Whatever your needs from learning to dive through to becoming an instructor, from joining a dive club to diving holidays – it is all available in one place here at DiveStyle.

Why PADI Open Water? As a certified PADI Open Water Diver, the most widely recognised and respected qualification in the world; you have the freedom to dive anywhere in the world. DiveStyle offers two options – the Open Water Diver qualification or a Referral course where you complete the final four qualifying dives at a later stage on holiday.

	Virtually anyone who is in good health Medical Form, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification.
	You must be 15 years or older to begin the PADI Open Water Diver programme. For those between 10 and 14 or have a child between these ages, the PADI Junior Open Water Diver certification is available. It is the same thorough training but with some minor diving restrictions.

What will I do? Throughout the course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of scuba diving, including correct use of dive equipment and diving techniques. You earn this qualification by completing five pool dives and knowledge development sessions and by making four dives in open water.

How long will it take? PADI programmes are performance based. You will proceed as you demonstrate mastery of the course skills. This allows you to work at a pace that is comfortable for you. Generally speaking it takes most people either two weekends, or if you prefer, 6 evening sessions and a weekend to earn their open water diver qualification. For the Referral course it takes just one weekend or 6 evening sessions.

Should I do weekend or evening classes? This very much depends upon you preferred learning pace. Evenings tend to be more relaxed on evening courses with a week between each session to allow you plenty of time to absorb what you have learnt, but a weekend course gets it all done quickly for those with less available time. Either way you still spend the same amount of time on the course and in the pool.

What will I need?
We supply all materials as part of the course. These will include:

	A PADI Open Water Crew-Pak which includes your manual
	The PADI Open Water DVD - which makes the learning so much easier!
	All equipment needed for the pool training plus all major items for the open water dives. Students are expected to own basic equipment (mask, fins, snorkel, boots and gloves) for open water dives, although these are available to hire.

Where can I go from here? Continue the adventure with PADI’s Adventures in Diving programme, your next step in exploring the underwater world. Stop by the dive centre or ask your instructor for more information on the PADI Adventures In Diving programme.