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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:

  1. Pondicherry

    • Artificial Reef training dives in Open Ocean.

    • Large marine life sightings

  2. 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

  1. What’s included?
    Theory, confined water training, and 4 open water dives (max depth: 18m/60ft).

  2. How long is the course?
    4 days (flexible scheduling).

  3. Any prerequisites?
    Age 10+ (Junior) or 15+ (Standard), basic swimming skills, good health.

  4. Where can I dive after certification?
    Anywhere globally (with a buddy, up to 18m).