Now is the time to dive into the PADI Open Water Diver course, the most popular dive program in the world! This is your ticket to a lifetime of intense adventure with PADI, the dive company that sets the standards in the global diving community.

Why PADI Open Water?
As a certified PADI Open Water Diver, the most widely recognized and respected rating in the world, you have the freedom to dive with a buddy independent of a professional.  PADI enforces a high degree of standardization with it's instructors.  It is similar to ordering a Big Mac in Texas or London in that regardless of the location, it will always taste like a Big Mac. 

PADI Scuba Diver is a slightly less restrictive course specifically designed for those with less time and who only plan to dive one or twice each year WITH a PADI Instructor or Dive Master.

Who can enroll in class?
Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification. If you are between 10 and 14 or have a child between these ages, there is a PADI Junior Open Water Diver program available.

A PADI Jr Open Water Diver between the ages of 10 and 12 years may only dive with a PADI Professional, a certified parent or certified guardian to a maximum depth of 12 meters/40 feet.    Note - Junior Open Water Divers MUST complete all of the same requirements as adults.  Seldom do Junior students have troubles with the water skills, however due to the inherent short attention spans of most youth special precautions need to be adhered to in order ensure their success.  PLEASE contact us prior to enrolling them in any class.

What will I Learn?

Throughout the course, you’ll learn fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques.

How is the course set up?

You earn this rating by completing Knowledge Development, Confined Water (Pool) Training, and Open Water Training.:

	Knowledge Developement - The knowledge development combines home study and classroom sessions,  There are 5 Knowledge Development "Modules"   Home Study - You must complete the 5 Home Study "Modules" on your home computer or by using a combination of video tapes and the PADI Open Water Diver Manual.  If you choose the the computer based method (preferred), AdvenTours will loan you a set of PADI CDs unless you prefer to purchase them.     Classroom Instruction - There are also 5 classroom sessions that reinforce the knowledge aquired in the Home Study course.  This instruction is designed to ensure you have an adequate understanding of the materials needed to safely complete the training and to help ensure you will have a safe Scuba career.   AdvenTours normally conducts the Classroom Instruction in Flower Mound, TX.
	Pool Training - The 5 "Modules" of Pool instruction are performance based and progressive in nature.  AdvenTours uses a variety of pool locations depending on availablity and class requirements.
	Open Water Training - You must also complete a minimum of 4 Open Water Dives (lake/ocean) over a minimum of two days.  AdvenTours highly recommends completing your training in the clear blue water of the ocean.  AdvenTours offers a 8 - 10 scuba trips each year.  Open Water Training can be completed on almost all of these trips.

How long will it take?

PADI programs are performance based. You proceed as you demonstrate mastery of the course skills. This allows you to work at a pace that is comfortable for you.  The Home Study course "usually" takes about 5-7 hours, the Classroom Instruction "usually" takes about 5-7 hours, and the Pool Training also takes about 5-7 hours.

What are the class schedules?

AdvenTours customizes each class schedule to accamodate the personal restrictions of the students and pool availability.  We do not have set class schedules.

Frequently we will offer a "Camp" type of schedule when the students wish to commit two and one half to three days.  These days are long (5-8 hours), but the Classroom and Pool Training can usually be completed in the minimum amount of time with the fewest number of trips to class.  This also works very well for those traveling from out of town to attend training. 

 What will I need?

	Personal Gear -It is recommended that you purchase your own personal gear.  Loaner equipment is also available Pool Training if needed.     Mask     Snorkel     Fins/Booties
	PADI Open Water CDs are available to purchase or borrow.

	PADI Open Water Training Manual (if CDs are not purchased)
	Log Book

What is the cost?

AdvenTours charges $295 for PADI Open Water Training. 

This includes:

	Classroom and pool instruction.   Use of PADI Open Water CDs.   Pool Charges   Scuba Equipment and Tanks for Pool Training   Loaner personal gear if needed
	Open Water Training on any scheduled AdvenTour.
	Certification Card - upon completion of the course.

This does NOT include:

	Costs of an AdvenTour - Students pay the same as any other AdvenTourer.   Airfare   Hotels   Meals   Scuba Equipment Rental for Open Water Diving   Any other costs associated with an AdvenTour.
	Cost of Personal Gear
	Cost of PADI Open Water Training Manul (if you elect this training method)

How do I enroll in a class?

Cantact AdvenTours to schedule your class at AdvSkiScub@aol.com or by calling 817-946-5736.

The Adventures in Diving program offers both the Adventure Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver certifications. If you complete any three adventure dives, you can earn your PADI Adventure Diver certification. If you complete your Deep Adventure Dive, Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive and three Adventure Dives for a total of five, you can earn your Advanced Open Water Diver certification.

Why PADI Adventure Diver?

The PADI Adventure Diver certificatin allows you the opportunity to sample three dives specialties of your choice, get a taste of what you like, and feel more comfortable in the water, strengthening your underwater skills and letting you enjoy diving more than ever.  Adventure Diver Certifications is usually only attained when time does not permit completing the entire Advanced Course.

Why Advanced Open Water Diver?
By adding two additional dives to the Adventure Diver Training, you can become Advanced Open Water Certified.  This certification provides you the opportunity to gain more supervised experienced, feel more comfortable in the water and simply enjoy diving more because you better understand the underwater environment.

More and more you will find Dive Operators restricting certain dives to Advanced Certified Divers.

What do I need to start?

	PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
	Minimum age: 15 years old (10 for PADI Junior Adventure Diver)

What dives are required?

The PADI Adventure Diver Certification includes three of the Adventure Dives.

The PADI Advanced Open Water Certification includes the Deep Adventure dive and Underwater Navigation Adventure dive and three other Adventure Dives.

Adventure Dives include any of the following:

	Specialties Available to divers 10 years old and older:   AWARE-Fish Identification Underwater Naturalist   Boat Diver   Underwater Navigator   Peak Performance Buoyancy   Underwater Photography
	Additional Specialties Available to divers 12 years old and older:   Altitude Multilevel   Deep Night   Dive Propulsion Vehicle (DPV)   Search and Recovery   Drift Diving   Underwater Videography   Dry Suit   Wreck

How long will it take?

	Recommended Course Hours: nine
	Maximum Open Water Training: three dives over one day

What will I need?

Adventures in Diving Manual or Adventures in Diving CD

How is the course conducted?

PADI Advanced Certifications (Adventure Diver or Advanced Open Water) are completed on almost every scheduled AdvenTour.  This is easy, no hassle training that will provide you supervised experience, increases your knowledge and awarness, and prepares you for more advanced diving.

	Home Study   A "Knowledge Assesment" is completed prior to training.  This evaluates the students knowledge of basic open water skills.   Read and complete the Module Reviews associated with the dives planned (ask your instructor ahead of time).
	Classroom Training   Review of Knowledge Assesment.   Brief prior to completing each dive.   Debrief at the end of the dive to review what was learned.
	Open Water Training   Some dives require "Direct Supervision" where the Instructor is with the student the entire dive.   Other dives require "Indirect Supervision" where the Instructor assigns tasks for the students to complete, but does not have to be with the students the entire dive.

What if I want to upgrade to the Advanced Certification?

After your PADI Adventure Diver certification you can take the next step by completing two more adventure dives. If you've completed five total adventure dives that include deep and navigation, you're an PADI Advanced Open Water Diver.

PADI Adventure Dives can also count towards PADI Specialty Diver certifications. If you liked your Night Adventure Dive so much that you wanted to take a complete PADI Night Diver Specialty course, your Night Adventure Dive can count as the first dive of that specialty.

What do the Advanced Certifications Cost?

	Adventure Diver Certification - $60
	Advanced Open Water Certification - $75
	Adventure Diver Certification to Advanced Open Water Certification - $40

 Cantact AdvenTours to schedule your class by e-mailing AdvSkiScub@aol.com or by calling 817-946-5736.

Why PADI Rescue Diver?

The PADI Rescue Diver will expand your knowledge and experience beyond purely recreational level because you'll learn to look beyond yourself and consider the safety and well being of other divers. Although this course is serious, it is an enjoyable way to build your confidence.

What do I need to start?

	PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or PADI Junior Advanced Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
	Minimum age: 15 years old (12 for PADI Junior Rescue Diver)
	Successful completion of a sanctioned CPR program within the past 24 months

What will I do?
Rescue Diver training will prepare you to prevent problems and, if necessary, manage dive emergencies. During the five open water sessions, you'll cover:

	Self-rescue and diver stress
	Dive first aid
	Emergency management and equipment
	Swimming and non-swimming assists
	Panicked diver response
	Underwater problems
	Missing diver procedures
	Surfacing the unconscious diver
	In-water artificial respiration
	Egress (exits)
	First aid procedures for pressure related accidents
	Dive accident scenarios

How long will it take?

	Recommended Course Hours: 25
	Minimum Open Water Training: five sessions over two days

What will I need?

PADI Rescue Diver Manual or CD Pack

Where can I go from here?

The PADI Rescue Diver certification is a prerequisite for all Professional level PADI courses, beginning with the PADI Divemaster certification. Contact your local PADI Dive Center or Resort to enroll in a PADI Rescue Diver course and prepare yourself for what lies ahead.

The first step in the professional career development is PADI Divemaster   Working closely with a PADI Instructor, you'll expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills as you become a dive professional. PADI Divemaster training develops your leadership abilities by training you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers.

 

What can PADI Divemasters do?

	Work at local dive centers, on live-aboard dive boats, yachts and at exotic resort locations
	Assist PADI Instructors with students
	Lead PADI Scuba Divers on guided dive tours
	Teach and certify PADI Skin Divers
	Teach PADI Discover Snorkeling programs
	Conduct PADI Scuba Review programs for certified divers
	Lead certified divers on Discover Local Diving experiences
	Teach Emergency First Response programs after successful completion of an Emergency First Response Instructor course.

What do I need to start?

	PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or qualifying certification from another training organization
	PADI Rescue Diver certification or qualifying certification from another training organization.
	Medical clearance signed by a physician
	20 logged dives
	18 years old

What will I do?

	Learn dive leadership through classroom and independent study sessions
	Complete water skills and stamina exercises in confined and open water
	Training exercises to test organizational and problem solving abilities
	An internship or series of practical training exercises

How long will it take?

Two weeks - six months (Call for details)

What materials are needed?

	Divemaster Training Package
	Divemaster Video
	Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving
	Diving Knowledge Workbook
	PADI Instructor Manual
	Log Book