PADI Open Water Home Study

If you are pressed for time and wish to study for the theory element of the PADI Open Water qualification in your own time, in the comfort of your own home, then this is tailored for you.

Once you have studied the theory and watched the video/DVD you complete 4 consecutive Thursday evenings, or 4 days (see dates) to complete the pool skills and quizzes then you book your 4 qualifying dives on the last two days of any Open Water course.

Prerequisite qualifying courses

• None

Minimum age

• 10 years (See Junior courses)

What the course covers

You’ll learn the fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques.

You'll earn this rating by completing five pool dives and knowledge development sessions and by making four open water (ocean or lake) dives.

The course is split into two parts, the pool and theory take place at Andark and the final two days for the 4 qualifying dives are at a suitable (and safe) open water training site on the last 2 days of any full Open Water course.

What it will cost and what you'll need

• Course Fee: £239.00
• Manual: £24.95 (reduced from £32.55 when bought alongside course)
• Log Book: From £5.95.
• Site entrance fee: There is an entrance fee for open water dives requiring entry to an inland site, payable daily by the student. Current fees: Horsea Island: £10.00, Stoney Cove £15.00. Boat fees, where applicable, start at £15.00 per dive.
• Mask, Snorkel, Boots and Fins (Gloves are also recommended for the winter months). Student discounts available on all these items in the Andark shop.
• Required for home study options – Video or DVDs can be bought for a discounted price of £24.95 or can be hired for £5.00 + a £20.00 deposit.
• Children under 12 MUST attend a video evening with a parent or guardian before attending a PADI course - fee £15.
• We recommend a pool pre-assessment for under 12's - £30.00
• Medical Declaration

Course calendar

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Thu 7 Aug

1 Day

Thu 14 Aug

1 Day

Thu 21 Aug

1 Day

Thu 28 Aug

1 Day

Thu 4 Sep

1 Day

Thu 11 Sep

1 Day

Thu 18 Sep

1 Day

Thu 25 Sep

1 Day

Thu 2 Oct

1 Day

Thu 9 Oct

1 Day

Thu 16 Oct

1 Day

Thu 23 Oct

1 Day

Thu 6 Nov

1 Day

Thu 13 Nov

1 Day

Thu 20 Nov

1 Day

Thu 27 Nov

1 Day

Notes

All courses run from 9am to 5:30pm (approximately) and a minimum of 3 people is required for a course to run, unless otherwise stated.

Personal tuition may be available, ask for details and prices. Group booking discounts are also available. Andark supports equal opportunities – if you have any special requirements, please get in touch with us. The IAHD Course for the Disabled is now available – please contact us.

How to Book

Booking a course with Andark couldn't be more straight forward, there are three simple steps to follow:

1. Phone us to check the availibility of the course that you have chosen, and the dates you wish to attend.
2. Download and complete the booking form, and return to us by post.
3. Download and complete the medical declaration form, and return to us by post.

Please click on the icons on the right to download a PDF copy of our booking and medical declaration forms. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, click here to download a free copy.

Booking Form

Medical Declaration