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Learn to Scuba Dive in Adelaide | PADI Open Water Diver Course
Learn to Scuba Dive in Adelaide with Underwater Sports Diving Centre
Looking to learn to scuba dive in Adelaide? Underwater Sports Diving Centre has been delivering professional PADI Open Water Diver Courses and scuba diving lessons in Adelaide since 1996. As Adelaide’s most experienced family-owned PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre, we’ve helped thousands of people earn their scuba diving certification and begin a lifetime of safe underwater adventures.
Whether you’ve always dreamed of exploring shipwrecks, meeting South Australia’s incredible marine life, or travelling the world as a certified diver, your PADI Open Water Course is the first step. Our experienced PADI Professionals provide personalised training, small class sizes, and extensive in-water coaching so you’ll develop the confidence, knowledge, and practical skills needed to dive safely anywhere in the world.
Unlike many other training providers, we believe learning to scuba dive should never be rushed. Our focus is on producing confident, capable divers who are genuinely prepared for real-world diving, not simply completing the minimum course requirements.
Your PADI Open Water Diver Course is the foundation of your entire scuba diving journey. Every dive you complete in the future will build on the skills, knowledge, and confidence you develop during your first scuba diving course. That’s why we believe quality instruction, personalised coaching, and plenty of time in the water are essential to becoming a safe and competent diver.
Completed with 1 evening session plus 2 weekends.
Our Adelaide Scuba Diving Course – Standard Package schedule is as follows:
- Course enrolment, paperwork, and equipment fitting completed during our regular shop opening hours, completed prior to the first class session (approx 45 minutes required in-store)
- Homework – 12-15 hours – completed in your own time prior to the first class session.
- Class Review session Thursday or Friday evening, 5.45pm – 9.30pm (see calendar for available start dates)
- All day Saturday pool session
- Sunday (backup day)
- All day Saturday sea session (2 shore dives)
- All day Sunday sea session (2 shore dives)
What’s Included
All of our Adelaide PADI Open Water Course programs include the following:
Everything you need to complete your PADI Open Water Diver Course in Adelaide is included. We provide professionally maintained scuba equipment, modern dive computers, and quality exposure protection, allowing you to focus entirely on learning new skills.
Also Included
- 10% Off RRP Discount Equipment Voucher*
- Some people are more comfortable in their own personal equipment, so if you would like to purchase some of your own personal items all participants will receive a discount voucher (10% off RRP) to use on any equipment purchased up to 2 weeks after your course (*No further discount, not transferrable, not extendable).
- Course Homework Materials – we prefer teaching with books as it gives you more time with the Instructor, however e-learning is available on request if you prefer
- Classroom session (3-4 hours)
- 5-6 Hour Pool Session (1 Day)
- 4 Shore Dives (2 Days)
- Genuine PADI Open Water Diver certification at the completion of all necessary course components and skills
Course Requirements
- Participants must be medically fit to dive, and demonstrate the ability to swim non-stop for 200m and tread water or float for 10 minutes.
- All participants must fill in a Medical Questionnaire
- A full dive medical may be required depending on participant’s age and medical questionnaire answers.
- Minimum recommended age is 14. For younger participants, please contact Underwater Sports before purchasing (Ph 08 82633337).
- Transport is not provided
- Participants will need to transport the dive equipment allocated to them for the course in a safe way (including scuba tanks).
- Participants must be available for all sessions
- At least 7 days notice is required prior to the course to change dates.
- Certification is earned once all course requirements are completed.
- Additional costs may apply if additional days are required to overcome learning challenges
- Refunds are not available if you change your mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to learn to scuba dive?
Our standard PADI Open Water Course is completed over one evening session plus two weekends.
Do I need any previous experience?
No. Our Learn to Dive course is designed specifically for beginners.
How old do you need to be?
We recommend a minimum age of 14 years. Please contact us regarding younger participants.
Is the PADI certification recognised worldwide?
Yes. Your PADI Open Water Diver certification allows you to dive anywhere in the world with a buddy to a maximum depth of 18 metres.
Do I need to buy my own scuba equipment?
No. All standard scuba equipment is supplied during your training.
Start Your Scuba Diving Adventure Today
If you’re ready to learn to scuba dive in Adelaide, our experienced PADI Professionals are here to help. With over 30 years of experience, small class sizes, personalised instruction, and Adelaide’s preferred 2:1 student-to-instructor ratio, we’ll help you become a safe, confident, and capable diver.
View our upcoming course dates or check out our Flexible or Private Course packages to find the right PADI Open Water Course for you.
