The PADI Open Water Diver Referral course is the first part of the single most popular diving
course in the world; it’s your first step into the exciting undersea world of scuba diving.
Course Format
This course involves tuition in two main areas - Knowledge Development and Confined Water Training. Allowing you to move on to complete your Open Water Evaluation Dives. We aim to keep all of our Referral courses to a maximum of four students, as we strongly believe that small groups are a key factor of the learning process.
Knowledge Development
The theory element of the course is completed with the help of an Open Water manual and crew pack. This is designed to allow you to study in the comfort of your own home. After each pool session your Instructor will go through the manual with you, providing you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have during the classroom session.
Confined Water Training
At Lodge Scuba our focus is on providing quality training at affordable prices to fit in with busy lifestyles. The confined water training can either be completed over one weekend or by attending weekly pool sessions. The number of pool sessions required to complete the course varies for each student, allowing you to learn at your own pace without time constraints.
What do I need to start?
• You need to be of good health with a reasonable level of fitness.
• You need to be at least 10 years of age.
When can I start?
| Single Day Courses - £125 |
Weekend Courses - £115 |
Weekly Courses - £95 |
This option allows you to complete the Referral course in a single day at Thornton Heath / South Norwood / Brixton / Streatham leisure centre on a day that is convenient for you whether it be on a weekend or during the week.
The course will begin at 9am and finish by 6pm.
However if you require further training after course you are welcome to attend any of our weekly sessions at no further cost.
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This option allows you to complete the Referral course over one weekend at Thornton Heath Leisure Centre (click here for a map) or Brixton Leisure Centre (click here for a map).
Saturday: 9:30am - 2pm
Sunday: 9am - 1pm
However if you require further training after the weekend you are welcome to attend any of our weekly sessions at no further cost.
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This option is ideal for those who require a more flexible timetable, allowing you to attend any of our weekly sessions on Thursday / Friday evenings and Sunday mornings (see pool sessions).
This generally takes 5-8 sessions, but rest assured you will not need to progress to the Evaluation Dives until we are confident you are fully prepared.
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Upcoming weekend dates:
Referral courses are held every weekend at Thornton Heath and Brixton Leisure centres.
What's included?
• All tuition
• Full equipment including: mask, fins, snorkel and wet suit
• No greater than four students to one instructor
• Wet suit for confined water training
Additional costs?
• Crewpack - £35
How do I book?
If you'd like to book a referral course or find out more information send Simon an email at simon@lodgescuba.com OR call Simon on 07736 064 625.
What's Next?
PADI Open Water Diver (Evaluation Dives)
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
