The PADI open water diver course is divided into 4 areas:-

1. Pre-course independent home study with your (included) DVD and Open Water manual (we will send these to you by post when you book your course online).  The 5 knowledge reviews in the course manual MUST be completed prior to your classroom session.
2. Classroom session (1 Morning).  In Maidstone - Normally on Saturday mornings.  Start at 10.30a.m. - Finish around 2.00pm. 
3. Confined Water Training (swimming pool sessions) at Maidstone Leisure Centre on Saturday & Sunday (2 days) Start 3.50pm - Finish 9.00 pm. Typical group size is 3 to 4 student to each instructor.
4. Open Water Dives at Wrasbury, Leybourne Lake or Lake Side (inland dive sites). During these two days you will demonstrate the skills learned during your confined water training.

Click to download and print our special offer.  This offer is open to anyone booking an Open Water Diver Course with Maidstone Scuba School.

PRICE INCLUDES

Fully Inclusive price includes:- Full training all academic materials, crew pack, all equipment hire, air fills, start up log, swimming pool fees & issue of PADI certification card. 

A FREE 1 to 1 catch-up session will be included for any student requiring additional coaching on Sunday

Price quoted is based on internet booking.  This course can also be booked over the phone on 01622 754280 but will incur a telephone booking surcharge of £5.00 per person.

What you need to take

• Swim Suit
• Towel
• Academic Materials (included within course fee)
• Medical Statement (click to View)
• Packed lunch
• Passport photographs
• Pound Coin for lockers

Course Pre-requisites

• No diving experience necessary
• *Minimum age: 10 - No upper age limit
• Able to swim 200 metres any style
• Able to tread water/float for 10 minutes

NOTE:- * Students between the ages of 10 to 15 will receive a PADI Junior Open Water Diver certification on completion of training.  Junior Open Water divers between the ages of 10 and 11 years may only dive with a PADI Professional, a certified parent or certified guardian to a maximum depth of 12 metres. From age 12 years and above depth is limited to 18 mts.