PADI Open Water Referral Home Study

If you are pressed for time and wish to study for the theory element of the PADI Open Water qualification in your own time, and at home, then this is tailored for you.

You will need to purchase your home study pack and complete the home study first, and then attend pool and theory assessments at Andark. These take place over 4 consecutive Thursday evenings and 2 consecutive days (see below).

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.

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
• Log book: from £11.95
• Required for Home Study Options – Video or DVDs can be bought for £24.95 or hired for £5.00 + £20.00 deposit.
• Medical Declaration (details on Course Booking and Payment page) (link)
• Children under 12 MUST attend a video evening with a parent or guardian before attending - £15.00
• We recommend a pool pre-assessment for under 12's - £30.00.

Course calendar

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Thu 7 Aug

1 Day

Thu 14 Aug

1 Day

Thu 21 Aug

1 Day

Thu 28 Aug

1 Day

Thu 4 Sep

1 Day

Thu 11 Sep

1 Day

Thu 18 Sep

1 Day

Thu 25 Sep

1 Day

Thu 2 Oct

1 Day

Thu 9 Oct

1 Day

Thu 16 Oct

1 Day

Thu 23 Oct

1 Day

Thu 6 Nov

1 Day

Thu 13 Nov

1 Day

Thu 20 Nov

1 Day

Thu 27 Nov

1 Day

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