PADI Open Water Diver – Referral (ENG) / Part 1

Includes:

• Training
• Equipment
• Pool access

Duration: 1 Day

Key Aspects of the Course:

• Theory: Online (PADI eLearning) or classroom sessions covering basic scuba principles and safety
• Confined Water Training: Practice essential skills in a pool or pool-like environment
• Focus: Equipment use, buoyancy control, and safety procedures
• Goal: Become a safe and confident diver, ready for open water dives

Key Details:

• Structure: Theory + confined water training (no open water dives included)
• Continuation: Final 4 open water dives can be completed within 12 months at any PADI center worldwide
• Outcome: Ideal option to finish your certification while traveling (e.g., in warm water destinations)

Skills Taught (Examples):

• Regulator recovery and clearing
• Mask removal, replacement, and clearing
• Buoyancy control (using BCD)
• Emergency procedures (e.g., controlled emergency swimming ascent and air sharing)