PADI Open Water Diver Course – Melbourne – Hallam
Original price was: $999.00.$849.00Current price is: $849.00. inc. GST
Learn to scuba dive with DGA’s PADI Open Water Diver course in Melbourne. Complete eLearning, pool training and four shore dives over the scheduled course days. Wetsuit and scuba hardware are provided; you supply your personal mask, snorkel, gloves, boots and fins. Certification depends on completing the course requirements.
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PADI Open Water Diver Course
Learn to scuba dive in Melbourne with Dive Gear Australia.
Begin your first scuba certification with PADI eLearning, pool skills and four open-water shore dives. Our instructors introduce equipment setup, underwater skills and dive planning through the scheduled course days.
Training in Melbourne gives you experience of local diving conditions with your instructor. Successful completion prepares you for buddy diving within your certification limits, training and experience.
Take This Course If You Want to
- Learn the foundations of scuba diving with a PADI instructor.
- Explore Melbourne’s underwater environment.
- Develop skills for future diving and travel.
- Meet other divers and learn responsible diving practices.
The Basics You Need To Know About The PADI Open Water Course:
- Complete PADI eLearning before the course; allow approximately 10–12 hours.
- Be comfortable in the water and complete a continuous 200 m swim or 300 m swim with mask, fins and snorkel, plus a 10-minute swim/float.
- Arrange your own transport to the store, pool and shore dive sites.
- PADI Open Water Diver certification is for ages 15 and over, to a maximum depth of 18 m.
- Junior Open Water Diver training is available from age 10. Ages 10–11 are limited to 12 m and must dive with a PADI Professional or certified parent or guardian. Ages 12–14 are limited to 18 m and must dive with a certified adult. Discuss junior bookings with DGA.
Medical requirements
Complete the diver medical questionnaire before in-water training and obtain medical clearance when required by the form. DGA also requires a diving medical for participants aged 45 and over. Discuss relevant health history with a doctor qualified in diving medicine before participating.
Download the diver medical questionnaire.
Course preparation and schedule
What You Need To Know
Complete your PADI eLearning before the course begins. After booking, visit the Hallam store at least two weeks before your course date for wetsuit and scuba equipment fitting.
Meet at the Hallam store at 8 am for orientation and equipment setup. We then head to the pool for the water-skills assessment and confined-water training.
After the pool session, return to DGA for equipment washing and cylinder preparation. The usual finish is around 3–4 pm. Your instructor will confirm the next meeting point and time according to conditions.
Meet at the chosen shore site, usually Rye Pier around 8–9 am, subject to weather and conditions. Practise your pool skills and complete the scheduled open-water dives.
The day includes equipment washing, debriefing and logging your dives back at DGA, usually finishing around 3–4 pm.
Collect your dive equipment from DGA one or two days before the final day. Meet at the instructor’s confirmed shore site, usually around 8–9 am, for the remaining dives.
After diving, return to DGA for equipment care, debriefing and logbooks. Certification is processed once all course requirements have been successfully completed.
- Minimum age 10 for Junior Open Water Diver training, with age-specific limits.
- Be comfortable in the water and complete the swim/snorkel and float assessments described above.
- Complete eLearning and the medical requirements before in-water training.
You need your personal mask, snorkel, gloves, boots and fins. Purchase or supply these items before the course; DGA can help with fitting. Wetsuit and scuba hardware are provided.
After certification, you can continue building experience and explore further training such as PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and relevant specialty courses. Each course has its own entry requirements and training limits.
What if my eLearning was not supplied through Dive Gear Australia
- If you purchased eLearning directly through PADI and selected Dive Gear Australia as your dive centre, the listed course reduction is $250.
- If DGA was not selected, the listed reduction is $150.
These reductions do not apply to eLearning promotions.
| Course Dates | Oct 10th, 11th & 17th, Nov 7th, 8th & 14th, Nov 28th, 29th & Dec 5th, Jan 9th, 10th & 16th |
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We dispatch orders five days a week, usually within 1–3 days. Standard mainland Australian shipping is $20. Click & Collect from our Hallam store is free once your order is ready.
- Large or bulky gear: additional freight charges apply on top of standard shipping: large dive bags $30; long freediving fins $15; long spearguns $20. Scuba tank freight is shown at checkout.
- Rural, remote & offshore: rural means anywhere outside metropolitan areas. Carrier availability and additional charges may apply, including for island and territory destinations. Our team will contact you if an extra freight quote is needed.
The available delivery rate for your order is shown at checkout.
We offer a 30-day exchange on most unused products within Australia when they are in saleable condition with their original packaging and accessories. Please contact us with your order number before returning an item. Change-of-mind refunds are not offered; this does not limit your rights for faulty products under Australian Consumer Law.
FREE CLICK & COLLECT
Usually ready same day*
Select local pickup at checkout. We will email you when your order is ready. Please wait for your ready-to-collect confirmation before visiting, then bring your confirmation email and photo ID.
Collect from our Hallam store
Factory 4 / 56–60 Hallam South Rd
Hallam VIC 3803
*For items in stock at our Hallam store during opening hours, subject to order processing. Available-to-order and special-order items take longer. Collection is unavailable while the store is closed.
Can I collect my order from the store?
Yes. Choose free local pickup at checkout and wait for your ready-to-collect email before visiting our Hallam store. Bring your confirmation and photo ID. See Click & Collect details.
How do I choose the right size?
Use the product's size chart where available and compare your measurements with the guide for that brand. Sizing varies between brands and products. If you are unsure, contact our team before ordering and we can help you choose.
How do I check availability?
Select your required options, such as colour and size, to see availability for that variation. If an item is marked “Available to order”, check the estimated dispatch information. Please contact us before ordering if you need gear by a particular date.
When will my order be dispatched?
Orders are usually dispatched within 1–3 days, subject to stock availability. Available-to-order and special-order products may take longer. Delivery time is separate from dispatch time and depends on your location and the carrier. Read our shipping information.
Can I exchange an item if it does not fit?
We offer a 30-day exchange policy on most unused products within Australia, subject to eligibility. Contact us with your order number before returning an item. Read the exchange conditions and next steps.
Can you help me choose the right gear?
Yes. Call 03 9702 3694 during store hours or email [email protected]. Tell us which product you are considering and how you plan to use it.
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