1702. E Prince Rd. Tucson AZ 85719
+1 (520) 326-2424
PADI OPEN WATER
LEARN TO DIVE
Classroom
$414
Classroom with Books
Private Course
Starting at $590
Either Option w/ Private Instructor
Open Water
As a certified PADI Open Water Diver, the most widely recognized and respected rating in the world, you have the freedom to dive with a buddy independent of a professional. If you already tried a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience or are PADI Scuba Diver certified, check with your instructor to see how credit from these courses may apply to the open water program.
Course Includes
- PADI eLearning or Books
- 5 Pool sessions (heated indoor pool)
- Dive computer, compass, & Knowledge Development Quick Review
- Educational material
- Student Skills Slate
- Log Book
- Dive computer simulator
- Student folder
- Student photos
- FREE DAN diver insurance
- Use of Tanks, BCD, Regulator & Weights for all pool sessions
What you need to provide
Required Personal Gear:
Mask, Fin, Snorkel, Boots, SMB and whistle.
Students receive a 15% discount on their required gear purchase.
(Sale Items Not Included)
*NOTE: snorkel equipment is not always rated for SCUBA.
Ages 12 and Up.
Minimum of 2 people or class may be canceled
$25 charge to reschedule class if within 7 days of the class.
The 3-Step Process to PADI Certification
Steps 1 & 2
Knowledge Development & Confined Water Skill Development (pool)
eLearning: Knowledge development is completed either online via computer or a touch device, with a written review-exam, as well as skill development in the pool. This choice provides knowledge development at your own pace and schedule.
Step 3
Open Water Practicum
Step 3 requires 4 Open Water dives to complete the certification.
*The Open Water portion must be completed within 1 year of starting the knowledge development or the process must be started from the beginning.
Class Start Dates
Jan – 2, 16
Feb – 6, 20
Mar – 5, 19
April – 2, 16, 23, 30
May – 14*, 18*
June – 4, 11, 18*, 25
July – 9, 16, 23, 30
Aug – 6, 13, 20
Sept – 3, 10, 17, 24
Oct – 1, 8, 22
Nov – 5, 19
Dec – 3, 10
The above dates are the Tuesdays which the class starts. Class days are Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday of the same week.
*Overflow classes with alternate schedule available. Tuesday and Thursday are the same. Saturday and Sunday will have classroom in the morning and pool in the afternoon.
Class Schedule
Tuesday
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Orientation, Paperwork , Gear assembly, (eLearners required to attend)
7:30 – 10:00
Class: Chapters 1 – 2 (Optional for eLearners)
Bring: Crew Pack
Thursday
Class: Chapters 3-5 (Optional for eLearners)
Bring: Crew Pack
Saturday
7:00am - 1:00pm
Pool: I, II, swim; lunch;
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Class: Dive computers & compass review
Bring: Personnel gear, swimsuit, towel, Crew Pack
Sunday
7:00am - 1:00pm
Pool: III, IV, V, tread; lunch
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Class: Knowledge development Quick Review, Final Exam, Continuing education
Bring: Personnel gear, swimsuit, towel, Crew Pack
Options for Step 3
to complete the Open Water requirement.
For Students
NOTES:
Students need their own personal equipment consisting of mask, fins, snorkel and boots. The Dive Shop offers a 15% discount to all Open Water students on their personal equipment. Minors enrolled in the Open Water class must have an adult that is responsible for them present during all pool sessions. If a minor is not able to finish a pool session they will not be allowed to stay in the pool room and will need to dress and may either stay in a classroom or The Dive Shop. If there is a parent also taking the class, the parent must also exit the water so as to supervise the minor. Arrangements can be made to continue the class either at another date or privately. Private classes will be charged extra.
* Military personnel are responsible for their training materials
** Open water dives require Whistle and Surface marker buoy
*** 4 open water dives required for certification. Certification trip not included.
**** The Free DAN Dive Insurance is valid through the final training dive.
MEDICAL RELEASE INFO:
Medical Release Form
A doctor release is only needed if you answered “YES” to any medical questions. For your safety, answer all questions honestly, a “YES” doesn’t mean that you can’t be SCUBA certified, you just need your doctor’s approval. Your crew pack will come with this form. Download to see if you require a medical release from a physician.
PADI Form 10346
ACCESS VIDEO ONLINE:
NOTES:
*The password will change regularly. So, contact your instructor if you need the password.
**For any issues with the video content or functionality please contact webmaster@azdiveshop.com
Call 520-326-DIVE for more information.
THE DIVE SHOP IS A PADI FIVE STAR INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT CENTER
The PADI System of diver education is based on progressive training that introduces skills, safety-related information and local environmental knowledge to student divers in stages. PADI courses are student-centered and provide maximum practice and realistic application.
Contact information
1702 E. Prince Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85719
eMail: contact@Azdiveshop.com
RETAIL STORE HOURS
Mon – Thu: 12-7 p.m.
Fri & Sat: 12-5 p.m.
Sun: Closed
