James
Fantastic time!! I’ve been wanting to get my open water license for a while and the team at Oyster Diving were super helpful and supportive! I would fully recommend!
Learning to scuba dive opens up a world of adventure, creating lasting memories and enhancing mental and physical well-being. Completing Parts A and B of the PADI Open Water course will certify you as a diver for life, allowing you to explore underwater environments worldwide. We look forward to welcoming you and beginning your underwater adventures.
The PADI Open Water Diver course (Part A) is divided into two main parts: theory and practical training, consisting of confined water dives and open water dives.
Theory: Upon signing up, you will receive an email from PADI to complete the theory portion online. This can be done on a PC, Mac, or tablet and typically takes 10-12 hours. PADI’s eLearning system is user-friendly and allows you to learn at your own pace, take breaks when needed, and study in the comfort of your home. The theory must be completed before attending pool sessions, except for Soho, where it needs to be done by the second session.
Confined Water Training: Conducted in one of our six heated pools, you will learn essential scuba diving skills, including how to use the scuba equipment, perform safety procedures, and manoeuvre underwater.
To complete your PADI Open Water certification, Part B involves the practical application of the skills learned in Part A through four open water dives. These dives are typically conducted over two days at Mercers Country Park, where you will practice and demonstrate your scuba skills in a natural environment. You can book Part B after completing Part A.
If you prefer to complete these dives elsewhere, you can present your Referral form at any PADI centre worldwide, and they will facilitate your remaining training.
To enrol in the PADI Open Water Diver course, you must be at least 10 years old, in reasonable health, able to swim 200m (any stroke), and float or tread water for 10 minutes.
All students must complete a medical questionnaire; if any conditions apply, a doctor’s approval is required.
Our centre is a multi-award-winning PADI 5-star Instructor Development Centre known for providing high-quality dive training. We keep class sizes small, typically a maximum of six students per instructor, ensuring personalised attention and a thorough experience.
Our accolades include 'UK Dive Centre of the Year' and 'Instructor of the Year,' reflecting our commitment to excellence. All necessary equipment is provided, and our heated pools offer the ideal learning environment.
We also offer a PASS GUARANTEE with our Bronze package, allowing you to retake sessions as needed at no extra cost.
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Bring your swimwear, towel, and a diving mask and snorkel if you have your own.
All other scuba equipment is provided. It’s also a good idea to bring a change of clothes and any personal toiletries you might need.
After signing up for the course, you will receive an email from PADI with login details for the eLearning portal.
This typically arrives within a few hours but can take up to 24 hours. You can access the portal on a PC, Mac, or tablet.
For most locations, the eLearning must be completed before attending the pool sessions.
However, for the Soho location, it only needs to be finished by the second session.
It’s recommended to complete it beforehand for a smoother learning experience.
If you miss a session, please inform us by email at least a week in advance. We can reschedule your session based on availability.
Consistency is recommended for better retention of skills, but we understand that flexibility might be necessary.
No, transportation to and from the pool and open water training locations is not provided. You will need to arrange your own transport.
Detailed directions and meeting points will be provided upon booking.
With our Bronze package, you can retake the necessary sessions as many times as needed until you pass, at no extra cost.
This Pass Guarantee ensures that you have ample opportunity to master the required skills.
Yes, you can complete your open water dives at any PADI centre worldwide.
You will receive a Referral form upon completing the confined water sessions, which you can present at another PADI centre to complete your open water training.
About the centre
Soho, London
Fantastic time!! I’ve been wanting to get my open water license for a while and the team at Oyster Diving were super helpful and supportive! I would fully recommend!
Having not dived for 5 years I was worried that I did not know how to set up the kit and do the dive basics. This course was perfect. I was able to ask all the questions I wanted and the instructor was calm and positive. I completed the course…
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