PADI OPEN WATER COURSE (BASIC)
Objective & Aim of our Course:
We aim to provide a conducive and safe environment for training new divers. The objective is to have new divers obtain their license to dive safely, comfortably and confidently.
Advantages of our Course:
✓ The in-water trainings are conducted in our specially designed dual depth swimming pool and also during the day allowing better concentration
✓ Eliminates night travelling to and from pool trainings and exhausting short weekend trips
✓ All classes are conducted in smaller groups
✓ A comfortable stay at Paya Beach Spa & Dive Resort
Day 1
0630 – Depart Singapore for ferry terminal
1130 – Depart by fast ferry to Pulau Tioman
1300 – Arrive Paya Beach Resort
1400 – Confine Water Training
1900 – Dinner (own expense)
Day 2
0700 – Breakfast
0900 – Open Sea Training Dive 1
1300 – Lunch (own expense)
1400 – Open Sea Training Dives 2 & 3
1900 – Dinner (own expense)
Day 3
0700 – Breakfast
0800 – Open Sea Training Dive 4
1100 – Certification & Log Dives
1200 – Lunch (own expense)
1400 – Depart Pulau Tioman by fast ferry
1600 – Depart by coach for Singapore
* Dive program itinerary are subjected to changes.
✓ Knowledge Development (Theory Lesson – in Singapore)
✓ Confined Water Training (Pool Sessions – at Paya Beach Resort)
✓ Open Sea Training Dives (4 Dives – in Pulau Tioman)
✓ Basic swimming skills and comfortable in water
✓ Float / Tread water for 10 minutes
✓ Swim 200m or Snorkel swim 300m
✓ Overall good health, particularly respiratory and circulatory systems
✓ Mature mental attitude and self-discipline.
✓ Minimum age:
PADI Open Water Course: 15 years (max depth 18m)
PADI Junior Open Water Course: 10 years (max depth 12m)
Independent Learning Guide:
Collect PADI Open Water Manual and Student Record Form
STEP 1: Fill in Student Record Form
STEP 2: Watch Videos
STEP 3: Complete Quizzes for Modules 1 to 4 and Final Exam for Module 5
STEP 4: Read PADI Manual and revise through Knowledge Review questions in manual
STEP 5: Repeat the sequence for all 5 modules.
Kindly note:
✓ Modules 4 & 5 – you may leave out the Recreational Dive Planner segment if uncertain as it will be taught in class.
✓ All videos and questions will be found in the link which we will email to you.
During Theory Class:
✓ Quiz answers for 1A,2A, 3A, 4A and Final Exam will be collected and graded.
✓ The instructor will revise on the use of the Recreational Dive Planner (Modules 4 & 5)
✓ All quizzes will require 7 correct answers each to pass.
✓ Final Exam Paper will require 35 correct answers to pass.
Click here to download the price list.
✓ Return transfer by Coach and Fast Ferry
✓ 2 nights accommodation & 2 buffet breakfast at Paya Beach Spa & Dive Resort
✓ Use of dive equipment necessary for training
✓ Instructor Fee, PADI Materials, Certification Application & Diver’s Log Book
✓ Theory Lesson, Confine Water Training Sessions & 4 Open Sea Training Dives
✓ Room, Holiday and Coach Surcharges
✓ Marine Park Conservancy Fee (payable at ferry terminal)
✓Tourism Tax for foreigners (payable at Resort upon check-in)
Click here to download the course schedule.
Day 1
Morning
Arrival / Check-In
Collect PADI Manual from Diver’s Cove for self study
Afternoon
Attend class – Watch Video
Complete knowledge review Modules 1, 2 & 3
Theory Class 1 – Module 1 & 2 & 3
Day 2
Morning
Watch Video and Self study
Complete knowledge review Module 4 & 5
Theory Class 2 – Module 4 & 5 (Final Exam)
Afternoon
Pool Training 1
Day 3
Morning
Pool Training 2 (if necessary)
Afternoon
Open Sea Training Dive 1 & 2
Day 4
Morning
Open Sea Training Dive 3 & 4
Certification & Log Dives
Course Complete
* Please note that schedules are subjected to changes and are dependent on the time of arrival and departure.
✓ Knowledge Development (Theory lessons – at Divers Cove Dive Center)
✓ Confined Water Training (Pool Sessions – at Paya Beach Resort)
✓ Open Sea Training Dives (4 Dives – in Pulau Tioman)
✓ Complete Knowledge Reviews and Pass in all Quizzes and Final Exam Paper
✓ Basic swimming skills and be comfortable in water.
✓ Float / Tread water for 10 minutes.
✓ Swim 200m (no time limit)
✓ OR Swim 300m in mask, fins and snorkel (no time limit).
✓ Overall good health, particularly respiratory and circulatory systems.
✓ Mature mental attitude, good judgment and self-discipline.
Minimum age:
PADI Open Water Course: 15 years (max depth 18m)
Junior Open Water Course: 10 years (max depth 12m)
Independent Learning Guide:
Collect PADI Open Water Manual and Student Record Form
STEP 1: Fill in Student Record Form
STEP 2: Watch Videos
STEP 3: Complete Quizzes for Modules 1 to 4 and Final Exam for Module 5
STEP 4: Read PADI Manual and revise through Knowledge Review questions in manual
STEP 5: Repeat the sequence for all 5 modules.
Kindly note:
✓ Modules 4 & 5 – you may leave out the Recreational Dive Planner segment if uncertain as it will be taught in class.
During Theory Class:
✓ Quiz answers for 1A,2A, 3A, 4A and Final Exam will be collected and graded.
✓ The instructor will revise on the use of the Recreational Dive Planner (Modules 4 & 5)
✓ All quizzes will require 7 correct answers each to pass.
✓ Final Exam Paper will require 35 correct answers to pass.
Click here to download the price list
✓ 3 nights accommodation & 3 Buffet Breakfast @ Paya Beach Spa & Dive Resort
✓ Use of dive equipment necessary for dive training
✓ Instructor’s fees, PADI Materials, Certification Application & Diver’s Log Book
✓ Theory Lesson, Confine Water Training Sessions & 4 Open Sea Training Dives
✓ Land transfers and ferry transfers to Pulau Tioman
✓ Room and Holiday Surcharges
✓ Marine Park Conservancy Fee (payable at ferry terminal)
✓ Tourism Tax for foreigners (payable at Resort upon check-in)