The
Proper Introduction to Diving Course Structure
The Proper Introduction to Diving is based on the PADI Open Water
Diver scuba course, and is segmented into three areas:
- Dive Theory
and Knowledge
- Confined Water
dives
- Open Water dives.
Theory
and knowledge
The theory and knowledge portion of the course is structured for
independent study and features -
- CD-Rom, or traditional printed manual and dvd.
- No formal
classes, consultation by email or telephone.
- 8-12 hours
of study time required to complete this segment.
Confined
Water dives
- Five confined water training dives in the ocean - in pool-like
conditions in terms of depth and clarity (training in a swimming
pool is optional).
- These sessions are designed for you to learn, practice and
gain confidence in a broad range of fundamental diving skills
that you will master over time as you gain diving experience.
- 4-5 hours in the ocean.
Open
Water dives
- Four training dives to develop diving skills under real open
water conditions.
- 3-4 hours in the ocean.
- A fifth dive - a fun dive and your first as a certified Open
Water Diver!
Open Water Diver certification
Successful completion of the course will earn you the PADI Open
Water Diver certification -the most widely recognized diver certification
level in the world. More than that, you will be a better informed,
more knowledgeable, more skilled and more confident diver than
a comparable graduate of a standard dive centre course.
The Schedule
The course schedule is flexible to meet
your needs. Once you’ve
finished the topside study materials and organized your gear, it
will take two days of in-water training to complete the course.
Preparation
- Work through the cd-rom or manual.
- Correspondence as required.
- Meet to write the Final Exam and assemble all required equipment
(1/2 day).
Diving - Day 1
Meeting time: 6:00 am.
Travel to dive site via BC Ferries, gear orientation and prep during
ferry crossing.
Optional in-water drysuit orientation.
Confined Water dive #1, Open Water Dive #1.
Surface Interval.
Confined Water Dives #2 -5.
Surface Interval.
Open Water Dive #2.
Return to Vancouver arrive 6:00pm.
Diving - Day 2
Meeting Time: 6:00am.
Travel to dive site via BC Ferries, gear orientation and prep during
ferry crossing.
Open Water dive #3.
Surface Interval.
Open Water dive #4.
Surface Interval.
Fun dive.
Return to Vancouver arrive 6:00pm. |
