Full Open Water Certification
Become a certified Open Water Diver in Ontario!
Ready to become a certified diver? Aquarius Scuba’s Open Water Diver Course is your gateway to exploring the underwater world. This globally recognized certification combines e-learning theory, confined water training, and open water dives - all led by our experienced instructors. Whether you're aiming to dive on vacation or start a new hobby, this course gives you the skills and confidence to start your diving journey. With this introductory certification you can dive up to 18 meters with a buddy - anywhere in the world!
Prerequisites
To enroll in the Open Diver course or Junior Open Water Diver course, you must be 10 years or older.
Availability: Contact us for booking information
Course Overview
1. Knowledge Development (eLearning) to understand the basic principles of scuba diving.
2. Confined Water Training (Open Water Referral) to learn basic scuba skills underwater.
3. Four Open Water Checkout Dives (lake/ocean) to review your skills and explore!
Open Water Referral
The confined water component (Open Water Referral) is completed at the Aquarius Scuba shop, and a pool in Etobicoke. These pool sessions include a gear walkthrough, theory overview, and in-water diving skills. Once divers have completed this part, they can move on to the open water checkout dives.
Open Water Checkout Dives
The open water checkout dives are completed in the open water - like a lake or ocean. We do our dives in a safe and fun group environment at Flamborough Lake, where we built our very own underwater 20×20 training platform.
During the open water checkout dives, your instructor will demonstrate, practice, and test you on the skills learned in the Open Water Referral course. Once you have successfully completed four dives, you will officially be an Open Water Diver. How exciting is that?!
On-the-go or can’t make it on weekends? Give us a call to inquire about private scuba lessons!
Includes:
- E-Learning access and online training
- Pool training sessions with Instructors
- Open water dives
- Virtual divers log and training record (referral form signed by instructor) for your pool dives
- Equipment rentals (tank, regulator, BCD, weights, and mask/fins/snorkel - mask/snorkel/fins are not included for Open Water Checkout Dives, extra $50 rental fee)
- $50 Voucher towards purchase of a select new Dive Computer, BCD, Regulator, or Mask/Fins/Snorkel/Boots Package
- $50 Voucher towards purchase of a Continuing Education Course
- FREE access to pool practice at the Etobicoke Olympium Pool every Monday from 9-11 pm. Gear rental is extra.
**Please allow enough time to review the e-learning materials before the pool sessions - the approximate duration is 4-6 hours.**
NOTE: There is a $50 fee for less than 1 weeks’ notice of rescheduling or cancelling your course.
