Learn to Scuba dive in Melbourne with the Academy of Scuba Team.
PADI Open Water Diver Course
Our
typical courses at Glen Iris are run over two consecutive weekends, with one day
exploring the knowledge you need to go scuba diving, one day learning skills
in a swimming pool, and two days diving in the ocean.
If you find it
hard to take 2 weekends off we have flexible schedules, mid week
courses or you can arrange to have your own private instructor and do
the course whenever you like.
We have broken our courses up slightly differently at our Rye facility.
Rye courses start
on a Friday night for theory from 7pm, Saturday in finish your theory
and do your pool session.
2 shore dives on the Sunday and the
following Saturday to do 2 boat dives. E/Learning is perfect for this
course as it means you can come in on the Saturday do a Quick Quiz and
head off to the Pool.
This means that you can learn to dive in 3 days.
You
also have access to our club house for accommodation for the Friday and
Saturday nights. It makes for a great weekend away and for a very
convenient option to those who are short on time.
What if I don’t like it? 100% Money Back Guarantee If,
after the pool day, you decide you do not like scuba diving and do not
wish to continue, then we will fully refund your course. That’s
confidence!
For a 4 Day Course:
Part one- Saturday 9am - 4pm
You will have done your home study prior to this day of the
course, we will go over the Knowledge Reviews and exam which is conducted at our shop in Glen Iris.
Part two- Sunday
9am - 4pm
During the pool session you’ll learn and practice the skills over 5 dives you’ll
need for open water. This is conducted in one of our local swimming
pools in Ashburton. Breathing underwater is an experience like no other
– your first breaths in the pool are something you’ll likely remember
forever!
Part three- Saturday
9am - 4pm
2 shore dives will be conducted, Typically at Rye
Pier.
The beauty of Melbourne's bay's is that if it is a bit windy on one side
we can go to some other sites like Flinders Pier
These sites go to around 5 metres in depth and give you a fantastic
chance to practice and perfect your diving skills before going deeper
the following day.
Part four- Sunday 9am - 4pm (TBC depending on boat times)
2
boat dives are conducted the next day out to some of the beautiful
marine national parks. Sites like Portsea Hole, Popes Eye, the Grotto
and other reefs along the Lonsdale and Nepean walls are our favourites
when it comes to training you and introducing you to what is in Melbourne's Port
Phillip Bay.
For a 3 Day Course
Part two - Saturday 9am - 5pm
We Start your theory and do our exams, then off to the pool. You’ll learn and practice the skills over 5 dives you’ll
need for open water. This is conducted in one of our local swimming
pools in Rosebud. Breathing underwater is an experience like no other
– your first breaths in the pool are something you’ll likely remember
forever!
Part three- Sunday
9am - 4pm
2 shore dives will be conducted at Rye
Pier.
The beauty of Melbourne's bay's is that if it is a bit windy on one side
we can go to some other sites like Flinders Pier.
These sites go to around 5 metres in depth and give you a fantastic
chance to practice and perfect your diving skills before going deeper.
Part four- Saturday 9am - 4pm (TBC depending on boat times)
2
boat dives are conducted to some of the beautiful
marine national parks. Sites like Portsea Hole, Popes Eye, the Grotto
and other reefs along the Lonsdale and Nepean walls are our favourites
when it comes to training you and introducing you to what is in Melbourne's Port
Phillip Bay.
You
can begin learning to scuba dive today! All we need is $250 deposit to
secure your place on any of our upcoming courses. Drop by Academy of
Scuba to collect your Crew Pack, or book yourself online now, and
you’ll be diving before you know it. We’ll even loan you a DVD to make
your home study easier, or for just $20 you can have your very own copy. Watch the DVD, explore your Crew Pack, complete
some simple Knowledge Reviews and you’re all set for the first day of
your course!
What if I don’t like it? 100% Money Back GuaranteeIf,
after the pool day, you decide you do not like scuba diving and do not
wish to continue, then we will fully refund your course. That’s
confidence!
For
your comfort and hygiene we require you to have your own personal items
- that is, your mask, snorkel, boots and fins. Masks especially need to
fit your individual face shape correctly, otherwise they have a habit
of filling up with water and spoiling your fun.
You
will also need
to get yourself a dive medical certificate before you start your
training. This will need to be completed by a diving doctor. We can
recommend an experienced scuba diving physician near you or you can get
it done on Wednesday nights in the shop with our own Diving Doctor. We
are the only shop in Australia that offers this service. Please call to
book your place, if Wednesday won't do let us know and we can arrange
another time to get the medical done, so we can get you into
Melbourne's amazing dive spots.
PADI Scuba Diver Course - $ 449
The PADI Scuba Diver program is a subprogram of the PADI Open Water Diver program, the PADI Scuba Diver rating allows you to get certified quickly and easily by minimizing time constraints. With the PADI Scuba Diver certification you can only dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, Instructor or higher professional on your next vacation or dive trip to a depth of 12 meters or less. It includes the PADI Scuba Diver course, your own copy of
PADI’s “Go Dive” manual, knowledge review session, 3 pool dives and 2 open water
dives, use of modern scuba equipment, your own PADI Diver’s Log Book
and the PADI Recreational Dive Planner.
PADI Open Water Course - $ 649
In
as little as 3 Days or two weekends of training, you can be qualified to start
exploring the aquatic realms of any country in the world with out a Instructor or Divemaster. This package
is ideal if you’d like to get diving now, start doing Scuba dives to 18
metres or less, and then expand your dive skills and knowledge in the
future. It includes the PADI Open Water Diver course, your own copy of
PADI’s “Go Dive” manual, knowledge review sessions, 5 pool dives and 4 open water
dives, use of modern scuba equipment, your own PADI Diver’s Log Book
and the PADI Recreational Dive Planner.
SUPER DEAL Adventure Package - $999 ( Open Water and Advanced Course)
As with most adventures, in diving a little extra training goes a long
way… all the way to 30 metres below the surface for starters! This
package includes everything in the Open Water Course package, plus your Advanced Course – Deep Diver, Underwater Navigator, Night, Peak performance and Wreck Dive are the 5 dives you will do. You’ll have loads of fun with your new dive buddies, learn and
practice skills to make you a more proficient and safer diver, receive
your own copy of PADI’s “Adventures in Diving” manual, and with 9
dives, you’ll start to really see the fantastic and exciting places
scuba diving can take you. This is a great Package as it saves you $ 125 on your Advanced Course.
So you get you're Advanced Course for only $ 350
One on One - $1149Time-
It’s always in short supply, and many people who’d love to get diving
just can’t find two consecutive weekends to do so. If this sounds like
you, a one-on-one package might suit. It’s the same as our Open Water Course package, but it’s just you and your personal diving instructor,
at any times you choose. Whether it is knowledge reviews and pool
dives at night, ocean dives during the week, or even four days straight
training, it’s entirely up to you, although courses must be completed
within the same time frame!
To
show that your are comfortable in the water we go through a couple of
basic swimming skills at the beginning of your pool session. Talk to
us if you are not a confident swimmer and we can get you started in
your Scuba diving adventures through one of our other programs.
Minimum ages-
12
years old for obtaining a PADI junior open water certification
(restrictions include being only able to dive to 12m depth and must be
supervised by an adult qualified diver)
15 years of age to obtain your full PADI open water diver certification
You
will also have to be cleared for diving by a certified diving doctor.
You can get this at the Shop with our in house Diving Doctor.
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