Course Itinerary
1. Theory Session (Classroom/E-Learning)
Introduction to scuba diving & SDI standards
Physics & physiology of diving
Dive equipment assembly & maintenance
Underwater communication & hand signals
Dive planning, safety procedures, and emergency protocols
Marine environment awareness
(Students complete SDI e-learning before in-person sessions.)
2. Confined Water (Pool) Training
(1 Day | Skill Development in a Controlled Environment)
Gear setup & buoyancy control
Mask clearing & regulator recovery
Underwater swimming techniques
Emergency skills (controlled ascent, alternate air source use)
Neutral buoyancy practice
3. Open Water Dives (Certification Dives)
(2 Days | Conducted at Pondicherry or Netrani Island)
Location Options:
Pondicherry
Artificial Reef training dives in Open Ocean.
Large marine life sightings
Netrani Island, Murudeshwar
Clear waters, Shallow dives with Coral Reef.
Reef sharks, Parrot fish, and vibrant coral
Dive Schedule:
Day 1: 2 Ocean Dives (Skills practice + guided dive)
Day 2: 2 Ocean Dives (Skills practice + guided dive)
(All dives supervised by SDI-certified instructors from Oceanac dive center.)
Speak to our instructor @ +91 8217476142
Inclusions
SDI certification fees
Full scuba gear rental (BCD, regulator, wetsuit, etc.)
Pool training sessions
4 open water ocean dives (Pondicherry)
Instructor fees & certification processing
FAQs: SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Certification
What’s included?
Theory, confined water training, and 4 open water dives (max depth: 18m/60ft).How long is the course?
4 days (flexible scheduling).Any prerequisites?
Age 10+ (Junior) or 15+ (Standard), basic swimming skills, good health.Where can I dive after certification?
Anywhere globally (with a buddy, up to 18m).