PADI Open Water Referral

The Open Water Referral course is designed for students holidaying abroad, and covers the 3-day pool and theory elements of the 5-day Open Water Course.

Having completed the Open Water Referral course, you can than complete the four dives of the open water part of the course whilst you are abroad. These dives must be completed within 12 months.

The 3 days of pool and theory either take place at Andark, or can be be completed with Home Study.

So what are you waiting for? …Learn to dive today!

Prerequisite qualifying courses

• None

Minimum age

• 10 years (See Junior courses)

What the course covers

You’ll learn the fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques.

You’ll earn this rating by completing five pool dives and knowledge development sessions at Andark and complete the course at a suitable PADI Dive Centre abroad. If you are unable to complete when away, please contact us upon your return.

What it will cost and what you'll need

• Course Fee: £169.00
• Manual: £24.95 (reduced from £32.55 when bought alongside course)
• Log Book: From £11.95.
• Site entrance fee: There is an entrance fee for open water dives requiring entry to an inland site, payable daily by the student. Current fees: Horsea Island: £8.00, Stoney Cove £15.00. Boat fees, where applicable, start at £15.00 per dive.
• Mask, Snorkel, Boots and Fins (Gloves are also recommended for the winter months). Student discounts available on all these items in the Andark shop.
• Children under 12 MUST attend a video evening with a parent or guardian before attending a PADI course - fee £15.
• Medical Declaration

Course calendar

	Mon 7 Jul	-  Wed 9 Jul	3 Days
	Fri 11 Jul	-  Sun 13 Jul	3 Days
	Mon 14 Jul	-  Wed 16 Jul	3 Days
	Sat 19 Jul	-  Mon 21 Jul	3 Days
	Mon 21 Jul	-  Wed 23 Jul	3 Days
	Sat 26 Jul	-  Mon 28 Jul	3 Days
	Mon 28 Jul	-  Wed 30 Jul	3 Days
	Mon 4 Aug	-  Wed 6 Aug	3 Days
	Mon 11 Aug	-  Wed 13 Aug	3 Days
	Mon 18 Aug	-  Wed 20 Aug	3 Days
	Mon 25 Aug	-  Wed 27 Aug	3 Days

Notes

All courses run from 9am to 5:30pm (approximately) and a minimum of 3 people is required for a course to run, unless otherwise stated.

Personal tuition may be available, ask for details and prices. Group booking discounts are also available. Andark supports equal opportunities – if you have any special requirements, please get in touch with us. The IAHD Course for the Disabled is now available – please contact us.

How to Book

Booking a course with Andark couldn't be more straight forward, there are three simple steps to follow:

1. Phone us to check the availibility of the course that you have chosen, and the dates you wish to attend.
2. Download and complete the booking form, and return to us by post.
3. Download and complete the medical declaration form, and return to us by post.

Please click on the icons on the right to download a PDF copy of our booking and medical declaration forms. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, click here to download a free copy.

Booking Form

Medical Declaration