Typical schedules for PADI Open Water Courses at Anti Gravity Divers
Approximate 3-day PADI Open Water Course Schedule
Day 1:
9.00am Orientation, Equipment Fitting, Paperwork
9.30am Video and Theory Session 1-3
12.00am Lunch
1.00pm Video and Theory Session 1-3 (continued)
3.00pm Confined Water Dives #1 and Open Water Dive #1
5.00pm Video and Theory Session 4 & 5
Day 2:
9.00am Confined Water Dives #2 and #3
12.00am Confined Water Dives #4 and #5
1.30pm Swim and Float Test
3.00pm Open Water Dive #2
5.00pm Final Exam
Day 3:
9.00am Open Water Dive #3
12.00pm Open Water Dive #4
3.00pm Extra "Dive Like A Pro" clinic (included)
5.00pm Final Certification Paperwork, Graduation
(schedule may vary slightly with some theory sessions and in-water sessions switched)
It is also possible to watch the videos the night before the scheduled session meaning you will finish earlier each day.
If you confirm your course booking by placing a deposit of MYR200, we can email the videos and theory exercises to you for you to complete before coming so that you can save some time on the course when you arrive at Anti Gravity Divers. This will allow you more time to enjoy the island.
Day 1:
9.00am Orientation, Equipment Fitting, Paperwork
9.30am Video and Theory Session 1-3
12.00am Lunch
1.00pm Video and Theory Session 1-3 (continued)
3.00pm Confined Water Dives #1 and Open Water Dive #1
5.00pm Video and Theory Session 4 & 5
Day 2:
9.00am Confined Water Dives #2 and #3
12.00am Confined Water Dives #4 and #5
1.30pm Swim and Float Test
3.00pm Open Water Dive #2
5.00pm Final Exam
Day 3:
9.00am Open Water Dive #3
12.00pm Open Water Dive #4
3.00pm Extra "Dive Like A Pro" clinic (included)
5.00pm Final Certification Paperwork, Graduation
(schedule may vary slightly with some theory sessions and in-water sessions switched)
It is also possible to watch the videos the night before the scheduled session meaning you will finish earlier each day.
If you confirm your course booking by placing a deposit of MYR200, we can email the videos and theory exercises to you for you to complete before coming so that you can save some time on the course when you arrive at Anti Gravity Divers. This will allow you more time to enjoy the island.
Approximate 2-day PADI Open Water Course Schedule (Only possible with PADI eLearning)
Day 1:
8.15am Orientation, Equipment Fitting, Dive briefing
9.00am Confined Water Dive #1 and Open Water Dive #1
12.00pm Confined Water Dives #2 and #3
1.30pm Swim and Float Test
3.00pm Open Water Dive #2
Day 2:
9.00am Confined Water Dives #4 and #5
12.00pm Open Water Dive #3
3.00pm Open Water Dive #4
Disclaimer:
Please note that this is the fastest possible time in which you can complete the Open Water Course.
For this schedule to be possible, you MUST complete the eLearning before arriving on Perhentian, as the internet access on the island is limited.
It doesn't take into account potential learning difficulties, and/or weather conditions. You will also need to have had sufficient rest the night before (travel by overnight bus not advised), be reasonably fit and have sufficient energy levels to be able to follow this schedule.
This schedule may involve having to skip lunch on both days and only making do with snacks.
We reserve the right to advise you to stop at 'Scuba Diver' if we feel you are unable to complete the full Open Water Course in the 2 days specified, as we still want to maintain our quality of training.
But if 2 full days is all you can spare to do the course, then we are prepared to help you do it in this time.
Day 1:
8.15am Orientation, Equipment Fitting, Dive briefing
9.00am Confined Water Dive #1 and Open Water Dive #1
12.00pm Confined Water Dives #2 and #3
1.30pm Swim and Float Test
3.00pm Open Water Dive #2
Day 2:
9.00am Confined Water Dives #4 and #5
12.00pm Open Water Dive #3
3.00pm Open Water Dive #4
- Schedule may vary slightly.
- The extra "Dive Like A Pro" clinic dive is not possible with this schedule
Disclaimer:
Please note that this is the fastest possible time in which you can complete the Open Water Course.
For this schedule to be possible, you MUST complete the eLearning before arriving on Perhentian, as the internet access on the island is limited.
It doesn't take into account potential learning difficulties, and/or weather conditions. You will also need to have had sufficient rest the night before (travel by overnight bus not advised), be reasonably fit and have sufficient energy levels to be able to follow this schedule.
This schedule may involve having to skip lunch on both days and only making do with snacks.
We reserve the right to advise you to stop at 'Scuba Diver' if we feel you are unable to complete the full Open Water Course in the 2 days specified, as we still want to maintain our quality of training.
But if 2 full days is all you can spare to do the course, then we are prepared to help you do it in this time.
Approximate 2-day PADI Scuba Diver Course Schedule
Day 1:
8.30am Orientation, Equipment Fitting, Review of Knowledge Reviews
9.00am Watch Chapter 1 of the video
12.00pm Confined Water Dive #1 and Open Water Dive #1
1.30pm Float Test
3.00pm Watch Chapters 2 & 3 of the videos and complete Knowledge Reviews
Day 2:
9.00am Confined Water Dives #2 and #3
3.00pm Open Water Dive #2
Day 1:
8.30am Orientation, Equipment Fitting, Review of Knowledge Reviews
9.00am Watch Chapter 1 of the video
12.00pm Confined Water Dive #1 and Open Water Dive #1
1.30pm Float Test
3.00pm Watch Chapters 2 & 3 of the videos and complete Knowledge Reviews
Day 2:
9.00am Confined Water Dives #2 and #3
3.00pm Open Water Dive #2
