The Open Water course has three parts, and starts right in the comfort of your own home. Everything begins with the online training or 'eLearning', that takes you through all of the initial theory, and skill introduction, with quizzes along the way to check your understanding of the diving concepts.

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Once all of the online modules are completed, and you are now here in Port Douglas, the second and third parts of the course are the swimming pool, and open water training sessions. These are conducted over three days, with the first day being at the Mirage Country Club facility, where we learn and perfect the basic dive skills needed for open water divers. This practice time in the pool is the perfect opportunity to become familiar with your equipment, try-out your new skills, and gain confidence, all while diving in a safe and fun environment.

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To finish the course, we spend two days diving at the Outer Great Barrier Reef, putting all of your new abilities to good use, as you explore stunning dive sites. During your training dives, we build on everything you have learned so far, by introducing the use of dive computers, how to plan your own dives, and to employ environmentally responsible dives practices. With our schedule including 3 dives per-day, that means you will complete the course with 2 extra dives, beyond the 4 that are normally offered as part of this training program. These dives are included in your course at no added cost.

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With all of the training completed, we then complete the simple application process for your new certification, with a digital 'e-card' issued to you via email, which can then be downloaded to your device, ready for the next time you go diving!