Learn to dive with PRO DIVE’s Open Water course and join the thousands of students we teach every year in Sydney. Millions of people have learned to scuba dive and discovered the wonders of the open ocean with this course – now it’s your turn!
Thinking about learning to dive? PRO DIVE has the perfect course for you. Our Open Water courses are available on weekdays and weekends, and are all-inclusive of equipment. No experience is necessary – just bring your sense of adventure and we’ll teach you everything you need to know to explore beneath the surface.
Safety is our number one priority, so there are basic health and fitness requirements to enrol (nothing too strenuous – just basic swimming tests). But we also want you to have fun while learning how to scuba dive! Our experienced instructors create a supportive, enjoyable environment where you’ll build confidence in the water.
Our short courses let you get your internationally recognised certification and head into the ocean in just two and a half days. You’ll start with online knowledge development, progress to confined water training to master the basics, then complete 4 open water training dives to hone your new skills. Once certified, a whole new world opens up – from boat dives to shore dives and further training courses. You’ll be diving like a pro in no time
Duration: 2.5 Days
Location: Sydney
Experience Required: None
Certification: International Scuba Certification
Knowledge Development
Complete your theory online at your own pace before your practical sessions. Learn about dive equipment, underwater physics, safety procedures, and dive planning through PRO DIVE’s comprehensive digital training program.
Confined Water Training
Master the fundamentals in a controlled pool environment. You’ll learn essential skills like mask clearing, regulator recovery, buoyancy control, and underwater communication. This is where you’ll build the confidence and muscle memory needed for open water diving.
Open Water Training Dives
Put your new skills into practice with 4 open water training dives in Sydney’s stunning dive sites. Under the guidance of your instructor, you’ll experience real ocean conditions while perfecting your techniques. Complete all 4 dives and you’ll earn your internationally recognised scuba certification!
-Knowledge development
-Confined water training
-4 Open water training dives
PRO DIVE Sydney. Please contact PRO DIVE directly for dive centre location and session times. Transport to pool and open water sites is not included.
**Certified Dive Activity Requirements** – You must be at least an Open Water Certified divers or above. – Proof of certification must be provided on arrival. If you require verification of certification, you will need to contact the store at least 24 hours prior to the start as we may not be able to get this information instantly. – Failure to arrive by the published start/departure times for the activity, no refunds or credits will be offered.- If you have done less than 10 dives, you must have dived in the last 6 months. – If you have more than 10 dives, you must have dives in the last 12 months. – All our dives have a planned dives site which may require a level of experience. Please review the dive site planner and dive site information in regards to this. – You must be medically fit to dive. – You will be required to sign our Liability Waiver for the activity on arrival. A copy can be found here – If you fail to meet any of the above requirements, PRO DIVE reserves the right to refuse to provide diving and dive related activities where a customer is deemed by staff to be unfit to participate. Refunds will be made at PRO DIVE’s discretion.**Non Certified Dive Activity Requirements** – You must be medically fit to dive. Check here https://www.diveengine.com/v4/community/medical.asp – Learn to dive Students need to complete a 200-metre swim (unassisted and continuous) and tread water for 10 minutes. If you are unable to complete this test during your course, you will not be able to continue and will have to pay the course fee again to rebook in the future. **Dive Site** – PRO DIVE retains the right to change our planned dive site should prevailing sea conditions or weather conditions make it unsafe for diving. In these circumstances, no refunds will be offered should the diver decide not to proceed with the dive. **Transfer/Cancellation** – You are able to cancel/transfer your booking , where a minimum of 14day notification is given prior to the start of the activity is available for a $25 fee. – Where cancellation/transfer notification is received LESS THAN 14 days prior to the event, no refund will be offered. - Where PRO DIVE cancels a full refund is available, unless it part of a Package/Upgrade which will be at the dive centres mangers discretion.
No experience is necessary! PRO DIVE’s Open Water course is designed for complete beginners. We’ll teach you everything you need to know.
You can get certified in just 2.5 days. Online theory is completed at your own pace before your practical sessions.
Yes, all snorkelling and scuba equipment is included in your course fee.
Yes, there are basic health and fitness requirements as safety is the top priority. You’ll need to complete a basic swimming test, but nothing too strenuous.
Some participants may require a dive medical depending on their health history. This is not included in the course fee if required. PRO DIVE will advise you during the booking process.
You’ll receive an internationally recognised scuba certification, allowing you to dive anywhere in the world.
PRO DIVE offers Open Water courses on both weekdays and weekends to suit your schedule.
Once certified, you can join boat dives, shore dives, and further training courses with PRO DIVE. Your certification allows you to dive with any dive operator worldwide.
No, transport to the dive centre, pool, and open water sites is not included. You’ll need to make your own way to each location.
Just bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, and lunch. All dive equipment is provided.
The pool entrance fee for confined water training is approximately $7 and is paid directly on the day.
Yes, you’ll receive online training and a digital certification upon successful completion of the course.
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