Here Are The Details For Your Scuba Gift
AFTER YOU GIVE THE GIFT: STUDENT REGISTERs ON LINE TO BEGIN ELEARNING ACADEMICS.
They will learn about Scuba Equipment, Underwater Environments, and the Science behind scuba diving while completing the academic part of their Scuba Lessons in the comfort of your home or anywhere you have access to the internet. The Academics take about 12-18 hours to complete. After all why not have some fun !!!!!!
When Student completes the eLearning academics it is time to start the Practical Part (Part II) of their Scuba Lessons.
Here are the details for Part II of their PADI Scuba Lessons:
Orientation Webinar - This is the kickoff of Part II of their Scuba lessons. At the orientation webinar we review all the details for the scuba lessons, meet the other students, and review important scuba concepts.
Gear Familiarization Classroom Session - This is where students become familiar and fitted with the Scuba Equipment you will be trained to use. You will learn how to assemble and disassemble all the scuba gear you will use.
Confined Water/Pool Dives - This is where students learn how to dive. During the confined water sessions you will learn how to use Scuba Equipment and perform the various underwater Scuba skills.
Open Water Checkout Dives - There are four required check out dives conducted over two days. During check out dives they will use the scuba skills you learned in the pool in an open water environment.
There are several options for check out dives. After all we want to make this as fun and easy as possible.
Option 1: 2 days of check out dives in our local quarry: admission fees to our local rock quarries currently running $20 per person day. With this option you will earn your Open Water Diver Certification.
Option 2: Complete Checkout Dives on one of our Florida Springs Trip: Click Here For Details.
Option 3 : We offer check-out dives on our group trips to warmer waters of the Caribbean but you would be expected to pay your own transport, lodging, etc.
Option 4: A Referral to any PADI Dive Shop so you can complete your checkout dives on vacation. Please note that the Dive Shop you are going to will have an additional fee for checkout dives.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Included In Your Carolina Dive Center Open Water Certification Class.
Open Water Certification Class is $525 This includes just about everything. Here is what is included:
- - PADI eLearning academics/knowledge development sessions:
- SCUBA Orientation Class.
- Scuba Gear Familiarization Class.
- 2 Confined Water/Pool Training Sessions.
- 2 days of open water check out dives (the final step to earning the Open Water scuba certification).
- Use of All SCUBA equipment for your Open Water course.
- Certification processing including your Open Water Certification Card.
- NC Sales Tax
- Student discounts on purchase of mask, fins, snorkel, and boots.
- Lots of fun and a chance to meet new friends and fellow divers.
2. Do I Need My Own Mask/Fins/Snorkel Set ?
Every Student needs their own Personal Gear (Mask, Fins, and Snorkel). This gear MUST be best-fit for you.
We do sell this equipment, provide you a customized fitting, and offer special pricing to our students.
Please click here to learn more.
3. Do I need to know how to swim?
Yes you need to know how to swim.
Students will be required to pass a swimming test. The requirements are:
- Complete a 200 yard continuous surface swim or a 300 yard swim with mask, fins and snorkel.
- 10-minute swim/float without using any swim aids.
4. Are There Age Restrictions For Classes?
Open Water Certification as a gift requires students to be at least 12 years old when they start their pool sessions.
There is no upper age restriction for adults.
Students who are 10 or 11 years old require some special considerations. Call us at (919) 341-2787 for more information regarding certification of 10 or 11 year olds.
5. Are There Restrictions For Medical Conditions?
All students must complete a Medical Questionaire & Waiver before they can begin Part II of Scuba Lessons.
There are certain Medical conditions that require a physician to confirm you can participate in scuba lessons.
For an example of the Medical Questionaire student will need to complete. Click Here
There are some medical conditions that unfortunately may mean you cannot participate in SCUBA.
To learn more about scuba and medical conditions we recommend you visit the Divers Alert Network (DAN) web site.
DAN Web site:Click Here
5. Why PADI Scuba Lessons? Click Here
OPEN WATER (BEGINNER) SCUBA CLASSES
WOW !!!!. You are considering giving the Gift Of Scuba.
PADI Divers carry the most respected and sought after scuba diving credentials in the world. No matter where you choose to dive, your PADI certification card will be recognized and accepted. In fact, on most scuba diving adventures, you’ll be surrounded by other PADI Divers who made the same certification choice you did – to train with the world’s largest and most respected scuba diving training organization.
Your Scuba Lessons Gift includes: PADI eLearning Academics, Orientation Webinar, Classroom Session, Pool Training Sessions, and Checkout Dives.. (see Below for details).
You Can Purchase your Scuba Lessons Gift now.
We will email to you a Gift Certificate you can give as a present to the Recipient.
Teaching Scuba in the Triangle Since 2004
Phone: 919-341-2787