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

OPEN WATER COURSE

31-2 August
16-18 August
22-24 August
2-4 September
16-18 September

Or on request with 4 or more divers

Learn to dive on our Open Water Course

Cost: A$549 (GST incl)

ALL gear included!

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! Furthermore, this course is designed to give students the necessary skills to safely conduct open water dives. Importantly, you will be able to dive into conditions similar to your training without the direct supervision of an instructor. Further, the scuba course covers all the basic knowledge about equipment, physiology and the marine environment while training students to perform basic skills underwater.

The Open Water Course is taught over three days. Importantly, you will be trained to dive to a maximum depth of 18 metres once completed.

Why should you do your Open Water Course?

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

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. Well, that should be enough to convince you, so let’s slip into our wetsuit and take the plunge together.

Why is Scuba Shane Diving different?

Your Open Water Diver Course includes the following:

  • Digital and wallet certification card
  • Taught with Faber steel tanks – the Ferrari of scuba tanks
  • All equipment included- no hire cost
  • 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?

The Open Water Course begins with a pre-course introduction. This is conducted either by phone or email. Importantly, students are expected to study the course theory in their own time.

The first day of the course is the confined scuba dive, which begins at 8:00 am and finishes at 2:00 pm at Morningside. On this day, you will learn all the necessary skills to complete the Open Water Scuba Course.

Afterwards, the second and third days are conducted at the high tide in the ocean. Here, you will demonstrate the skills learnt at the pool while enjoying the opportunity of diving in the ocean for the first time.

Importantly, if you have an urge to dive with the turtles at Cook Island or manta rays off Stradbroke Island, there will be an opportunity to upgrade on the third day.

Finally, on the third day, the instructor goes over your dive logs. Further information about the Advanced Course is also provided to interested students.

What happens after I complete the course?

Importantly, your new Open Water scuba certification card will be posted to your nominated address. Additionally, your FREE digital card will be uploaded into your account instantly. Also, your certification card is valid for a lifetime anywhere in the world. Therefore, once received, you will be ready to explore every ocean in the world!

How do I book my Open Water Course?

Importantly, this is a major part as to why 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. Normally, charged at around 2% of your final fee. 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 which will be sent to me by email. Afterwards, I’ll reply with any inquiries you may have and the payment/course details to enrol on your course.

Finally, give me a call, 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. If required, all divers MUST secure their own border pass and be double vaccinated.
  2. Importantly, be physically fit and able to swim 200 metres unassisted.
  3. Also, be able to float on your back for at least 10 minutes.
  4. Complete the medical form prior to your course.
  5. Complete the online waiver prior to your course.
  6. Submit your completed theory workbook.
  7. Be 12 years or older.
  8. Importantly, you need to provide your own transport.
  9. All equipment is included
  10. Finally, enjoy dad jokes!

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

Open Water Course Layout

Day 1 – Pool dives

  • Start Time 8:00 am at Morningside
  • Lunch at approximately 10:45 am ( Food not provided)
  • Finish 2:00 pm

Day 2/3 – Open Water Dives

  • The start time is 90 minutes prior to the high tide.
  • Double dive at Tweed Heads or Gold Coast.
  • Completion 4 hours after arriving.
  • Debrief and release from the course.
  • Optional upgrade to Cook Island, on the third day (departs from Dry Dock Road).
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Google Reviews

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Shane has been absolutely the best teacher in our 3 day open water course. We loved that the course was 3 days so we got to learn the essential skills in the pool on day 1 and spread out the 4 dives in the next 2 days. Shane was very open and honest in sharing his knowledge and insight to ensure we understood the importance of safety. Shane has navigated us super well when the weather condition wasn’t the best and kept us calm and supported us to go through the course. Thank you Shane for the course and would definitely go back for additional courses with Shane!

Sandi XianOpen Water Course May 2022

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A fantastic experience all round! With a thorough eLearning course as preparation, the 3 day course led by the uber-professional Shane was pitched perfectly. The first day getting used to the gear and skills in the pool followed by 4 dives at Tweed Heads – ideal for beginners. Nothing felt rushed and with a huge onus on safety, the fun and dad jokes followed – Friends of mine who wanted to do a Refresher joined on the first day and were hugely impressed too – Looking forward to doing more courses and learning with Scuba Shane Diving in the future !

Andy DaveyOpen Water Course March 2021
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