PADI Advanced Open Water Course

Diving like any pastime, requires practice to perfect existing skills and to learn new ones and this is where the PADI Advanced Open Water Course comes in. Most people assume that the Advanced Open Water Course is for 'advanced' divers and that they need vast amounts of dive experience to take part. On the contrary, this course is aimed at extending the skills of the newly certified and extending the skill base of the experienced diver. When you travel overseas you need this qualification to ensure you get to go out on the best dives. This program gives students the chance to try new skills and learn new techniques all under the guidance of a qualified professional. For the diver who has been diving for a number of years this is a chance to brush up on skills, unlearn any bad habits that may have formed and learn new skills that they may not have.

You will be introduced to a range of different diving types under varying conditions. The dives will give you the ability to conduct dives such as
Wreck, Deep, Night, Navigation and Buoyancy Control.

By taking part in this course you will not only gain confidence in your diving ability, but gain the freedom to take part in a wide variety of dives.

This course emphasises student involvement in all aspects of dive planning and gives them the ability to safely plan the dives independently once the course is finished.

The dives on this course also count towards the respective specialties and give you a taste of the various options that you have to continue your education. The PADI Advanced Open Water certification is also a prerequisite for various specialty courses. If you are unsure about what interests to follow in diving or just want to improve your skills then this is the course for you.

Course Structure - Kaikoura: $599
This course is conducted over two weeknights and one weekend. The first two nights typically start at 6pm and involve classroom work and confined water training. This portion of the course is conducted here at Dive HQ Christchurch. The open water dives will take place in Kaikoura this includes 5 dives spread over 2 days.

Includes:

Manuals / Certification
Complimentary transport
Dive Cylinders and Air
5 Open Water Dives
1 Night accommodation in Kaikoura
Option to buy a 5th dive on our Dive Boat (if available at time)

Requirements:
Medical form to be completed by doctor
Read and Sign Dive HQ Christchurch disclosure course agreement form
Have dive gear (except cylinders) or hire from us at $100 (Refundable against package if purchased in store within one month)
Completed knowledge reviews for Boat, Deep, Night, Navigation and Naturalist from PADI manual before start of course
Have safety sausage and torch and recommend to also carry a dive slate

Kaikoura Extras:
Bedding/Sleeping bag
Warm Clothes
Food and/or money to buy food in Kaikoura

Extra add ons:
If you feel the cold you can also complete your Advanced Open Water Course in the comfort of a dry suit for an extra $150. This includes the hire of the suit and an extra lesion for using the suit safely.

Course Structure – Private:
Need more flexibility in your course? Contact us here for other options.