? |
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| Open Water Training is required to receive a certification. You have one full year to complete the training after you complete your class and pool sessions. You are free to go anywhere in the world to complete your training. For students wishing to travel: We will provide the appropriate referral form and documentation. For students wishing to complete their training with Swim and Scuba: we offer these training dives most often between May and November. Training may be done off-season in a drysuit for a nominal fee and extra evening of training. Our Open Water training sites include Beach 8th St. in Far Rockaway, Dutch Springs in Bethlehem PA, Secret Beach on the North Shore of Long Island. | |
Open Water Diver certification with PADI eLearning: common questions
How does PADI eLearning work for the Open Water Diver certification?
PADI eLearning lets you complete the study portion of the Open Water Diver certification at home, at your own pace, and the average person takes about two weeks. When you finish, you print the PADI eLearning Record and take a short quiz before moving on to pool sessions.
Can I attend pool sessions before finishing eLearning?
No. You cannot attend pool sessions until you have completed the eLearning portion of the Open Water certification. In the pool you then practice and master the skills you learned about in eLearning, supervised by instructors and divemasters.
How many open water dives does the certification require?
Four open water dives are required to complete the certification, after five 3-hour pool sessions that total 15 hours of supervised instruction. Students must supply their own mask, snorkel, fins, boots, logbook and compass.