PADI Open Water Course PART B

The PADI Open Water Diver course is the world’s most popular scuba certification, allowing divers to explore depths of up to 18 metres anywhere in the world. Whether you're looking to dive on holiday, explore UK dive sites, or begin your journey in scuba diving, this course provides you with the essential skills and knowledge to dive safely and confidently.

How the Course Works

The PADI Open Water course is divided into two parts:

PART A – Confined Water & Theory (Open Water Referral)

In PART A, you’ll learn the fundamentals of scuba diving in our heated training pool in Chertsey. This session, guided by one of our expert instructors, focuses on core diving skills, safety procedures, and equipment use.

• Online eLearning theory – complete at your own pace before your pool sessions
• Confined water training – master essential skills in a comfortable environment
• Prepares you for Open Water dives – this is the first step towards certification
• Find the link to PART A at the bottom of the page to get started.

PART B – Open Water Completion (This Course)

Once you complete PART A, you’re ready for your qualifying open water dives. These take place at Wraysbury Dive Lake near Heathrow, where you’ll repeat the skills mastered in the pool under real-world diving conditions.

We also offer an upgraded version of PART B, where the second training day is held at Vobster Quay near Frome, Somerset—a fantastic dive site with additional exploration opportunities. 

What to Expect in PART B

• Meet at the dive school in Chertsey (full details provided after booking)
• Morning briefing – overview of the day's schedule & dive plan
• Kit allocation & setup
• Two open water dives per day (each lasting approximately 1 hour)
• At least a 1-hour surface interval between dives
• Demonstration & evaluation of skills mastered in the pool
• Exploration of the dive site
• Return to the school for debrief & kit wash-down

Important Information

• Transport: The school does not provide transport to the open water dive sites. We will try to arrange car shares with other students, but if this isn’t possible, you’ll need to make your own way there.
• Certification: Upon completion of both PART A & PART B, you will receive your PADI Open Water Diver certification, allowing you to dive worldwide up to 18 metres.