PADI Open Water Course
Get Certified right here in the UK!
Get your PADI Open Water certification with DM Scuba Training We are an official PADI Training centre!
If you’ve always wanted to learn how to scuba dive then you've come to the right place! Discover new adventures or simply see the wondrous world beneath the waves, this is where it all starts.
The PADI Open Water Diver course is the world’s most popular scuba course, and has introduced millions of people to the adventurous diving lifestyle.
DM Scuba teach in very small groups, never more than two students per instructor. We're not a production line dive centre and offer a much more personal course to suit your timescales. We also teach exclusively in Dry Suits at no extra cost so you'll be warmer in the water allowing you to enjoy your dives more.
You'll complete four pool and theory sessions on Thursday evenings at the Filton Leisure Centre in Bristol, we complete everything on the one evening each week, for four weeks. The open water dives will take place over a weekend which will includes four dives over the two days.
Our prices are completely inclusive of all PADI materials, all dive kit, certification and air. We supply everything you need for the course!* There are no hidden extras!*
We have lots of options available and different combined packages so you can save money as well! See below for further details.
Discounts are available for anyone who has signed up to PADI e-Learning and has associated the course to us through the online portal.
For more information on eLearning Click Here
Get your PADI Open Water certification with DM Scuba Training We are an official PADI Training centre!
If you’ve always wanted to learn how to scuba dive then you've come to the right place! Discover new adventures or simply see the wondrous world beneath the waves, this is where it all starts.
The PADI Open Water Diver course is the world’s most popular scuba course, and has introduced millions of people to the adventurous diving lifestyle.
DM Scuba teach in very small groups, never more than two students per instructor. We're not a production line dive centre and offer a much more personal course to suit your timescales. We also teach exclusively in Dry Suits at no extra cost so you'll be warmer in the water allowing you to enjoy your dives more.
You'll complete four pool and theory sessions on Thursday evenings at the Filton Leisure Centre in Bristol, we complete everything on the one evening each week, for four weeks. The open water dives will take place over a weekend which will includes four dives over the two days.
Our prices are completely inclusive of all PADI materials, all dive kit, certification and air. We supply everything you need for the course!* There are no hidden extras!*
We have lots of options available and different combined packages so you can save money as well! See below for further details.
Discounts are available for anyone who has signed up to PADI e-Learning and has associated the course to us through the online portal.
For more information on eLearning Click Here
What you will learn
The PADI Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases:
1 - Knowledge Development (home study then review at the pool) to understand basic principles of scuba diving
2 - Confined Water Dives to learn basic scuba skills
3 - Open Water Dives to review your skills and explore!
Prerequisites
To enrol in this courses you need to be at least 10 years old, be able to swim at least 200m without stopping, be able to tread water for 10 minutes and fit into one of our school dry suits or supply your own exposure suit for the Open Water dives. By enrolling in this course, you are acknowledging that you are able to do that. You will also need to complete a standard PADI Medical form which may require a doctor’s signature to say you are fit to dive if you have any pertinent medical history. If you've never suffered from any of the conditions listed, you can sign it yourself.
The fun part
The fun part about this course is . . . well, just about all of it because learning to dive is incredible. You breathe underwater for the first time (something you’ll never forget) and learn what you need to know to become a certified diver.
During the course, you’ll make do four pool dives and four Open Water dives at a local dive site under the supervision of your PADI Instructor.
In the PADI Open Water Diver course, you learn to use scuba gear including a dry suit, compass and standard accessories.
The PADI Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases:
1 - Knowledge Development (home study then review at the pool) to understand basic principles of scuba diving
2 - Confined Water Dives to learn basic scuba skills
3 - Open Water Dives to review your skills and explore!
Prerequisites
To enrol in this courses you need to be at least 10 years old, be able to swim at least 200m without stopping, be able to tread water for 10 minutes and fit into one of our school dry suits or supply your own exposure suit for the Open Water dives. By enrolling in this course, you are acknowledging that you are able to do that. You will also need to complete a standard PADI Medical form which may require a doctor’s signature to say you are fit to dive if you have any pertinent medical history. If you've never suffered from any of the conditions listed, you can sign it yourself.
The fun part
The fun part about this course is . . . well, just about all of it because learning to dive is incredible. You breathe underwater for the first time (something you’ll never forget) and learn what you need to know to become a certified diver.
During the course, you’ll make do four pool dives and four Open Water dives at a local dive site under the supervision of your PADI Instructor.
In the PADI Open Water Diver course, you learn to use scuba gear including a dry suit, compass and standard accessories.
Course Options / Prices
Open Water Bronze
The full Open Water course! Everything you need to become a qualified diver.
£450
£410 with eLearning
The full Open Water course! Everything you need to become a qualified diver.
£450
£410 with eLearning
Open Water Silver / Dry suit
As above but with an extra dive to gain your Dry Suit Specialty Certification saving £80
Additional £90
£540
£500 with eLearning
As above but with an extra dive to gain your Dry Suit Specialty Certification saving £80
Additional £90
£540
£500 with eLearning
Open Water Silver / Nitrox
As above but with an extra bit of theory to gain your Nitrox Certification saving £19
Additional £80
£530
£490 with eLearning
As above but with an extra bit of theory to gain your Nitrox Certification saving £19
Additional £80
£530
£490 with eLearning
Open Water Gold
You dive with a PADI Professional (one-on-one) on all of your
Open Water dives and pool sessions
Just add £100 to any course
You dive with a PADI Professional (one-on-one) on all of your
Open Water dives and pool sessions
Just add £100 to any course
Open Water / Advanced Open Water
Platinum
Open Water Bronze and Advanced Open Water Course
Both courses together!
£775
(Saving £25)
£700 with OW and AOW eLearning
Platinum
Open Water Bronze and Advanced Open Water Course
Both courses together!
£775
(Saving £25)
£700 with OW and AOW eLearning

The learning materials you'll need
PADI’s Open Water Diver materials cover what you need to know about basic scuba diving skills, terminology and safety procedures. Your Open Water Crew Pack is included in the course price and is yours to keep, unless you've signed up for eLearning.
For each concept you’ll read a description and watch the DVD as well either supplied or online. Then you’ll jump in the pool to practice these skills with your instructor. Later, as a certified diver, use the course materials as a reference guide for future diving adventures and to review what you learned. The eLearning is available for 12 months.
PADI’s Open Water Diver materials cover what you need to know about basic scuba diving skills, terminology and safety procedures. Your Open Water Crew Pack is included in the course price and is yours to keep, unless you've signed up for eLearning.
For each concept you’ll read a description and watch the DVD as well either supplied or online. Then you’ll jump in the pool to practice these skills with your instructor. Later, as a certified diver, use the course materials as a reference guide for future diving adventures and to review what you learned. The eLearning is available for 12 months.
*(Transportation and dive site entry fees where applicable, are not included and you must be able to fit into one of our school dry suits)
Please feel free to contact us for any further information on 07920 556116 or click on our contact page to send us an email and for details on how to book.