*** Open Water Course - Comprehensive ***

Scubabo Dive Victoria will provide comprehensive training from their Queenscliff dive centre, where you will have access to a private purpose-built dive pool, accommodation and vessels for dive charters in Port Phillip Bay!

Then you may need an extra day to complete the SSI Perfect Buoyancy and Enriched Air Nitrox  Specialties, which can be organised around your availability. (We will try to complete both specialties across the 3 days but in the event we cannot facilitate, we will bring you back for one more day)

The SSI Perfect Buoyancy program teaches you the skills and techniques needed to maximize your dive experience, increase your comfort in the water, and get the most from your equipment. You will earn the SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty certification. 

As a Nitrox diver, you can increase your bottom times and safety margins, plus shorten your surface intervals - so you can spend more time diving and less time waiting! In this program, you will learn new skills and increase your diving knowledge whilst learning how to safely plan and dive with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen. Upon completion, you will earn an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 40% certification.

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

At our dive centre, we offer rental equipment on SCUBA hardware only.  This does not include mask, snorkel, fins, boots and gloves – you must own these for your course.

The Melbourne based store, Scuba Culture (Burwood) has a wide range of discounted equipment both instore and online at www.scubadiveshop.com.au

Make time to get fitted at our shop after you complete your booking!

Scuba diving relies heavily on being comfortable in the water with the gear you are using so most people becoming divers take the opportunity to purchase some of the personal items that will enhance the course and can be used well after the course for your diving and snorkelling adventures. Some popular items students buy, along with the basic starting equipment are: Wetsuits, Boots, Hoods, SMB & Reel, Computer, Torch and Compass

Prerequisites:

• The minimum age to participate is 12 years old (a parent's or guardian's consent is required for participants under 18 years old.)
• All participants must complete a Medical Questionnaire. If any of the questions are flagged as "Yes" you may need to gain medical clearance from a doctor prior to participating. Please ensure you complete this Medical Questionnaire before the start of your course to avoid delays or disappointment
• You must be able to swim 200 metres without stopping. There is no time limit for this and you may use any swimming stroke(s) you want.
• You must be able to float or tread water for 10 minutes, again using any method(s) you want.

Dive Medical:

A dive medical may be required if you fall into one or more of the following categories:

• Those with an at risk medical condition; or are over 45 years of age; or have a body mass
  index (BMI) over 30 AND a waist circumference greater than 102cm for males and 88cm for females.

If you fall into one or more of these categories you may need to consult your GP for further clearances. We will send you a confirmation email with a Medical waiver attached - be sure to read through this prior to your course and follow the guidelines for medical reviews by a professional.

Inclusions:

• Cost includes BC, regs, tanks, weights and wetsuit, air fills
• SSI training materials and fees, certification
• All pool, Boat and Shore Dives required for certification

Course Schedule:

Our course requires a minimum 3 days to complete.  If you would prefer to complete this course
over 2 weekends please refer to our Two Weekend Option course schedule and contact us to advise your preference.  Please note, we may have to conduct the specialty courses over a separate weekend or date to that of the open water course.

Note: This course needs a minimum of 4 students to commence