PADI Open Water Referral Certification: Standard Class Format
You can complete your dives at any PADI dive shop (Worldwide) after you complete the Open Water Referral. A PADI referral also allows you to support your local dive shop and avoid having to study during your vacation. You’ll complete all the classroom theory in advance, so while you are on holiday you can focus on the fun part of getting underwater and exploring everything to be found beneath the water’s surface!
Simply put, instead of spending 4 to 5 days of your holiday studying and practicing scuba skills in a pool, you’ll arrive with most of your PADI Open Water Diver course already complete. It’s a win-win and it couldn’t be easier!
So, let’s get into the details of exactly how a PADI referral works.
Don't want to dive in Monterey? Leaving for a trip and want to complete your academic/pool training here and then complete your dives on vacation? You can complete your dives at any PADI dive shop (Worldwide) after you complete the Open Water Referral.
Schedule:
- Friday 5:45pm - 9:30pm (Academic work at the shop)
- Saturday 10:00am - 4:30pm (Pool in Walnut Creek)
- Sunday 6:45am - 11:30am (Pool in Walnut Creek)
Price - Standard Class Format:
- 14 + years old - $700
- 10 - 13 years old - $775
Price - Custom Format: If the scheduled classroom and pool dates do not work with your schedule, you can sign up for a custom course that allows you to schedule the classroom and pool dates at your convenience.
- 14 + years old - $825
- 10 - 13 years old - $900
Open Water Course Referral Requirements:
- Academic: Complete online coursework prior to first day of class (Approximately 8 - 10 hours)
- Pool Training: 24 Skills
- Swim Test: 200 Yard Swim and a 10 Minute Tread/Float
- Age Requirements: Min age: 10 years old, Age 10-13 required to book custom course + $300
- Equipment: All equipment is provided for the course
- Prerequisites: Completed PADI Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire
Independent Study - PADI eLearning®
Prepare for your Open Water Referral Course with PADI eLearning™. Learn about scuba diving principles and terminology whenever, wherever it's convenient for you.Use your computer or mobile device to learn diving safety fundamentals before you get in the water.
Connect with your instructor whenever you have a question.
- eLearning time commitment: 8 - 10 hours
Classroom - With Your Instructor
A PADI Professional will fit you with scuba gear and explain how to assemble, disassemble and all you need to know on how to safely use it.
- Classroom time commitment: 4 hours
At The Pool - With Your Instructor
In a pool or calm water environment. You’ll practice basic diving skills followed by free time to play underwater. Pacific Ocean Sports provides all equipment needed for the course
- Pool time commitment: 2 days
