PRIVATE Open Water Course (3 - 4 Students)
Course - Go Dive Tasmania
Enjoy a private experience with one of our friendly dive instructors, to ensure you have the best possible experience with your group of friends or family. We'll work together to choose dates that fit in with your schedule as best we can.
The PADI Open Water Dive Course, or Learn to Dive Course is your first step towards a lifetime of adventure and fun. This course teaches you all you need to know to get into the water and start diving in a safe and, above all, fun environment.
During the course you will learn the skills and knowledge to scuba dive to a depth of 18m and upon complete obtain a lifelong certification recognised across the entire globe.
Please be aware that the minimum age to complete a Learn to Dive course in Australia is 12 years old.
This Open Water Course is split into three main components run over two weekends.
1. Knowledge Development (Online Study) - Learn comfortably at home
2. Pool Session - Confined water training to teaching you skills in a safe environment
3. Ocean Dives - Consisting of two shore dives and two boat dives
1. Knowledge Development
Complete all your knowledge development at home with PADI’s online eLearning. This can be completed using phones/tablets with PADI's App, or on laptop/desktop online.
2. Pool Dives
Take your first breaths underwater, and learn the basic skills you need to be a confident scuba diver in a safe and comfortable environment. Conducted at one of the pools in the Hobart area.
3. Ocean Dives
Your four ocean dives take place on Tasmania’s beautiful east coast which is world renowned for its temperate water diving. Stay at our comfortable accommodation for the weekend while you apply the skills you learnt in the pool to real ocean scuba diving. Explore the wonders of the sea at some of Tasmania’s best dive sites.
Course Includes:
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Online PADI E-Learning for 3 or 4 people
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Equipment Rental
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Pool Session
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2 x Shore dives
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2 x Boat dives
Not Included:
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Transport - You must have your own transport for the entirety of the course
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National Parks Pass - You may need a national parks pass for ocean dives
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Food and Drink
Diving Doctors
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Please see this link for information on diving doctors in your area: Diving Doctor List
You MUST read through all Booking Conditions prior to purchasing your course.
Tasmania's highest rated dive training centre
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- Description
- MEDICAL
- BOOKING CONDITIONS
- Reviews
Enjoy a private experience with one of our friendly dive instructors, to ensure you have the best possible experience with your group of friends or family. We'll work together to choose dates that fit in with your schedule as best we can.
The PADI Open Water Dive Course, or Learn to Dive Course is your first step towards a lifetime of adventure and fun. This course teaches you all you need to know to get into the water and start diving in a safe and, above all, fun environment.
During the course you will learn the skills and knowledge to scuba dive to a depth of 18m and upon complete obtain a lifelong certification recognised across the entire globe.
Please be aware that the minimum age to complete a Learn to Dive course in Australia is 12 years old.
This Open Water Course is split into three main components run over two weekends.
1. Knowledge Development (Online Study) - Learn comfortably at home
2. Pool Session - Confined water training to teaching you skills in a safe environment
3. Ocean Dives - Consisting of two shore dives and two boat dives
1. Knowledge Development
Complete all your knowledge development at home with PADI’s online eLearning. This can be completed using phones/tablets with PADI's App, or on laptop/desktop online.
2. Pool Dives
Take your first breaths underwater, and learn the basic skills you need to be a confident scuba diver in a safe and comfortable environment. Conducted at one of the pools in the Hobart area.
3. Ocean Dives
Your four ocean dives take place on Tasmania’s beautiful east coast which is world renowned for its temperate water diving. Stay at our comfortable accommodation for the weekend while you apply the skills you learnt in the pool to real ocean scuba diving. Explore the wonders of the sea at some of Tasmania’s best dive sites.
Course Includes:
-
Online PADI E-Learning for 3 or 4 people
-
Equipment Rental
-
Pool Session
-
2 x Shore dives
-
2 x Boat dives
Not Included:
-
Transport - You must have your own transport for the entirety of the course
-
National Parks Pass - You may need a national parks pass for ocean dives
-
Food and Drink
Diving Doctors
-
Please see this link for information on diving doctors in your area: Diving Doctor List
You MUST read through all Booking Conditions prior to purchasing your course.
To make it easier for you, please see the links below that have the recreational diving medical forms attached.
Go Dive Tasmania will require a diving medical from anyone who submits a yes answer and is prompted to see a doctor or is 45 years or older. You should always have a medical completed prior to booking your course if required.
PADI RSTC DIVE MEDICAL*
Please note: PADI RSTC Dive Medical can be completed by any willing GP. When you call your GP, be sure to ask for a recreational diving medical. Not all GP's will be willing to complete this, so ensure you ask first. All doctors listed below are able and willing to complete recreational diving medicals in Tasmania. Be sure to print and take the forms with you to ensure a smooth process.
SPUMS DIVE MEDICAL*
Please note: SPUMS Dive Medical can only be used at accredited doctors. To find doctors accredited near you, please see the following link: SPUMS Doctor List
Doctors Performing Recreational Diving Medicals Hobart Region:
Dr Michael Tooth
City Doctors Hobart
(03) 6231 3003
Hyperbaric Medicine Unit (Royal)
(03) 6166 8196
Dr David Smart (Howrah)
0407 138 332
Inquiries: dsmart@iinet.net.au
Dr Graham Stephens
Your Health Hub
(03) 6122 0150
Dr Elizabeth Elliott
General Practice Plus
(03) 6223 5533
Dover Medical Centre
(03) 6298 1222
Sorell Doctors Surgery (only if you're an existing patient)
(03) 6265 1595
Doctors Performing Recreational Diving Medicals Northern Region:
Windmill Hill Medical (Launceston)
(03) 6776 0080
Tremaur Medical Centre (Launceston)
(03) 6776 0080
Rose Cottage Medical (Launceston)
(03) 6334 3622
Exeter Medical Center (Exeter)(03) 6394 4247
SmartClinics (Devonport)
(03) 6422 6200
Burnie General Practice (Burnie)
(03) 6431 7708
Wynyard Medical Centre (Wynyard)
(03) 6442 2201
Please note: If you are required to complete a recreational diving medical that you allow enough time to see the doctor. It is usual to expect a wait time of 14 days or more.If you have any questions regarding the diving medical, please contact Go Dive Tasmania either by phone or email.P: (03) 6231 9749 E: info@godivetassie.com.au
Course Booking Conditions
All participants completing a scuba diving course must be at least 12 years old, with the exception of programs such as Bubble Makers or Seal Team where 8 years old is allowed.
You must have your own transport for the entirety of the course. Go Dive will not be responsible for transporting you to and from the store.
As dives are commonly conducted within National Parks, you should obtain a parks pass for your personal vehicle. You can obtain a parks pass here: https://passes.parks.tas.gov.au/
All courses are taught in English. You are not allowed to translate to someone in another language for safety reasons. No exceptions.
You will be required to complete a medical statement which may result in you needing to complete a medical with a doctor.
Anyone age 45 years or over MUST complete a recreational diving medical with a doctor prior to starting their course and acknowledge that it is recommended that you book course dates with adequate time to complete your medical prior to that start date.
You must be able to swim at least 200 meters and float for 10 minutes unassisted. A swim test will be conducted first thing during Open Water Course. Failure to pass the swimming test will result in a cancellation of your course without refund. Not brining swimming gear is not an accepted excuse. All students will complete the test on the required day, or pay to return another day at $150 per hour to complete the swim. 1 hour minimum from time staff leave the Hobart store and return.
By purchasing the course you agree to a non-refundable deposit of $245 per person. Refunds will only be given to requests made within 30 days of original booking, less the non-refundable deposit. e.g. $645 Course - $245 = $400 total refund.
Subject to failing a recreational diving medical and supplying the failed medical to: info@godivetassie.com.au a course is partially refundable less the $245 non-refundable deposit. If within 14 days of your start date, no refunds will be considered.
“Combo” course refunds. A refund between the differences in value of the next course down will be processed, less the $245 non-refundable deposit.
e.g. $1999 course –(minus) $1575 course = $424 value difference –(minus) $245 non-refundable deposit = $179 total refund
No refunds will be given to cancellations within 14 days of start of course.
Switching selected courses dates within 14 days of start of course will incur a $245 re-booking fee per person booked. You may only switch selected dates once. Any further requests to change dates will result in a full course payment.
Not attending or failing to complete the course will incur a $245 re-booking fee to try again. This is allowed once only within the following 12 month period. Any further attempts will incur a full course charge.
Upon booking the course we will contact you via email/phone for you details, please respond in a timely manner to ensure you receive your online learning. Please ensure to check your spam folder. If you do not hear from us, it is your responsibility to contact us via email at: info@godivetassie.com.au
You will be required to complete online information and waiver forms that both Go Dive and PADI provide. These must be completed prior to your course start dates. No exceptions will be made.