Registrations for this event are closed.
We are honoured to help you start your underwater journey.
The course layout is as follows:
- Before payment/ securing spot on this course: UQ swim test and complete medical form.
- ONLINE TRAINING (8-12 hours before course): start your independant online training at home through the world class PADI eLearning system.
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ORIENTATION (October 30th): review your online training, try on the scuba gear and learn to assemble your scuba kit.
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POOL DIVES (November 2nd): full day in pool to master all scuba skills that you have learned about during your eLearning and will be later practiced in Ocean.
- PACK LOAN GEAR (November 7th): Be at the club to meet other divers and organise loan gear for the weekend.
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OCEAN DIVES (November 9th + 10th): explore the reef, putting the skills you have learned into practice, over the course of 4 training dives. We will also go through gear care where you will learn how to take care of your diving gear and log your first 4 dives into your diving logbook.
- CERTIFICATION - once you have met all the requirements for the course, your instructor will certify you as a PADI Open Water Diver! You can now join us on our social dives and go diving anywhere in the world!
Included:
- Transport to/from University of Queensland St Lucia Campus
- 1 year of UniDive membership
- 3-months of gear hire
- All PADI eLearning materials
What you need:
- Mask, snorkel and fins
- Swimmers and towel
- Water bottle and packed lunch/snacks
