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Scuba Diving In Brisbane | Learn To Dive | Scuba Shane Diving

OPEN WATER COURSE

Cost: A$550 (GST incl)

ALL gear included!

Course Dates

  • Course Dates

    🐡 14th-16th September

    🦈 27th-29th September

    🐙 5th-7th October

    🐋16th-18th October

    🐬25th-27th October

Learn to dive on our Open Water Course

People who don’t eat gluten are really going against the grain! 😜

Learn to dive with a smile on our Open Water Course 😉. Indeed, this will be your first step into the deep blue on our most popular scuba course! Further, the scuba course covers all the basic knowledge about equipment, physiology and the marine environment. Furthermore, this course gives students the necessary skills to conduct open-water dives safely. Importantly, you will be able to dive into conditions similar to your training without the direct supervision of an instructor.

Over the next three days, you will become an Open Water Diver. Once completed, you will qualify internationally to dive to a maximum depth of 18 metres.

Why should you do your Open Water Course?

💥All your equipment is included in the price 💥

Above all, this will be an adventure that you weren’t expecting. Have you ever wondered what happens beneath the surface while sitting on the banks? Indeed, there is a new world to be explored. Further, all equipment is replaced every couple of years and is of the highest standard. Finally, once you’re certified, travelling overseas allows yet another adventure to be had. That should convince you, so let’s slip into our wetsuits and take the plunge together.

Why is Scuba Shane Diving different?

Excitingly, the Open Water Diver Course includes the following:

  • All equipment included- no additional hire cost 🤯
  • Digital certification card
  • Taught with Faber steel tanks – the Ferrari of scuba tanks
  • Updated weight system (integrated and weight belt)
  • Dive computers – for a safer dive profile
  • Small groups of 5
  • International certification to 18 metres
  • Most competitive price in Brisbane 💲

Finally, we believe the key to learning is to have a smile.

How is the scuba course structured?

  • Notably, the Open Water Course begins with a pre-course introduction. It will be conducted either by phone or email. Notably, you complete the theory during your own time before coming to the course.
  • Firstly, day one of the course is the confined scuba dive, which begins at 8:00 am and finishes at 2:00 pm at Morningside. You will learn all the necessary skills to complete the Open Water Scuba Course on this day.
  • Secondly, on days two and three, when high tide is slack in the ocean. Here, you will demonstrate the skills learnt at the pool while enjoying diving into the sea for the first time.
  • Importantly, if you are interested in diving with the turtles at Cook Island or manta rays off Stradbroke Island, there will be an opportunity to upgrade on the third day.
  • Finally, further details will be provided for the interested student on the Advanced Course.

Upgraded Premium Stradbroke Scuba Course

$780 (Incl GST)

This particular version of the open water course provides the diver with a more Brisbane-based course. Importantly, it will be taught over Saturday and Sunday and sliding into Monday. With a course size of 4, it provides a very personal and detailed beginners’ course. Excitingly, the boat dives will be tailored for the beginner, with the third dive at the protected and calm waters of Shag Rock and the reward dive at either Manta Bommie or Flat Rock. 

This is by far my favourite version of the Open Water Course. 

Less driving, more diving (that should go onto a T-shirt) 🚗

Why this is my favourite version of the Open Water Course

  1. Exposed to shore and boat dives
  2. All equipment included
  3. Taught with steel and aluminium tanks (no one else does this)
  4. Less driving and more diving
  5. Stradbroke Island double boat dive
  6. Group size of four divers
  7. Very competitive price for a Brisbane double boat course

What happens after I complete the course?

I will instantly upload your FREE digital card into your account and be ready to enrol on the Advanced Adventure Diver Course or any other Specialty Course. Or, join me on either-

  • Cook Island
  • Flinders Reef
  • Manta Bommie
  • Flat Rock
  • Ex-HMAS Brisbane

How do I book my Open Water Course?

  • Importantly, this is a significant reason we can charge for one of the cheapest scuba courses in Brisbane. Indeed, we have selected not to pay a payment/booking software fee. Here, we save on the annual subscription and a commission fee, which is usually charged around 2% of your final price. As a result, we can pass the savings onto YOU!
  • So, scroll down and click on the BOOK NOW tag. Here, you will complete a couple of questions I will send you by email. Afterwards, I’ll reply with any inquiries I may have and the payment/course details to enrol on your course.
  • Finally, call me if you haven’t heard from me within 24 hours. Let’s get you onto your new adventure as soon as possible!

Open Water Course Prerequisites

  1. Physically fit and able to swim 200 metres unassisted.
  2. Tread water for 10 minutes.
  3. Complete the medical form before your course.
  4. Complete the online waiver before your course.
  5. Submit your completed theory workbook.
  6. Be 12 years or older.
  7. Importantly, you need to provide your transport.
  8. Finally, enjoy dad jokes!

I don’t trust stairs…………….. They’re always up to something!

Open Water Course Layout

Day 1 – Pool dives

  • Day at Colmslie Pool at Cannon Hill  (bring your swimwear, towel, change of clothes and lunch). 
  • The start time is 7.45 am to go over the theory and final exam answers
  • Swim test of 200m and a 10min tread water (must pass) 🏊‍♂️
  • We aim to finish at 2 pm. However, I’m here for you and happy to spend more time in the pool to nail our skills. We want to enjoy ourselves and not rush the day.
  • Have fun

Day 2/3 – Open Water Dives

  • You will travel to Tweed Heads Shore dive site for four (4) open water shore dives on the high tide (carpooling is preferred)
  • We must dive open water dives on the slack high tide
  • Cook Island reef dive(an optional upgrade at a discounted rate) is well worth it!
  • Logbooks and what’s next for you.
  • Finalise any administration and receive your digital certification card.
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Google Reviews

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After starting my course with another company switching to Scuba Shane Diving was the best decision I made. I wish I had started with these guys in the first place. You absolutely get professional dive instructors who know what they are doing and the small class size means you are not simply left to work it out yourself and you finish knowing that you know what your doing and are able to enjoy your time in the ocean. I can not recommend these guys enough so if you’re sitting on the fence definitely know you’re making the right decision by choosing Scuba Shane Diving. Just bring your sense of humour with you as you’re going to need it 😝
I had the pleasure of having both Shane and Nathan as my instructors and they would like me to pick a favourite but just like children, I love them equally. Can’t wait for the next trip #letsgetwet #scubashanediving

Ashlee Smith14 January 2023

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I had a great Open Water experience thanks to our instructor, Nathan. The course was very valuable and enjoyable. I’m also very happy to have upgraded to the Cook Island trip, it was a blast. Thank you, Nathan and Shane!

Bee BaranOpen Water Course January 2023
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