PADI OPEN WATER REFERRAL COURSE
What Is a PADI Open Water Referral?
A PADI Open Water Diver Course Referral allows you to undertake the majority of your scuba training at home before completing your certification dives anywhere in the world!
A PADI referral also allows you to both support your local dive centre and avoid having to study during your holiday. You’ll complete the theory and pool training in advance, so while you are on holiday you can focus on the fun part of getting under water and exploring everything to be found beneath the water’s surface! To put it simply, you’ll arrive with the majority of your PADI Open Water Diver Course already completed.
What are the advantages of an Open Water Diver Course Referral? With a PADI referral course, you can take as much time as you need to complete your knowledge development and pool work. You won’t feel rushed or like you’re ‘cramming’ for a test. You’ll also support your local dive shop and be able to become part of your local diving community.
What are the disadvantages of an Open Water Diver Course Referral? Sometimes students allow too much time to pass before finishing their course. You can take up to 12 months to complete your certification, but it’s better to complete knowledge development and pool training reasonably close to your holiday so that it is fresh in your mind.
If you are comfortable with a particular set of kit, using different gear can be an adjustment. It’s basically the same, but the handling and placement of certain things may be unfamiliar at first. You will probably end up using different brands of diving gear.
Owning your own gear is a great way to increase your comfort and confidence underwater. If you’re not ready to invest in everything at once, consider purchasing a mask and snorkel and possibly a basic dive computer
What else you need to know? It’s a good idea to contact the dive centre where you want to finish your course in advance. Confirm your availability and the price to complete your course, including training, certification fees, any rental gear, and boat dives (if applicable). Also, if your local dive centre asks you to obtain medical clearance from a doctor, take a copy of your doctor’s sign-off to the referring dive centre.
PADI Referral Course (Theory/Pool, with paper manual) £345 PADI Referral Course - eLearning with Certification included £375 PADI Referral Course (4 x dives & certification) £375
Details of the PADI Open Water Diver Course
