PRO DIVE Openwater Course Weekend

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Overview

Your training starts in our heated pool Learn about Sydney's Colourful marine life Book onto our 4 Day course and do your last 2 dives off Sea Life V Become a qualified Openwater diver and make new friends "Divers on Sea Life V" Experience this amazing underwater world Start planning a dive holiday now. Ask your instructor about our Great Escorted Group trips to destinations including * Lord Howe Island * Cairns to dive the Great Barrier Reef * Fiji Islands * Vanuatu * Micronesia - Truk and Palau

New Course Timetable from 1 Oct 2011 Courses Start every Monday Evening 4 Dive Course: 1 Evening + 2 Days, 6 Dive Course: 1 Evening + 2.5 Days 9 Dive Course: 2 Evenings + 2 Full and 2 Half Days Special offer in conjunction with 6 & 9 Dive Courses Book on 6 Dive Course and Get a FREE Mask and Snorkel Book on 9 Dive Course and Get a FREE Mask, Snorkel and Fins   Time Activity Mon  6.30 pm  - 9.30pm Complete theory and Gear Sizing. Sat 8.00am - 5.30pm Confined Water modules, completed in heated pool and Ocean Dives 1 Sun 8.00am - 5.30pm Ocean Dives 2, 3 & 4 - complete certification paperwork BASIC 4 Dive Openwater Course This course offers standard 4 ocean training dives (shore dives)  and on completion you are a certified PADI Openwater Scuba Diver.  What you get: Internationally recognised Openwater Diving Certification.  Pro Dive's 6 Dive Openwater  Course - 4 Ocean Dives (shore dives) 2 Pleasure Boat Dives Starts with the Basic 4 Dive Program and completes with 2 additional pleasure dives. On the last day of the course you will board Pro Dive's boat Sea Life 5 and do two boat dives.  The value to you is the chance to dive from a boat while under supervision of one of our dive instructors. You have spent the previous 3 days learning what to do.  Now its time to go diving. What you Get: Internationally recognised Openwater diving Certification plus 2 Pleasure Boat Dives Pro Dive's 9 Dive Openwater Course - 4 Ocean Training Dives (shore dives), 4 Pleasure Boat Dives and 1 Pleasure Night Shore Dive You will follow the same schedule as the 4 Dive  Course program, however once certified we make sure you get a variety of diving experiences including a very social night  dive with BBQ and 4 boat dives to varying depths and durations. This program is designed to make you a more confident, self-sufficient and safer diver. What You Get: Worldwide Diving Certification. 4 Shore Dives. 4 Boat Dives. 1 Night Dive Before the first day of your course you will be required to complete home study. We ask that you contact the Pro Dive Manly or City to organise pick up the Openwater Manual and loan DVD and to attend a pre-course orientation. What else you need to know Fitness to Dive, please take time to check out our web page covering the Dive Medical Requirements and Fitness to Dive All snorkel and scuba equipment will be provided  You need to bring sunscreen, swimmers and a towel You will need to be able to swim 200 metres and tread water for 10 minutes The minimum age is 12yrs and students under 18yrs of age will be required to provide signed parent or guardian consent.  Children 12 - 14yrs will attain Junior Openwater Diver Certification. Before the Openwater course commences you will need to come into our Dive Centre  for a pre-course orientation  and to pick up your PADI Manual and loan DVD (refundable deposit held). You will need to make an appointment please allow 20 to 30 minutes. You will be required to read all the chapters  in the manual, complete the knowledge review and quizzes at the end of each chapter as well as watch the DVD.  The DVD should be returned on the first day of the course and you will get back your deposit.

 

Inclusions

Theory Session

Practical - confined water modules completed in heated swimming pool

Practical - 4 Ocean training dives

All equipment provided 

PADI Kit - textbook, dive tables with instruction booklet, log book (For students who are booking through Ouffer, please note you will need to pay an additional $70.00 for the PADI E Learning)

PADI 5 star Gold certification 

PRO DIVE's professional instructor fees

6 Dive Course Upgrade  also includes 1 trip out on Sea Life 5 to complete 2 escorted pleasure dives with full gear hire

9 Dive Course Upgrade will also include 2 trips out on Sea Life 5 to complete 4 escorted pleasure dives plus 1 night dive

Exclusions

Dive medical in accordance with Australian Standard, A.S 4005-1 (1992)

Some medical conditions may prevent you from diving. For example: heart disease asthma, epilepsy or diabetes. If you are unsure of a particular medical condition, please check with us prior to reservation. Australian medical standards are different to those overseas. A medical obtained in another country will most likely NOT be valid in Australia.

The minimum age to start this course is 12 yrs. Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or adult over the age of 18. Children between 12 - 14 years of age will qualify as Junior Open Water Divers.  They will be trained to dive to a depth of 12 metres and as a certified divers, their dive buddy must be a minimum certification level of Divemaster or their parent/guardian.

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Please note:
Mask, fins and snorkel are included in the gear hire but is strongly recommended that you have your own snorkelling gear.  If you decide to make this purchase, it is recommended that you speak with your professional Dive Instructor before doing s

 

Itinerary

PRO DIVE's  PADI Openwater Course

No of Ocean  Dives	Duration
4 Ocean Training Dives (4 Dive) 4 Ocean Training Dives + 2 Pleasure Boat Dives (6 Dive) 4 Ocean Training Dives + 4 Pleasure Boat Dives + 1 Night Dive (9 Dive)	3 Day Course 4 Day Course  5 Day Course

	Time	Activity
MON Eve	6.30pm - 9.30	Final Exam & Gear sizing
SAT	8.00am - 5.30pm	Pools Session & Ocean Dives 1
SUN	8.00am - 5.30pm	Ocean Dives 2,3&4

Before the first day of your course you will be required to complete home study. We ask that you contact the Pro Dive Manly to organise to pick up the Openwater Manual and loan DVD and to attend a pre course orientation.

Requirements

Terms and Conditions

Booking/Cancellation Terms and Conditions.

All customers of PRO DIVE participating in diving-based activities must complete this form.  Signing this form represents confirmation of booking, acceptance of terms and conditions and when booking online also represents confirmation of booking and acceptance of terms and conditions. The payment for any booking is deemed to be acceptance of these terms and conditions. Failure to read them is insufficient cause for complaint.

For all event cancellations there is a $25 administration fee.

Where cancellation notification is received LESS THAN 7 days prior to the booked event (exception: see medical requirements) bookings are non-refundable. 

You are able to change your event start date free of charge where a minimum of 7 days notification is given prior to booked event, however for all booking changes made within 7 days of the booked event there will be a $100 charge per person (unless medical notification is received).

Once you have started your course, if you choose to complete your training on different dates to your event schedules, or require additional make-up dives to complete your diver training, a $100 fee will apply per change and will also be subject to availability and course numbers.

Where PRO DIVE cancels an event a full refund or alternative dates will be offered, however no refunds or credits will be due where customers fail to arrive by the published start/departure times for their courses or trips.

Medical Requirements

For divers and courses requiring a dive medical it is a requirement that it is completed AT LEAST 7 days prior to course commencement for your own peace of mind too.

Where a customer fails a dive medical AT LEAST 7 days prior to course commencement (and notifies us thereof) there will be a full refund of course fees upon return of all texts and course materials in original condition.

For course cancellations due to medical grounds WITHIN 7 days there will be a $25 administration fee and the remaining fees will be refunded upon return of all texts and course materials in original condition.

Where course materials have been defaced, damaged or lost they will be charged at the standard PADI retail prices as per the current PADI price list.

ALL MEDICAL CANCELLATIONS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A MEDICAL FAILURE NOTIFICATION FROM THE DOCTOR, WORD OF MOUTH WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Liability Release and Waiver

Please read the following.  By continuing with the booking you accept the terms stated below:

In consideration of PRO DIVE permitting me to participate in scuba diving, snorkelling and any other water sport activity provided by them (including instruction in any of these activities whether in or out of the water or on any vessel) (collectively or severally referred to as 'Activities') I agree as follows:

Express acceptance of risk
1.1   I confirm that the answers I have provided in this form are true and correct and that PRO DIVE has relied on these answers in allowing me to participate in the activities.
1.2   I personally and voluntarily assume all the risk for any harm, trauma, injury or damage that I may suffer to my person or my property whether foreseen or unforeseen in connection with the activities.
1.3   I certify that I have been advised of the inherent risks associated with the activities and I voluntarily choose to participate in the activities fully accepting that such risks, should they arise, may cause injury, death or property damage and in particular I acknowledge I have been advised that:
1.3.1   Diving with compressed air involves certain risks such as decompression illness; embolism, other hyperbaric injuries and such injuries may result in death or serious incapacity.
1.3.2   The injuries of the type referred to in clause 1.3.1 may require treatment in a recompression chamber or other medical facility.
1.3.3   The activities may be conducted at a location that is remote either in time and/or distance from a medical facility.
1.3.4   Scuba diving and snorkelling are physically demanding activities that may cause personal injury, trauma, or death.
1.3.5   Scuba diving involves the use of equipment that may malfunction giving rise to the risk of injury, trauma, or death.
1.3.6   Snorkelling and scuba diving may involve exposure to the elements such as, storms, wind, tide and naturally occurring events, as well as harmful marine life.

Release discharge & indemnity
2.1   I unconditionally release and discharge PRO DIVE from all liabilities, claims and causes of action that may occur from any act, omission, default, failure or error on the part of PRO DIVE (including any negligent act, omission, default, failure or error) occurring wholly or partially during the course of the activities.

Indemnity
3.1   I agree to indemnify and keep indemnified PRO DIVE from any liability, claim or cause of action that may be brought against PRO DIVE as a result of or in connection with any act, omission, default, failure or error on the part of PRO DIVE occurring wholly or partially during the course of the activities).
3.2   I agree that PRO DIVE will not be liable for and waive any right to claim any loss or damage, personal injury, death, economic loss or consequential loss whether in tort, in contract, under statute or otherwise, for any default, failure, negligence or error on the part of PRO DIVE.
3.3   If despite these terms, it is found that PRO DIVE is liable to compensate me then such liability is limited to the cost of providing the services in respect of which the liability arises.

Parent Guardian undertaking
4.1   Where this form is signed by the parent or guardian of a minor (being a person under the age of 18 years), then the parent or guardian warrants that the information contained in this form is true and correct and personally covenants in the terms of this waiver, release and indemnity.

Statement of understanding
5.1   I acknowledge that I have read and understood the matters set out in the above document.
5.2   I acknowledge that the conditions set out in this document are contractual in nature, are intended to have legal effect and are not merely a warning or recital.
5.3   I have agreed to this document of my own free will and without representation or inducement by PRO DIVE; it's agents or employees.

Substance Abuse
6.1  I acknowledge that Alcohol and/or drugs, prescription or otherwise are likely to have an impact on diver safety. I understand that it is my responsibility to inform PRO DIVE staff where I have consumed either prior to diving. PRO DIVE reserve the right to refuse to take diving any individual considered to be impaired and therefore at risk - no refunds will be applicable.

I have understood and accept these terms and conditions.  All the information provided is true to the best of my knowledge.

Name:____________________________ Date:________________________
Signature:______________________________________________________

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