RAID/SDI/IANTDI Open Water Scuba Certifications
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey beneath the waves? RAID/SDI/IANTD’s Open Water Scuba Certifications are your key to unlocking the beauty and wonder of open water scuba diving. Our comprehensive course not only equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to explore the underwater world but also ensures your safety at every dive.
Embracing Technical Precision in Open Water Scuba Education at Scuba Certifications Raleigh
Our instructors at Scuba Certifications Raleigh approach Open Water training with the same level of detail and precision as any technical-level class. We keep our class sizes small, requiring students to perform skills with perfect neutral buoyancy. Our curriculum includes essential training in buoyancy, trim, team awareness, and no silt propulsion techniques – skills that often go untaught in the majority of Open Water classes. It’s this commitment to excellence that sets us apart from the competition.
At Scuba Certifications Raleigh, we believe in producing divers who prioritize safety, situational awareness, and control. Our commitment to quality training is evident through video and photo reviews during our classes. Starting with world-class instruction sets the foundation for your scuba journey, ensuring a successful and fulfilling progression.
Course Overview
Are you eager to explore the enchanting realm of Open Water Scuba? Our RAID/SDI/IANTD Open Water Scuba Certification courses are thoughtfully designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge required to attain certification as an open water scuba diver. Immerse yourself in adventure, uncover the mysteries of the deep, and become a part of the global community of passionate divers. Delve into the specifics and advantages of our Open Water Scuba Certification program.
Course Details
To enroll in the RAID/SDI/IANTD Open Water Scuba Diver Courses, participants must meet the following prerequisites:
- Minimum age requirement of 18 years, or 15 years with parental consent.
- For younger enthusiasts aged 10 to 14, the Junior Open Water Scuba Diver Course is available.
Course Curriculum Highlights:
- In-depth exploration of the aquatic environment, covering aspects such as vision, light, sound, heat loss, tides, currents, waves, surge, and more.
- The fundamental principles of physics and physiology, encompassing buoyancy, pressure, air spaces, breathing techniques with compressed air and mixed gases, and more.
- Detailed insights into dive equipment, including selection, assembly, usage, and maintenance.
- Dive planning strategies to ensure safety and enjoyable underwater experiences.
- Development of essential scuba skills, including mastery of mask and regulator techniques, swimming underwater, precise buoyancy control, basic rescue procedures, and emergency response tactics.
- A broad spectrum of additional knowledge and skills to enhance your scuba diving proficiency.
To earn your RAID/SDI/IANTD Open Water Scuba Diver certification, you must meet the following criteria:
- Exhibit mature and prudent judgment concerning dive planning and execution.
- Successfully complete the RAID/SDI/IANTD Open Water Scuba Diver knowledge quests or an equivalent online learning course.
- Competently fulfill all open water requirements, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- For more detail, please check out the SDI Open Water Standards and Procedures.
The Open Water Diver course consists of 2 parts: eLearning & the confined/pool sessions water followed by 4 open water dives or 5 in a dry suit.
Embark on your scuba journey with a confined water/pool session, self-paced eLearning, and a series of four open water dives. Skills practiced include buoyancy, proper weighting, equipment assembly, hand signals, and dive planning. Learn about equipment maintenance, physiology and the marine environment.
Open Water Part 1: eLearning & Confined Water/Pool Training
eLearning & Certification Card (C-Card): $140 If Purchased Through Scuba Certifications Raleigh
Confined Water/Pool Training: $300/Day Plus Gear Rental Capped at $100/Day
Why spend your precious vacation time on exams? Opt for the convenience of home study. Then learn how to setup scuba gear in the Scuba Certifications Raleigh classroom. For eLearning code that includes your certification card (C-Card), simply send me an email to scubanorthcarolina@gmail.com. If you purchase it from the internet, you will end up paying more because your C-Card is not included. We pass our discounts on to my students. It is extremely important to read and answer all questions on the exam carefully. Any questions that were answered incorrectly will be meticulously reviewed and discussed.
Open Water Part 2: Open Water Checkout Dives
4 Open Water Dives over 2-days: $300/Day Plus Gear Rental Capped at $100/Day
RAID/SDI/IANTD’s 4 open water certification checkout dives are a crucial step in the scuba diving certification process. These dives provide hands-on practice for skills learned in the course, such as buoyancy control and emergency procedures. Conducted under certified instructors in real-world environments, like oceans or lakes, they ensure divers can navigate and enjoy underwater experiences safely. Successful completion indicates readiness for independent diving with a solid foundation in safety and competence.
Gear Requirements
When it comes to scuba gear, individuals are responsible for acquiring their personal equipment, which includes a mask, snorkel, fins, and pool booties. Wetsuits can be either rented or purchased. Scuba Certifications Raleigh maintains a comprehensive inventory of gear available for purchase and provides professional sizing assistance to ensure your comfort underwater. Scuba is a sport reliant on gear, and the importance of a proper fit cannot be overstated. We strongly recommend investing in quality gear from Scuba Certifications Raleigh, as not all equipment is created equal. You wouldn’t want a mask that leaks or fins lacking hydrodynamics, would you? For your confined water/pool sessions, we supply BCs, regulators, tanks, and weights as part of the package.
For the open water checkout dives, the majority of students opt to rent the Buoyancy Compensator Device, regulators, dry suit, and dry suit underwear. (We highly recommend the dry suit class, which can be added for an extra $100 when bundled with the Open Water course, or taken separately for $300. Alternatively, a 7mm wetsuit can be rented.) Tanks and weights are provided to students at no additional cost. We have pre-filled air tanks ready, and we will refill them as necessary during the two-day period required for the four open water dives.