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Dive 2000 recommend the PADI Open Water Diver course, the most popular learn to dive program in the world! As a certified PADI Open Water Diver, the most widely recognized and respected rating in the world, you and your buddy have the freedom to dive anywhere. Our classes are limited to small number meaning that you get maximum time with our experienced instructors. We offer a number of convenient ways to complete your training:

“Diving with Dive 2000 is tops. The lessons and atmosphere are easygoing, the people like minded. A perfect way to start a new hobby. You will be amazed how much there is to see under water around Sydney!” Mike - 2008 PADI Open Water Diver

“Thanks Dive 2000, you’ve made my transition from land to water as easy & interesting as riding a bike...and now that I’ve started growing gills, you can hardly get me out of the water!!! Diving has become a passion with the first breath from a regulator, and it’s all thanks to your wonderful instructors.” Viktor - 2008 PADI OW Diver

PADI Open Water Courses

PADI eLearning - Start now with the Online Experience

Our standard courses include a Wednesday evening for reviewing your diving knowledge. By signing up with the PADI eLearning program you get to skip this evening session & other theory time with the convenience of working in your own time from home. Click Here for eLearning details

Express eLearning Course - $395
This course is perfect for busy people who are looking for a quality scuba course.

· Course runs over 3 full days on the weekend following a Wed evening briefing
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· Or choose our Mid-Week course option which runs Mon, Tue, Wed
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Comprehensive Course - $610
Take your dive training to the next level and build on the Express Course by experiencing a double boat dive and evening dive with your instructor.

· Course runs over 4 full days following a Wed evening briefing plus Night Dive and Double Boat Dive

Deluxe Course - $995
The ultimate in learning to dive! Experience all the comprehensive course has to offer, but complete your training with a weekend in spectacular Jervis Bay. This onboard adventure will allow you to dive some of the richest waters in NSW with your instructor.

· Course runs over 3 weekends with a Wed evening knowledge review plus pool and ocean dives

· Final Weekend in Jervis Bay onboard Ocean Trek Dive Resort or on another Dive 2000 weekend getaway in NSW.

Personal Tuition - Price on Application
Due to time constraints or other factors, many people prefer a private scuba course which we cater for exclusively at Dive 2000. This is also an option for travelers who wish to do the pool and knowledge section of their scuba training in Sydney before completing their certification at a holiday destination. Talk to us in the shop for how we can meet your needs.

What do I need to start?

Virtually anyone who is more than 14 years old, in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification. If you are between 12 and 14 there is a PADI Junior Open Water Diver program available.

You will need to get a dive medical done prior to starting the pool training sessions. Click here for a List of Dive Doctors.

What’s Included?

· Your own PADI Crew Pack including, PADI Diving Manual and PADI RDP, logbook and PADI Wall Certificate.

· Use of full set of scuba diving equipment (assumes your own mask, snorkel and fins - additional $15).

· Knowledge Development sessions.

· Pool training dives in an indoor heated pool.

· Two days ocean diving: Four shore dives around Sydney.

· Air fills for all dives during the course.

· PADI Diving Certification Card and.

· Small Class sizes.

Course Schedule

Our typical course schedule is;

· Wednesday Evening 7pm-9pm - Knowledge Development (not required for PADI eLearning option)

· Weekend 1

· Sat Equipment issue anytime between 3-6pm

· Sun 8:30am-5:30pm: Pool Training Dives

· Weekend 2 (Sat & Sun 9am-5pm) - 4 Ocean dives at a great Sydney location

Open Water Course Notes & Policies

· If you fail to complete your home study components prior to the in-water training stage of the course then the in-water training will be required to be postponed and a $100 fee will apply

· Once you have started your course, if you complete the course on different dates - $100 fee will apply

· If you change course dates within 7 days of commencement than a $100 fee applies

Got Friends who want to dive?

Bring along one or more friends to your course and each of you receive $25 off the course cost