SCUBA Diver

As the most popular certification in the world, the SCUBA DIVER program is your ticket to create your own Ocean Dreams.  In this course you will learn the fundamentals of SCUBA diving, diving physiology, equipment, and techniques that have allowed thousands of divers to enjoy the underwater environment.  Once certified, you and your dive buddy may dive independent of a professional instructor. 

Virtually anyone that is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can become certified.  At Our Ocean Dreams, we make every effort to ensure that you can become certified.

We pride ourselves in the "one-on-one" training that we can offer.  

OVERVIEW

Scuba Diver is the entry level scuba certification course. It provides the fundamental knowledge and skills to scuba dive. 

OPEN WATER DIVES

The minimum number of open water dives is five. They may be all scuba dives or one skin dive and four scuba dives. No more than two scuba dives may be made on a single day during the course. Open water training may be completed in two days with a skin dive and two scuba dives on one day and two additional scuba dives on the other day. All open water training must take place during daylight hours. Sixty feet (18 m) is the maximum depth for any open water training dives during the course.

PREREQUISITES FOR ENTERING THE COURSE

• Age. Minimum is 15 years for Scuba Diver certification. (Junior certification for ages 12 - 14 years is allowed. See “Policies Applying to All Courses”, Age, Junior Certification.”)
• Diver Certification. None required.
• Prior Training. Students who hold credentials from other recognized associations, or having proof of equivalent experience may, at the discretion of the instructor, be awarded credit for skills and knowledge acquired.